I wanted to show a little extra love to my new fixed gear bike, so I ordered a trendy purple chain from KMC to make the bike colors really pop. I was surprised when I opened the box to find the chain...
Category: Bike Maintenance
With supply chains disrupted, bike parts can be hard to get and expensive to purchase. Bike chains are no different, and it can be hard to find the exact chain you want for your bike. So as I was...
Do Road Bikes Get Flats More Easily? (Explained for Beginners)
There are plenty of ways a tire can go flat, but does it seem to happen more often on your road bike? If you find yourself getting a lot of flats on your road bike and don't understand why, read...
A flat tire or tube can completely ruin a ride, so it’s no surprise a bike tire patch kit is a popular component of most riders’ gear bags. But do these products work, or are they relatively...
Are Bike Chains Directional? (Should They Face a Certain Way?)
Installing a new bike chain seems like an idiot-proof endeavor, but it is possible to screw it up. But you can prevent a major issue by asking this question first: Are bike chains...
Rust is problematic for many reasons. It ruins your components, hinders performance, and is a sign to other riders that you don’t take care of your bike! Rust can occur when you least expect it and...