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How to Choose A Bike Helmet – 5-Star Safety Rating Without a $300 Tag
If you walk into a bike shop today, you’ll see helmets ranging from $20 to $300. The $300 one looks like a spaceship and claims to be aerodynamic enough to save you 40 seconds over 25 miles. The $20 one looks like a styrofoam cooler with straps. Here’s the dirty little secret the industry doesn’t…
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Best Cheap Bike Repair Stand Under $100 – Mechanic Approved
I’ve spent 25 years fixing bikes, at least 15 of those years hunched over a bike that was leaning against a wall or flipped upside down on the ground. I’ve used expensive shop stands that cost more than some of the bikes I was fixing. I’ve used budget stands that tipped over when I looked…
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Beginner Mistakes to Avoid as a New Bike Commuter
So, you’ve decided to start commuting by bike. First off, good call! It is one of the best changes you can make for your body, brain, and bank account. But like anything new, there’s a learning curve attached to it. To help transform that curve into a climbable mountain I’ve talked to a bunch of…
