Torn between the heavy, rugged mountain bikes and the light, swift road bikes? If you’re looking for a ride that fills this wide gap between the two, a good hybrid bike might be best for you. With the optimal combination of different road and mountain bike features, you can find a hybrid to fill just about any slot in this gap. It’s a ride considered to be the Swiss knife of cycling.
The Specs
Hybrid bikes usually have frames that are lighter compared to those of a mountain bike’s but heavier than a road bike’s. Like mountain bikes, its handlebars are typically flat and the rider sits in a more upright position than when on a road bike. Hybrids have larger wheels, like road bikes, only heavier and more solidly constructed than race wheels. Tires are a compromise between the smooth, narrow, high-pressure tire of a road bike and the fat, wide, markedly knobbed tire of a mountain bike.
The “Typical” Hybrid
There’s really no “typical” hybrid bike characterization. This type of ride runs the entire range from the pure mountain to the pure road bike.
At the mountain bike end of the scale, a hybrid can be made to be up to the task of riding on well-maintained gravel paths and beginning-level, non-technical trails.
Wearing a helmet is basic in cycling, but many don’t know how to do it properly. So here are some guidelines on how to wear a bicycle helmet properly.
Cycling these days is now considered a sport rather than merely a commuting or pleasure-filled activity. In an era where most people are encouraged to be healthy in any way they can, this has been a mode preferred by a lot of people. Not only does it work on toning and strengthening the muscles on your lower extremities, you also get the added advantages that are already associated with riding a bike: being able to enjoy the scenery as well as travel to some destination without need of public transportation or gas-run vehicle.
Bicycle trailers set lower to the ground and motorist have more difficulty seeing them. Most bicycle carriers come with a tall orange safety flag on back of the trailer. Always make sure the safety flag is attached before heading out on the road.
Whether we use a power meter or not in our cycling we can learn a lot about what the data tells us. To focus on the data itself is the error; the data is simply a reflection of you and the sum of your performance / fitness variables for that effort or training session. The key is to understand why your power outputs are up or down, what factors affect it and how the relationship of power to heart rate is crucial to understanding. Read on to get your golden keys to understanding where the true power is….
A recent study has brought to light that riding a bike rather than driving a car could save billions when it comes to the cost of the health service and the money spent on problems concerning the environment. The cost of those who have bad health due to lack of fitness is increasing and the pollution caused by cars and other vehicles is also growing to a cost that the government cannot afford to pay.
If you’ve been thinking how you can keep yourself warm whilst cycling this winter you are not the only one! No doubt you’ll be freezing your proverbials off as it gets colder. With all our “learnings” we have put together 5 top tips for staying warm whilst on your bike.
No matter whether you are someone who only rides their cycle intermittently or if you are someone who rides daily or regular long distances, you will want to take advantage of the best LED cycle lights on offer. Good cycle lights keep you safe on the road ensuring that you are seen and can see where you are going after dark. Riding after dark is a hazardous business for those who are ill prepared; even in well-lit areas such as busy towns and cities or suburban streets, you may struggle to see obstacles ahead if your cycle lights are not of suitable power that the road ahead is somewhat illuminated. This is just one of the reasons why it is important to buy the best LED cycle lights which you can afford.