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Aero Effect of Bicycle Wheels
According to Rainer Pivit, a German cycling expert, wheels account for approximately 8 percent of a rider's wind resistance. Reducing the wheels' aerodynamic drag reduces the overall drag coefficient...
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How to Take the Rear Tire Off of a Huffy Bike
The procedure for removing a bicycle tire is very similar from one bicycle to another. A rear tire on a Huffy bike often will have to be removed to replace a worn out or flat tire.
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How to Clean Bicycle Gloves
Bicycle gloves are not a clothing item that can afford to go unwashed. On top of their intended use, they often serve as tissues, sweat absorbers and bacteria collectors. However, because a good pair...
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Homemade Bicycle Trailer
There are commercially available bicycle carts or trailers but, according to the "Mother Earth News" magazine, they can cost in excess of $200. The magazine offers plans for a simple bicycle trailer...
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How to Carry Bikes in a Chevy Equinox
The Chevy Equinox is known for its versatility and ruggedness. Its fold-flat rear seats allow for the transport of many large objects and cargo, making it the ideal mid-size SUV for carrying your...
View ArticleHow to Carry Cruiser Bikes in a Pickup
Due to its large open carrying bay, the pickup truck is the ideal vehicle for transporting awkwardly shaped and sized cargo, such as bicycles, from place to place. For those who have too many bicycles,...
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How to Set the Gears on a Shimano 3-Speed Bicycle
Shimano bicycle gear systems are known for their ease of use, long life span, durability and shifting accuracy. However, older systems will eventually fall out of sync, leading to inaccurate shifts and...
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What Is a Bicycle Horn Tank?
Horn tanks are metal tanks that attach to the top tube of the bicycle frame. Originally designed to hold batteries for an electric horn, they are still used on modern bikes to impart style and...
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How to Compare Cruiser Bicycles
Cruiser bikes, designed for leisurely rides, are designed with the comfort of the rider in mind. You can’t ride very fast on a cruiser bicycle, but the design of the frame allows you to reach the...
View ArticleHow to Maintain an Electric Bicycle
There's more to owning an electric bicycle than just zipping around town with extremely low emissions, although that is the most fun part. Just like with any other transportation vehicle, maintaining...
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How to Change a Road Bike's Rear Derailleur
Your road bike rear derailleur is the mechanism that enables you to shift your chain from one rear cog to another. Changing tension on the derailleur cable causes the derailleur to move up or down the...
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How to Remove a Shimano Crank
Removing a bicycle crank can be a dirty job. You’ll be working in the area of the chain, which is likely full of road grime. Done correctly, it’s an excellent way to avoid the high cost and potentially...
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How to Buy a Vintage Schwinn Bicycle
Collecting Schwinn Bicycles, particularly the classic Chicago-made Schwinn, is a hobby that captures many bike enthusiasts' attention. The vintage Schwinn, in mint condition, is a beautiful sight on...
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How to Create a Bicycle Gearing Chart
Bicycle gear ratios determine how many inches your bike moves per pedal stroke. The gear ratios are calculated in with tire size, crank length, chain ring teeth and rear cog teeth to give a listing of...
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How to Adjust a Seat and Bars on a Bicycle
Bicycle shop employees are asked on a daily basis to help customers adjust the height of their seat or reposition their handlebars. Both of these tasks are simple adjustments that you can do on your...
View ArticleBike Trailers Vs. Panniers
When choosing how to haul cargo on a touring bike, there are generally two options: the classical panniers or the newer one-wheeled trailer. Most riders agree that there are advantages and...
View ArticleHomemade Bike Hanger
Bike riding is a great alternative to driving for short distances. If you have more than one bike, you may want a way to store them. You can make a bike hanger for your home or garage with minimal...
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3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack Instructions
A three-bike trunk mount rack is easy to install. While specific installation instructions vary from company to company, almost all trunk-mounted racks use similar methods of attaching the rack to your...
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How to Change the Freehub in a Trek Mountain Bike
If your cassette cluster (rear cogs) are getting loose or stiff, you may need to change the freehub. Note that this does not mean having to replace the entire hub. That would mean you would have to...
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How to Adjust Bike Spokes
Every cyclist should understand how their bike operates and how to fix it. These skills will save you lots of time and money. Adjusting your spokes will ensure that your ride is smooth and safe. The...
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How to Change a Seat Post for a Road Bike
A seat post is the component of your bicycle that connects the saddle to the bicycle frame. This component plays a crucial role in fitting a cyclist to his bicycle. Seat posts include adjustable parts...
View ArticleHow to Set Up a Bicycle Speedometer
From racers to recreational riders, speedometers (cycle computers) have become standard items for bicycles, and although these computers have many different styles and functionalities, they all work by...
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How Do I Get a Water Bottle Fixed to a Bike?
Staying hydrated while bicycling is of paramount importance. Severe dehydration can kill you. And the more common occurrence of mild to moderate dehydration can make you feel sluggish and dizzy during...
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Facts on a Pull-Behind Bike Trailer
Bicycle shops regularly field queries from parents looking to make biking a family activity. Pull-behind bike trailers come in a variety of styles, and they tend to be safe and easy to use.
View ArticleDIY Bicycle Brake Pads
Bicycle brake pads are used to slow or stop the bike when necessary. The brake pads engage the rim of the wheel on cantilever brake models and slow the bike. For disc brakes, the pads engage the disc...
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How to Keep Spoke Wheels From Rusting
Today, most spoke wheels are made from stainless steel because it is lightweight, hardy and will not rust. However, if your spoke wheels are made of chrome, then you may encounter some rust issues...
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How to Use a Shimano Flight Line Shifter
Shimano shifters are known for their reliability and precision. Also known as STI shifters, Shimano Flight Line shifters feature an integrated shifter/brake design that is compatible with a Shimano’s...
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Specialized Bicycle Computer Instructions
Bicycle computers are a wonderful way to take your cycling experience to the next level. By showing you your current, average and top speed, among other standard and optional values, you can better...
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Aluminum Bicycle Frame Lifespan
There are no absolute values for the lifespan of aluminum bicycle frames, and frame lifespan will be determined by a number of factors including type of aluminum alloy, quality of welding, type of...
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Homemade Tubeless Bicycle Tire
Tubeless bicycle tires provide increased traction, better puncture resistance and improved handling to any bicycle. Though tubeless tires have existed for decades, their adoption has been relatively...
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DIY Bicycle Stand
A high-quality bicycle stand offers convenience when you need to work on your bike for anything from fixing a flat to replacing your brake cables. If your budget doesn’t extend to a couple of hundred...
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Mountain Bike Tires 2.1 Vs. 1.95
Mountain bike tires come in various widths, from narrow slicks to wide downhill monsters. 1.95- and 2.1-inch wide tires represent two of the most popular mountain bike tire sizes. There are a few...
View ArticleHow to Repair a Bicycle Chain
The chain is one of the most important parts on a bicycle. If the chain is not working properly due to age, neglect or defect, there is a good chance your bicycle will not run smoothly. In some cases,...
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Instructions for a Cateye Bicycle Computer
CatEye is a leading manufacturer of bicycle computers and its product lineup has models appropriate for use by all types of cyclists. There is a variety of features and pricing options among CatEye...
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How to Adjust Bike Disc Brakes
Bicycle disc brakes provide a superior alternative to conventional caliper brakes. They take longer to wear out, and they allow your bike to stop on a dime--even in wet weather. To keep your body...
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How to Put a New Bell Inner Tube in a Bike
Bell is a prominent bicycle accessory company best known for its helmets. The company also offers a number of types of inner tubes, including standard universal tubes and self-sealing tubes. Bell inner...
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How to Reset a Bicycle Speedometer & Tire Size
Bicycle speedometers are a relatively inexpensive way to upgrade your cycling experience. They can help you progress as a cyclist or just serve as another way to make riding your bike fun by tracking...
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How to Attach Cleats to Cycling Shoes
Cycling shoes will increase your efficiency as a cyclist whether on the road, mountain or in a spinning class. By clipping in, you have more power with each down-stroke as your foot stays locked into...
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How to Fix the Spokes on a Bike
Spokes are an essential component of a bicycle. They add strength to the tire's rim, support your weight on the wheel, and transfer energy from the hub to the wheel. It is possible to ride with a bent,...
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How to Mount a Fender to a Front Suspension Bicycle
Bicycle fenders keep mud, water and rocks from becoming airborne when you roll over them with your bike tires, keeping you, as a rider, clean and clear of debris. Simply adding fenders to your bike...
View ArticleHow to Change a Bicycle Suspension Front End
The suspension fork on the front of your mountain or commuting bicycle does several things to increase the quality of your ride. By dampening the vibrations that your tires create on hard surfaces, and...
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How to Attach a Timbuk2 to a Bike
Timbuk2 manufactures heavy duty, durable bags for bike messengers and other cycling enthusiasts. Timbuk2 bags are easily recognized by their three-panel front flap with a small swirl logo embroidered...
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How to Remove a Rear Bike Wheel With Pegs
Removing a rear bike wheel with pegs is a pretty simple endeavor. With minimal tools and just a few minutes of your time, that pesky rear wheel with pegs will be off and ready for any maintenance or...
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How to Change Gears on a Schwinn Bike
As is the case with any brand of bicycle, including Schwinn, how you change gears depends on the style of bike you are riding. Different types of bicycles come equipped with different shifting systems....
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Bicycle Storage Ideas for the Garage
If you store your bicycles in a haphazard manner in your garage, the bikes could get damaged or become difficult to retrieve, making you less likely to use them. There are several solutions available...
View ArticleHow to Make Grips Out of Inner Tubes
Road bike handlebar grips, also known as "bar tape" possess certain qualities that make your ride more comfortable and ore enjoyable. Bar tape is usually a cork base, tightly wound around the...
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How to Convert a Two-Hand Brake Into One for Bicycles
Two-handed braking on a bicycle can be confusing and frustrating for new riders. Questions such as "Which one is the front brake?" and "Will I flip over if I pull too hard?" are common and forgivable....
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How to Make Bike Panniers
Bicycle panniers can carry shopping bags and books without straining the serious cyclist’s back the way a backpack would. Some cyclists know their way around a sewing machine well enough to copy...
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How to Find Wheel Circumference for Bicycles
Although it's a relatively simple mathematical calculation to find out a bicycle’s wheel circumference, the math calculation is rarely accurate enough. This is because the wheel circumference varies...
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Bicycle Safety for Seniors
Cycling gives senior citizens a chance to blend exercise with adventure. While cycling at any age requires following safety guidelines to avoid injury, seniors also should explore some additional...
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