Cycling Uphill: Gearing, Body Positioning, and Training Strategies
Effectively pedaling uphill on a bike involves optimizing gearing for higher cadence, adopting efficient body positioning, maintaining a smooth 360-de...
By Alex
Category: Cycling & Fitness
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Mountain Bike: Converting to Stationary Use, Methods, and Considerations
Yes, a mountain bike can be effectively converted into a stationary training setup using specialized bike trainers or rollers, offering a convenient w...
By Jordan
Cycling Power: Understanding and Calculating Average Power on Your Bike
Average power on a bike is calculated by dividing the total work performed by the total duration of the effort, providing a single metric of sustained...
By Hart
Cycling FTP: Understanding, Measuring, and Improving Your Functional Threshold Power as a Beginner
For a beginner cyclist, a "good" Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is primarily about establishing a personal baseline (typically 1.5-2.5 W/k...
By Alex
Hybrid Bikes: Weight Ranges, Influencing Factors, and Optimization Tips
A typical hybrid bike generally weighs between 25 to 35 pounds (11.3 to 15.9 kilograms), with variations depending on materials, components, and inten...
By Jordan
Functional Threshold Power: Calculation Methods, Importance, and Testing Accuracy
Functional Threshold Power (FTP) in cycling is primarily calculated through specific timed power tests, with the 20-minute FTP test being the most com...
By Jordan
Mountain Bikes on Rollers: Compatibility, Considerations, and Benefits
Yes, a mountain bike can be used on rollers, but it requires specific considerations like swapping knobby tires for slicks and adjusting pressure to o...
By Alex
Pumping a Bike Track: Technique, Benefits, and Mastery
Pumping a bike track involves rhythmic body compression and extension to generate and maintain momentum over rollers and berms without pedaling, conve...
By Alex
Electric Bike Pumps: Advantages, Valve Types, and Usage Guide
Using an electric air pump on a bike involves identifying the valve type, securely attaching the nozzle, setting desired pressure, and initiating infl...
By Hart
