Mountain Bike Seat Height: Optimal Setup, Methods, and Troubleshooting
For optimal mountain bike performance, comfort, and injury prevention, your seat height should allow for a slight bend in your knee (approximately 25-...
By Hart
Category: Cycling
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Bicycle Speed: Factors, Typical Ranges, and How to Increase Your Pace Safely
Bicycle speed varies dramatically from 10-15 mph for recreational riders to over 170 mph for paced record attempts, influenced by rider power, bike de...
By Jordan
Pedal Stroke: Understanding Its Phases, Biomechanics, and Optimization for Cyclists
The pedal stroke is the complete 360-degree cyclical motion of a cyclist's foot and leg through the bicycle crank arm's rotation, essential for transf...
By Hart
Cycling in Wind: Aerodynamics, Bike Optimization, Pacing, and Safety
Cycling in the wind demands a blend of aerodynamic optimization, strategic power management, enhanced bike handling skills, and mental resilience to m...
By Jordan
Uphill Cycling: Mastering Bike Gears and Climbing Technique
When cycling uphill, select a lower gear —a smaller front chainring and a larger rear cog —to reduce the force needed per pedal stroke, allowing f...
By Hart
Bicycle Gears: Purpose, Types, and Factors Influencing Choice
No, not all bicycles have multiple gears; while most modern bikes feature sophisticated gearing systems for efficiency, a significant category operate...
By Jordan
Toe Strap Pedals: Installation, Usage, Benefits, and Safety
Toe strap pedals enhance cycling efficiency and power by securing the foot to the pedal, requiring practice for proper engagement and safe disengageme...
By Jordan
Skate Shoes for Mountain Biking: Why They're Not Recommended and What to Use Instead
Skate shoes are generally not recommended for mountain biking due to significant compromises in performance, safety, durability, and comfort compared ...
By Alex
Bike Gears: Understanding the 'Biggest' for Speed and Climbing
The 'biggest gear' on a bike can refer to the largest front chainring for top speed or the largest rear cog for easiest pedaling and climbing, both cr...
By Hart
