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link to Are Recumbent Bikes Faster Than Upright Road Bikes?

Are Recumbent Bikes Faster Than Upright Road Bikes?

Road bike advertisements love to use terms like "speed" and "efficiency", while recumbent bikes are marketed towards individuals seeking "comfort" and "joint-friendliness." But do we have this all...

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4 Ways to Measure Distance On an Indoor Bike Trainer

If you are looking to get fitter and faster on your bike, you’ll need some kind of method to track just how well you are doing. A great way to do this is to measure your distance traveled. Even if...

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Can Road Bikes Go on Trails or Gravel? (+3 Other Surfaces!)

Road bikes are specifically designed to be fast and smooth on paved surfaces. But if you are looking to branch out into other disciplines of riding, you might be wondering: Can Road Bikes Go on...

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Are Road Bikes Hard to Ride? (And What Makes Them Different)

Road bikes are not hard to ride, but they do feel different from riding other types of bikes. A road bike can feel twitchy and unstable compared to a mountain bike or a hybrid bike, but they are also...

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Do Road Bikes Have Gears? (Easy Guide for Beginners)

As a general rule, road bikes have 16-27 gears (or speeds) which make pedaling easier on different terrain and at different speeds. There is one primary exception to this, which are "fixie" bikes...

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link to Are Road Bikes Comfortable? (Read This First)

Are Road Bikes Comfortable? (Read This First)

Road bikes are uncomfortable when they don’t fit correctly. This happens when the seat is in the wrong position, the handlebars are too low, or the difference between the seat and handlebars is...

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