Everything you ever wanted to know about cycling – but didn’t know who to ask. We’ve tapped into the expertise of the men and women who design, sell and ride Fuji Bikes.
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Winter Cycling Tips From Bicycle South. Here in the South it can be surprisingly cold (unless you live far South). While you won’t generally be pedaling in the snow, there may be days that the air temperature hovers near freezing and the additional wind-chill from a good breeze can be a little more than bracing. Clothing [...]
Looking for that perfect combination of efficiency and comfort? These days the wide array of cycling equipment makes it easier than ever to have both without compromising. One of the most common fit errors among cyclists is that if the reach to the handlebars is too long, the simple fix is to slide the saddle forward [...]
Gears are designed to help you. Shifting your gears helps you adjust the pressure you feel at the pedals, the force you apply with your muscles, and the actual work that you are doing. But that doesn’t mean that the gear you choose has to make your ride difficult. Riding one, two, or ten miles is [...]
Maintaining proper tire pressure is critical for your bike’s efficiency and safety. Under-inflated tires are more prone to flats that can damage the tire, tube or rim. A soft tire also saps energy from your riding, and can make the bike handle poorly in turns. A Bicycle Tube is made from the same material [...]
There are bike seats made specifically for women or men, but finding the correct one isn’t as easy as the one that looks good. It’s like finding the right pair of shoes. Comfort is key here and, sadly, it may take multiple tries before you find the perfect saddle for you. Once you’ve found [...]
There are many types of handlebars but each has its use and advantage, whether it be a cruiser bar, a road-style drop bar, a flat bar, aero bar, or a riser. Here’s what those terms mean: Cruiser bars. The wide, curved cruiser bar is built for relaxed handling and a supremely comfortable, low-stress hand position. Riser bars. [...]
There are four types of bicycle brakes used today. A linear pull brake is the most common style. They can be found on mountain bikes, comfort bikes, hybrids, and others. They are a good, versatile brake, provide good stopping power and are easy to service. Many mountain and other styles of bikes utilize disc brakes. They are [...]
Derailleurs are the “gear changers” that are used to shift the chain from one gear to another. By mechanical standards, they are pretty simple designs. A bigger factor is the controls that are used to operate the derailleurs. Some controls work by pushing levers, others work by twisting a grip on the handlebars. Try to test [...]
Shocks are becoming more common on bicycles today. That said, they are just like any other component. They are great or obligatory for certain riding and not necessary or detrimental to your riding when you don’t need them. Borrowed from the world of motor-cross, front shocks were originally made for mountain bikes only. Today suspension technology [...]
There are 2 ways to have your children accompany you on your bicycle ride. The traditional way is the infant seat that is either attached to the back of your bicycle behind your seat or mounted to your top tube (so the child sits in front of you). Generally, these seats accommodate children up to [...]
