Articles by Wade Shaddy

cyclist man cycling on a rural road during sunset

Small Bike Wheels Vs. Large Bike Wheels

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Wade Shaddy

Wheel size comparisons came into play with the introduction of the 29-inch mountain bike wheel, as opposed to the standard 26-inch wheel used almost exclusively on mountain bikes for many years.

Teenage boy and a woman mountain biking through a forest

How Do Bar Ends Work on a Bicycle?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Wade Shaddy

Bar ends are an accessory to handlebars on mountain bikes. They're the stubby additions to both ends that make your handlebars appear like the horns of a bull. They have purpose for the majority of mountain bikers, while others dislike them.