In this section, we will list some equipment that we feel all cyclist should have. Now you’re probably thinking: “I thought all we needed was a desire and a bike?” Well yes, that’s true, but the longer you ride, the more you’re going to see that certain equipment will actually enhance your riding. So in [...]
What makes a cyclist? Hint: Look in the mirror. Have you ever wondered what makes a “cyclist?” Do they wear the funky colored jerseys and tight shorts? Do you have to own that wazoo $4000 Italian racing machine? What about the crazy full face helmet with body armor? According to the dictionary, a cyclist is [...]
How does pedal power get transmitted to the ground to make the bike move? Well, through the wheels, of course. Think of them as the legs of the bicycle. Just like the frameset is the skeleton that gives the bike its form, the wheelset is an essential part of the whole body of the bike. [...]
We’ve already discussed what makes your bike go forward, now it’s time to talk about how to make all that momentum stop. This page will cover all the components that put some control in your bike. Disc Brakes This particular style of brake is called a “disc brake.” This is one of the most powerful [...]
Have you ever wondered how all the parts of your bike work to move your bike forward? In this section you will see a brief description of all the major components and their purpose…..all in plain, easy to understand English! From the chain to the cranks. From the pedals to the gears. Everything you needed [...]
The frameset (frame and fork) of the bicycle is the skeleton of the bike. Just like the human body, where the organs are attached to the human skeleton, this is where the various parts (i.e. the wheels, gears, handlebar, etc.) are joined together to form the complete bicycle. Think of the frame as your torso [...]
Mountain biking is one of the most pleasurable pastimes for many people, Eureka hardtail mountain bikes are a great choice for these activities. In addition, it is also one of the best ways to keep fit while enabling you to move from one point to another. Hardtail mountain bikes are some of the most popular [...]
According to a study done by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of over weight or obese children between the ages of 2-19 has tripled since 1980 to 17%. That’s 12.5 million of our children! There is a 70% chance that these children will be obese adults. Obese related diseases are [...]
Conventional trail etiquette goes something like this: when passing another rider shout “on your left” to let them know that you are passing. Well that sometimes doesn’t work. Newbies to the trail will naturally turn to the left to see who is yelling at them. This usually causes them to steer to the left which [...]
I broke two of the most important rules when planning a bike ride. First, I didn’t make my three year old use the bathroom before we left. Second, I didn’t review the trail map for restroom facilities for our first ride on a trail. I thought we’d be OK since it was going to be [...]
