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Why do road bikes not have kickstands?

Why do road bikes not have kickstands?

Kickstands aren’t useful to or wanted by cyclists on road bikes. So, while they have their place on mountain or touring bikes, manufacturers don’t…
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How much should a road bike weigh?

An average entry- to mid-level road bike will weigh around 20-25 pounds (9.1-10 kg). Let’s talk about the weight range, what changes it, how to…

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How To Prevent Your Bike Seat From Hurting You

When I go for a long ride after a long break, I usually get a painful reminder on my behind that I’m not used to it anymore. If I’m…
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How do bike computers work?

Most bike computers use a magnet and a sensor to count how long it takes for your wheel to rotate. It can then use the size of your tire to calculate…
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How to safely ride a bike at night

Stay safe riding your bike at night by using lights to “see and be seen”, picking a familiar, well-lit route, and riding carefully and confidently…
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How to shift gears on a road bike

If you aren’t familiar with how road bike shifters work, they can be a bit daunting at first. Thankfully, there are only a few things that you need to…
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How much should a road bike weigh?

An average entry- to mid-level road bike will weigh around 20-25 pounds (9.1-10 kg). Let’s talk about the weight range, what changes it, how to…
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When to change your road bike’s tires

You should change your tires when the tread wears out. That is typically after about 1,500 to 2,500 miles. However, different factors will wear out…

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