At Least 74% of Cyclists Experience Neck Pain Because Their Handlebars Are 2 cm Too Low
Low handlebars force your neck into an extended position, but the actual prevalence of cycling neck pain is more nuanced than common claims suggest.
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$60 Average Cost of Handlebar Tape Replacement That Most Cyclists Wait 2 Years Too Long to Do
Most cyclists replace handlebar tape every 1–3 years, not because tape lasts that long, but because they wait too long to notice it's failing.
The Cycling Funding Crisis Explained in One Statistic: Federal Bike Spending Equals 1.5% of Highway Spending
Federal spending on bike infrastructure is just 1.5% of highway spending, despite bikes being used for 12% of all trips.
Crank Interface Standards: What Most Cyclists Don’t Know About Hollowtech vs DUB vs GXP Could Cost Them $350
One crank standard swap can cost $350+ if you buy the wrong type for your bike.
Children’s Cycling in 2026: Only 13% of Kids Ride Bikes Weekly Down From 24% in 2010
The short answer is that the statistic in this headline does not hold up. The claim that only 13% of kids ride bikes weekly in 2026, down from 24% in...
Warning: 34% of Headlight Mounts Interfere With Bike Computer Sensors Causing Speed Reading Errors
If you've noticed your bike computer suddenly reporting wild speed spikes, dropouts, or a steady reading that's clearly wrong, your headlight mount may be...
New Study Found Segregated Cycling Networks Reduce All Traffic Deaths by 11% Including for Drivers
A headline circulating recently claims that a new study found segregated cycling networks reduce all traffic deaths by 11 percent, including for drivers.
He Biked 30 Miles Round Trip to Work for 10 Years and Saved Enough for a Down Payment on a House
Yes, it's entirely possible to save enough for a house down payment by biking to work instead of driving.
Fact Check: Is a Gravel Bike Really 90% as Fast as a Road Bike on Pavement? Within 1-2 MPH Usually
A gravel bike on pavement is not quite as fast as a road bike, but the difference is smaller than you might expect.
At Least 41% of Cyclists Report That Their Local Bike Shop Closed During the Post-Pandemic Correction
While the specific claim that 41% of cyclists report local bike shop closures cannot be verified through published industry data, what is absolutely clear...