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Why Square Taper Cranks Are So Common on Beginner UnicyclesIf you remove a pair of square taper cranks from a unicycle, you will see that the interface between the cranks and the bottom bracket axle is square in cross section. This is where the name comes from, though they are also called cotterless cranks. The corners of the square engage the bottom bracket axle (spindle) and transfer leverage that way, so when you rotate the crank arms, the...0 Σχόλια 0 Μοιράστηκε 1 Views 0 ΠροεπισκόπησηΠαρακαλούμε συνδέσου στην Κοινότητά μας για να δηλώσεις τι σου αρέσει, να σχολιάσεις και να μοιραστείς με τους φίλους σου!
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Bike Parts: Adjusting Your Saddle Height (and Why Saddle Height Is Important)Have you ever felt vaguely uncomfortable while riding your bike, like you’re riding too high or too low, but aren’t able to put your finger exactly on what’s wrong? Well, if you’ve felt that you’re at the wrong height, the likelihood is that your saddle height is not set properly. Here’s why it matters and what you can do about it (and where you can get bike...0 Σχόλια 0 Μοιράστηκε 93 Views 0 Προεπισκόπηση
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On the Importance of Keeping Your Bike Tires Inflated ProperlyBike tire width is one thing; thinner tires generally create less resistance with the surface on which you’re riding and so are preferred for riding on the street as well as for racing, whereas wider tires provide a wider surface contact patch, making them ideal for riding on snow, sand, mud and other soft surfaces. But all of that is for naught if you don’t keep your bike tires...0 Σχόλια 0 Μοιράστηκε 163 Views 0 Προεπισκόπηση
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Why It’s Critical Never to Ride with Loose Square Taper CranksMany beginner unicycles, and on top of that, many affordable unicycles, are made with what’s called a square taper crank. The interface between the crank arm and the hub axle is, in this case, square in cross section. These are affordable to manufacture and therefore are popular on many affordable models. That being said, if you ever ride with them loose, you could run...0 Σχόλια 0 Μοιράστηκε 283 Views 0 Προεπισκόπηση
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Bike Parts (and Tools) That Do Double DutyLet’s say you are a unicyclist. Let’s also say you are a bicyclist. You likely have a fairly consistent need for both bike parts and tools that are necessary to make repairs, replacements, basic adjustments, or just tighten fasteners and fittings. Fortunately, some unicycle and bike parts are interchangeable, as are many unicycle and bike tools. This short post can...0 Σχόλια 0 Μοιράστηκε 284 Views 0 Προεπισκόπηση
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A Bike Safety Gear ChecklistCycling, either commuting or for exercise, can be a great, low-impact way to stay active, build strength, and exercise your cardiovascular system. Of course, it can also be dangerous, since you must share the road with other motorists. That being the case, here is a high level bike safety gear checklist to make sure you’re on the right track. Helmet Even if you...0 Σχόλια 0 Μοιράστηκε 496 Views 0 Προεπισκόπηση
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High-Level Bike Tire MaintenancePerhaps more than any other part of your ride, your bike’s tires will experience wear and tear on a daily basis. Therefore it behooves you to know, at least, how to properly care for them so that they last longer. You’ll have to replace them eventually as the tread wears down or the sidewall cracks, but why not read up on how you can put that replacement off with...0 Σχόλια 0 Μοιράστηκε 775 Views 0 Προεπισκόπηση
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A Primer on Bike Wheel SizesFrom diminutive 16 inch models to 32 inch tires, there is a wide range of options in bike wheel and tire sizes. This short post will offer you a snapshot into what you need to know. 16 Inch This is one of the smallest commercially available bike wheel sizes, and while they are mostly found on kid’s bikes, they can sometimes be found on compact adult bikes as well. The tradeoff...0 Σχόλια 0 Μοιράστηκε 914 Views 0 Προεπισκόπηση
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Braking a Bicycle with a Big Front Wheel (a Penny Farthing)For those of you that are dedicated riders of those bicycles with big front wheels, you probably already know the proper name is a penny farthing, or a penny farthing bike. You might not know there are some solid tips and tricks associated with handling them appropriately, in this specific instance, braking them appropriately. This short article will address just...0 Σχόλια 0 Μοιράστηκε 1χλμ. Views 0 Προεπισκόπηση
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Braking a Bicycle with a Big Front Wheel (a Penny Farthing)For those of you that are dedicated riders of those bicycles with big front wheels, you probably already know the proper name is a penny farthing, or a penny farthing bike. You might not know there are some solid tips and tricks associated with handling them appropriately, in this specific instance, braking them appropriately. This short article will address just...0 Σχόλια 0 Μοιράστηκε 1χλμ. Views 0 Προεπισκόπηση
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