Cycling Guide: Training, Bike Maintenance and Gear Reviews

Running versus cycling for weight loss is a common debate among fitness enthusiasts. Maintaining your bike involves knowing how to fix rubbing disc brakes and pump tires with a Presta valve.

Rusty old bike chain

How to Get a Bike Chain Back on the Gears

One skill every cyclist should have, besides changing a flat tire, is how to fix a slipped or dropped chain. A bicycle chain usually drops off a gear or chainring because the teeth have become worn and narrow, the chain has stretched or it has a bad link.

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Four People Chatting on a Dirt Road in a Forest Riding Mountain Bikes

Trek 4300 vs. Trek 3900

Cyclists seeking a rough, off-road riding bike may end up deciding between the Trek 4300 or Trek 3900. While the Trek 4300 suits riders who enjoy attacking rugged trails with rocks, logs or other obstacles, the Trek 3900 may appeal to commuters who get in a weekend trail ride.

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