VoodooRada's Guide to Buying a Bicycle This is a brief guide on how to choose the right type of bicycle by educating the buyer about different bicycle types, frame materials, and drivetrain component choices....
How to buy a bicycle on eBay - Things to watch out for and to be aware of: Let me begin by saying that traditional 'rules' of eBay buying apply, such as buying from reputable buyers with good feedback and a...
eBay has some great deals on bicycle frames, but you have to be sure you are buying one that fits you properly. This is easier said than done. First thing, sometimes frames are measured differently. The most...
Cycling Shorts A good pair of cycling shorts can considerably increase your comfort during bicycling. They do this primarily by reducing chafing and secondarily by providing some cushioning. Wearing regular...
Dating most Mongoose produced bikes is generally easy. A few different serial number patterns were used over the years beginning in 1975 with the first frames.The first year or so the serial numbers were...
That question depends on the individual. Just as with automobiles and other precision engineering, it usually costs the most to extract the last little bit of performance out of a mechanical product. The Chris...
This is a great fork and is more affordable than the World Cup model. The SID Team is dual air so it can be pumped to the riders weight or preference. Easy to use lock-out knob, with an optional remote that...
I have sold many bikes and one of the most common questions I get is, "how tall was the previous owner." or "will I fit this bike" and they tell me their height. While height is important, your leg length is...
A lot of titanium frames and parts are available up for auctions. A very important thing to do when you are building up a bike with a titanium frame and/or titanium parts is to use "copper grease" as Anti...
Trek Bike Racing Bicycle Buying Equipment Guide When you think about one brand of bike that stands out above the rest when you talk about racing road bikes, Trek is a name that comes to mind. Here's a guide...