Cycling Route Planning: Backroads from Amherst to Cambridge, MA

QuestionHello. I am riding from Amherst to Cambridge on a tandem with my 9 year old grandson. We will be self-supported from inn to inn. I cannot locate a

Upgrading from 26" to 700c: Bike Advice & Considerations

QuestionHi there, I have a question. I have a Marin Novato bike, with some Mavic Crossride rims (26) and some Bontrager comfort tires (very nice combo) but

Best Women's Bikes with Child Seats Under $500 | Expert Advice

QuestionI am looking to buy a womans bike with a childs seat. Can you help reccommend a brand or style that would be good for under $500? I need a 16 fra

Kona King Kikapu (1996-1997): Durability & Parts Availability

QuestionHello, Im in the middle of purchasing a Kona King Kikapu with a questionable year to it, I think its probably between 1996-1997. Its in awesome sha

Cycling Shorts with Chamois Padding: Relief for Saddle Soreness & Budget Options

QuestionI have recently been riding a new mountain bike, mostly on flat surfaces for fitness training. Its outfitted with a Bontrager Sport saddle (womens

Best Bike Saddle for Comfort: A Guide for Recreational Riders

QuestionQUESTION: Ive concluded that the Bontrager Sport saddle that came with my new bike is not for me. I find myself shifting constantly to get comforta

Best Bike Size for 11-Year-Old: Finding the Right Fit

QuestionCarl, My 11 year old daughter is outgrowing her 20 bike. She has a Taffy model bike made by Giant.  What is the next logical size bike for her

Achieving a Cyclist's Physique: Is It Possible?

QuestionJerry I have been watching the tour de france.I used to run on a treadmill until my knees started acting up(I am 51). I went out and got a real goo

Finding the Right Bike: A Guide for Short Riders

QuestionIm 53 tall, small frame. Inseam 29.75 inch. Would like to ride around for leisure and exercise.  Do I just walk into a store and buy the women

Best Cycling for Marathon Cross-Training: Road vs. Trail & Bike Recommendations

QuestionI havent cycled regularly for decades and now currently in training for my 6th marathon this fall. I like to consider picking it up again for my cr

Is a Used Marin Trail Bike for £50 Reasonable? Expert Opinion

QuestionHi A colleague at work is selling his bike for ?50.  The frame is as above although he says he needs to replace a couple of parts before it

Choosing the Right Bike for Trail Riding: A Guide for Women

QuestionHi George, I am looking into buying a bike and I keep getting conflicting advice about what type of bike that I need. I would be riding on non-pav

Trek 7.3 Hybrid Bike Tire Advice: Comfort on Rough Surfaces

QuestionHi I would like your advice. I just purchased a trek 7.3 hyrbrid bike, 17 frame, I  like it a lot, its so comfortable and fast 700-wheels. But

Best Bicycles for 56-Year-Old Men: Comfort, Fit & Terrain

QuestionI am going to need to quit power walking for exercise due to plantar fascia so I am turning my attention to bicycling. I live in the mid-west on re

Best Road Bikes for Hockey Training Under $500

Questionhello im cory and im 16, I want a road bike to train on for hockey about twice a week.  I wanted to get a bike somewhere around $150, but I re

Converting a Single-Speed Bike to a Ten-Speed: Feasibility & Parts

QuestionI recently found a BMX bike in my building and for the most part its in great condition. its a single speed with front and rear breaks. i want to t

Mastering Fixed Gear Pedaling: Tips for Efficiency & Smoothness

QuestionI would like to know some tips as to pedal and ride more efficiently. I am riding a fixed gear with toe clips. AnswerChristopher, Excellent questi

Cycling Shoes: Are They Suitable for Everyday Wear?

QuestionI love the way some biking shoes look. im not a Pro  biker or anything, but is it advisable to wear biking shoes as regular shoes? AnswerHell

Troubleshooting Rear Wheel Issues on Peugeot Road Bike

QuestionHi Michael, I just got my hands on an old Pugeot road bike and I am having some problems getting it to run.  Ive got everything going except

Cycling Calorie Burn: Understanding Effort & Speed on Hills

QuestionQUESTION: Hey jerry, how are you doing? Tell me , if i ride about 7 miles per hour up hill, whose slope is such that down hill with NO effort i co