At Least 37% of Recreational Cyclists Are Riding Bikes 2 or More Sizes Too Big
A significant portion of recreational cyclists are riding bicycles that are substantially too large for their body size, with research indicating that at...
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$160 Average Cost of Replacing Hydraulic Brake Fluid That Most Riders Skip for 3 Years Too Long
Replacing hydraulic brake fluid on a bike isn't a $160 job—that's a worst-case scenario after serious neglect.
The Cargo Bike Revolution Explained in One Statistic: 1 Cargo Bike Replaces 4 Car Trips Per Day
The claim that a single cargo bike replaces four car trips per day has become a popular talking point in cycling advocacy circles, but the actual research...
Suspension Setup: What Most Mountain Bikers Don’t Know About Sag Could Cost Them 30% of Their Travel
What you don't know about sag setup could be costing you nearly a third of your suspension's potential.
Bike Fit Industry in 2026: $280 Million Market and 74% of Serious Cyclists Have Never Used One
The bike fitting industry is experiencing significant growth, though not quite at the $280 million figure referenced in some claims.
Warning: 43% of Floor Pumps Display Pressure Readings That Are Off by 10 PSI or More
A significant portion of floor pumps sold today display inaccurate pressure readings, with studies showing that roughly 43% of consumer floor pumps have...
New Study Found Bike Commuters Have 52% Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Than Non-Cyclists
A landmark study has confirmed what cyclists have long suspected: choosing to pedal to work instead of driving offers profound protection against...
He Lost 100 Pounds in 18 Months Cycling Just 45 Minutes a Day 5 Days a Week
Yes, losing 100 pounds in 18 months through cycling alone is statistically possible, but the emphasis on "cycling alone" is misleading.
Fact Check: Do Aero Wheels Really Save 30 Seconds Over 40 Kilometers? Only Above 20 MPH
The claim that aero wheels save "30 seconds over 40 kilometers, but only above 20 MPH" is partially true but misleading.
At Least 59% of Cyclists Who Bonk on Rides Didn’t Eat Enough in the 2 Hours Before
The bonk—that sudden, crushing loss of energy and power on a ride—happens to cyclists of all levels, but a significant portion of these experiences are...