What is a folding bike? A folding bike is designed to fold into a compact form, to allow better transport and storage. It is more easily carried into buildings and houses and fits better on public transportation. Having a portable bike makes a commute easier when you get to your destination: it just folds up and you can carry it! Folding bikes are perfect for someone in a … [Read more...]

So you left your bike out in the rain and now it has a few rusty parts. Or maybe your bike is just getting older. All bikes, no matter how expensive, rust and deteriorate over time! A rusty bike can be squeaky and not work right at all. It also looks terrible! Why do bikes rust? Metal left by unprotected and exposed to the elements will react with the air. This creates the … [Read more...]

When it comes to getting into shape and burning insane calories per hour, cycling is one of the best! 400-600 calories burnt an hour is definitely possible if you are using an indoor bike. You do not need to get out into bad weather to see these kind of results. Indoor stationary bikes are great, but if you get a more fitness related bike, your workout can take off! Indoor … [Read more...]

Most people wouldn’t ride in a car without a seat belt, so why take a chance on your head while riding a bike? Your head is precious, so let’s protect it! First things first: safety. What good is a helmet if it doesn’t keep your head safe? Check the helmets you are looking at to make sure they are intended for biking or cycling. This sounds simple, but helmets that are … [Read more...]

Folding bikes have been gaining popularity each day since their invention. One of the initial models was invented by Mede de Sirvac in 1970. Better models have been made since then. Many companies have made the folding bikes, with competition inspiring better models each day. These  are made up of an adjustable stem, a vibration reduction curve and a folding integrated … [Read more...]