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Best Bike Commuter Gear Under $500: The Complete Shopping List
Read more: Best Bike Commuter Gear Under $500: The Complete Shopping ListUsed bike 00, lock 0, lights 0. Here’s exactly how to spend 00 on a complete commuter setup without wasting money.
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The Complete Bike Commuter Starter Kit: What You Need (And What’s Just Marketing)
Read more: The Complete Bike Commuter Starter Kit: What You Need (And What’s Just Marketing)The Complete Bike Commuter Starter Kit: What You Need (And What’s Just Marketing) Every spring, someone walks into my shop and says the same thing: “I want to start bike commuting but I don’t know what to buy.” Then they buy a bike, a helmet, and a cable lock, and three weeks later they’re back…
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10 Bike Commuting Myths Debunked by a Mechanic Who’s Been Doing It for 15 Years
Read more: 10 Bike Commuting Myths Debunked by a Mechanic Who’s Been Doing It for 15 YearsEvery spring, the same people show up at my shop with the same excuses. They want to commute by bike. They’ve been “meaning to start.” But they can’t because of [insert myth here]. I’ve been hearing these for 25 years. They were wrong then. They’re wrong now. Let me kill these one at a time.…
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Rain Commuting Guide: How to Ride Every Day Without Becoming a Drowned Rat
Read more: Rain Commuting Guide: How to Ride Every Day Without Becoming a Drowned RatEvery bike commuter has a story about the day they got caught in the rain without proper gear. Mine involves a white dress shirt, a surprise thunderstorm, and a meeting I walked into looking like I’d been dragged through a car wash. From the outside. While the car was moving. That was fifteen years ago.…
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Best Bike Locks for 2026: The Ones That Stop Thieves
Read more: Best Bike Locks for 2026: The Ones That Stop ThievesI’ve cut more bike locks than most thieves. Here’s what actually stops a cordless angle grinder and what doesn’t.
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E-Bike Commuting: Worth It or Just an Expensive Toy?
Read more: E-Bike Commuting: Worth It or Just an Expensive Toy?I have repaired more e-bikes in two years than the previous twenty. Here is the honest math, when e-bikes make sense, when they are a waste, and the battery truth nobody mentions.
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Best Bike Lights for Commuters: Everyone Is Lying to You About Lumens
Read more: Best Bike Lights for Commuters: Everyone Is Lying to You About LumensEveryone selling you bike lights is lying about lumens. Here is what actually matters, how many you really need, and which lights will keep you alive without emptying your wallet.
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Spring Bike Tune-Up: Don’t Be That Guy Who Rides a Deathtrap Out of the Garage
Read more: Spring Bike Tune-Up: Don’t Be That Guy Who Rides a Deathtrap Out of the GarageI’ve been pulling bikes out of winter storage for 25 years. Here’s the spring tune-up that actually prevents expensive repairs, the lazy version if you just want to ride, and when to stop messing around and take it to a shop.
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How to Clean a Rusty Bike Chain & When to Buy A New One
Read more: How to Clean a Rusty Bike Chain & When to Buy A New OneI’ve cleaned hundreds of rusty chains in 25 years as a bike mechanic. Here’s when to scrub it, when to trash it, and why WD-40 will ruin your drivetrain.
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How to Choose A Bike Helmet – 5-Star Safety Rating Without a $300 Tag
Read more: How to Choose A Bike Helmet – 5-Star Safety Rating Without a $300 TagIf 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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