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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 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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Best Cheap Bike Repair Stand Under $100 – Mechanic Approved
Read more: Best Cheap Bike Repair Stand Under $100 – Mechanic ApprovedI’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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Bikepacking Documentaries Worth Watching (Top 5 + 3 YT Freebies)
Read more: Bikepacking Documentaries Worth Watching (Top 5 + 3 YT Freebies)There’s something oddly addictive about watching other people suffer through wind, rain, busted gears, and complete mental collapse. All while pedaling hundreds (or thousands) of miles through places most of us only dream about. If you’ve ever been deep into a bikepacking trip and thought, “Why am I doing this?” You know what I’m talking…
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