Discover the expert in you.
Discover the expert in you.
The bicycle is the most efficient form of transportation in terms of distance traveled per calorie expended -- more efficient even than walking. But a bicyclist may want an extra boost to climb hills, go long distances or keep pace with motor vehicles. To give your bicycle extra oomph, you can attach a scooter engine. Read on to see what types of engines you can use.
Look Cycle launched its first automatic bicycle pedals in 1983. Two years later, Look pedals were used by Frenchman Bernard Hinault during his victory in the 1985 Tour de France. The so-called automatic pedal design employed a ski-inspired binding to optimize control and power delivery to the bicycle drive train. Like other bicycle pedals, Look pedals attach to the sides of the crank arms. The pedals can be removed from the crank arms for servicing or replacement.
Most bicycle fitting tools are fundamental tools that most cyclists have in their underseat packs, but there are a few specialized tools that are used for fine-tuning the cyclist’s bike to his individual body shape. By utilizing some new tools and tricks, bikes are more comfortable than ever.
When fitting bicycle shoes, it's important to focus on the fit of the forefoot, because that is where most of the weight is applied. Discover why a bicycle shoe should feel a little roomy when being tried on for the first time with help from the owner of a bicycle shop in this free video on bicycle shoes.
Learning to ride a bicycle is part of childhood. It's a rite of passage of sorts. Learning to ride a bike comes with a few precautions. Helmets are a must-have for children and adults alike. Children should be properly fitted to the bicycle they will be riding to avoid unnecessary accidents and injuries. These simple steps will show you how.
Shopping for a great-fitting bicycle can be painstaking. Although you should always be measured and matched to a bike by a qualified salesperson or bicycle mechanic, you can get an idea of the frame size you will need by measuring your inseam length. This process is also useful if you plan to rent or borrow a bicycle for a short time, and do not expect to be professionally fitted.
It's very important that the bike you ride fits you well. When many people think about getting the correctly-sized bike, they think only of the frame size. While bike manufacturers do make bikes in a variety of sizes, you should also pay attention to other ways to fit your bicycle to your body including handlebar width, body position and seat height. You can do much of this work yourself, but a good bike shop employee should be able to assist you once you've realized you have to make some tricky adjustments to your bike.
Cycling shoes are specifically designed to lock into a bike pedal with a particular clip-in system. They are usually not needed by the the amateur or casual rider. However, bicycle shoes can provide a more efficient ride for those who are competitive or non-competitive but riding long distances, such as to work and back.
Learn how to adjust the saddle (bicycle seat) fore and aft, for a hybrid bicycle from an expert cyclist in this free bike riding video.
When fitting a hybrid bicycle to you, sizing is key; learn more from an expert cyclist about sizing the right hybrid bike to fit your needs, in this free bike riding video.
