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The Specialized Crosstrail formula is simple: aluminum frame with generous tire clearance plus rack and fender mounts, 60mm-travel SR Suntour NEX suspension fork, a 3×9 drivetrain,…

While many brands have introduced “endurance” road bikes over the last few years, few have taken the idea to quite the extreme as Trek. The Domane…

Truing wheels aren’t the same as building wheels. Similar equipment is used, but when building is more labor-intensive and requires some specialized stuff. Truing up an…

It seemed fitting to have a budget-oriented fat bike show up at the doorstep the day after getting back from riding a handful of various all-carbon,…

Randonneuring is long-distance, unsupported, non-competitive cycling within prescribed time limits. The events—called brevets—are 200km (13.5-hour time cut-off ), 300km (20 hours), 400km (27 hours), 600km (40…

Knowing how to properly inflate a bike tire is an essential skill for a cyclist. Whether you suffer an unexpected flat mid-ride, or simply want to…

If you own a bicycle, knowing how to pick a bike lock can bail you out of those tricky situations when you lose your bike lock…

The brakes are one of the most important components on a bike. Not only are they the first and last line of defense as far as…

Regularly maintaining your bike’s components can go a long way in ensuring the longevity of your bicycle and positively affecting its performance and the overall ride…

Keeping your mountain bike clean is a very important part of overall maintenance – and it’s very much worth the time and effort that you’ll have…

Your choice of bike matters. And we don’t just mean what specific bike you’ll end up choosing – the type of bicycle that you buy has…

If you have ridden any bicycle before, you are probably not too far off from learning how to ride a road bike. You’re probably thinking: “I…

Picking the right ride is pretty important, whether we’re talking about a car, a bike or a pair of skates. Of course, since we’re a biking…

Much like the tires on a car, mountain bike tires can go flat, and need to be changed every now and then. All it takes is…

Tires are the bike component that wears out the most – and the fastest. When your tires need replacing – and trust us, at some point…

Learning to ride a bike has become a modern rite of passage. Rightly so, as it is an excellent way to give children a sense of…

When it comes to choosing a bicycle that suits your riding style, it can become a bit overwhelming. With all the different types of bikes out…

Taking a good mountain bike out for a spin on a challenging trail is a lot of fun – but there’s no denying that mountain biking…

When you think of the words “Fixie Bike”, you might wonder what that is? It’s clearly a bike, but for what? When I first heard it,…

If you are asking the question “Why do cyclists wear tight bike shorts?”, chances are you haven’t experienced the after-effects of a long-distance cycle without them….

As fun and enjoyable as cycling might be, it isn’t entirely risk-free. Road conditions and traffic can be hard to predict. We’ve prepared a short refresher…

We all know how cardio workouts can be a drag, especially if you’re going at it without any help. There are always a large number of…

Buying a bicycle has never been easier – and there’s never been such a huge amount of high-quality bikes available. That’s definitely good news, but if…

So you’ve had your bicycle for quite a while now. You were just riding it and BAM! Your chain breaks out of nowhere. What’s up with…

With the ability to order whatever you want online, your options, for whatever it is that you want, skyrocket. If you want that bicycle in pink…

Setting up a bike trainer? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions. If you are lucky enough to live in an area of perpetual…

Before getting started, we really need to point out that this is one of the most important decisions you’ll take as a regular biker. Making the…

Chances are you’ve met the very person who invented the hybrid bike. You know, back in ’91 – they’ll tell you – when they had to…

Let’s face it; ‘gravel bike’ is a terrible name. I mean, how much of your regular ride is actually on gravel? If a lot, then you…

As you can imagine, it’s very important to find the right bicycle size before you go out and make your first purchase. That might sound silly,…

Typically, if there’s one item in your cycling arsenal that you should never compromise on, it’s your bicycle helmet. This non-negotiable bike accessory will ensure that…

Looking to hit the road after a while? Now that your bike is done with waiting in the garage, it’s about time that you inspected the…

Confused about locking your bike? Don’t be – it’s a simple process, and with a few helpful tips and pointers, it’ll be a walk in the…

Looking for a new bike? Chances are that you’ll end up choosing a road bike or a mountain bike either way – but knowing the difference…

It’s 2020 and by now you’ve probably heard of cyclocross – one of the trendiest forms of cycling to date. If you haven’t – let us…

Do you like spin classes but hate going to the gym? If the answer is yes, you have probably looked at some exercise bikes for your…

If you do not have a bike stand, you are making your life harder. Trying to repair or clean your bike without a stand can be…

Mountain biking is something that a lot of people enjoy doing in their spare time. Hitting the tracks can be freeing and give you a good…

Last week I think I witnessed a first on bike hacks – the incorporation of a skateboard for cargo/passenger transport. The electric assist bike we featured had…

Strange handlebar set ups are no stranger to Bike Hacks, and reader Ben spotted this DIY job in the UK. Whilst walking down a local bakery…

We recently featured some handlebar grips of questionable comfort, and reader Nick who blogs at Bicycle Obsession sent along some DIY leather grips which look rather…

Many people who like to ride bikes want to incorporate their four legged friends into the act.  For smaller dogs this often means a basket or trailer of some sort. …

Refreshment can be an important part of cycling and recreation, and reader John wanted a way to keep his beverage of choice cold.  He did a…

These hardside panniers cost just under $30 to build but they are super rugged and, although weight weenies need not apply, they hold a lot of…

Reader Ross wrote to us with an enlightening hack.  In his own words he states: I came up with this hack because I entered a 24-hour…

I love it when people make bikes their own.  Sure they are okay when they roll off the factory line, but what fun is there in…

For years I have been thinking about a way to easily transport an extra passenger around.  I have thought of a couple of ideas but have…

This entry is a Bike Hacks Classic, originally posted by Apple computer honk, Brendon. There are a TON of decent tutorials for building bike lights. But…how can I…