Braking systems have become more and more advanced and their technology has really developed tremendously over the years as bicycles have evolved. It’s crazy to compare our brakes now with the first brakes which were a rod shaped mechanism which had a piece of rubber attached to it which actually pressed directly onto the wheel […]
Bike Advisor
Bike Advisor; the latest addition to Gadget Advisor contains the latest news from the bicycle market and industry, riding advice, maintenance and service tutorials, bike reviews and much more.
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How to shift gears correctly
Lots of cyclists, not just beginners, have been seen to make a mess out of their chain positioning on the chainrings and sprockets. Hopefully this article can help you understand how to use your bike’s gears correctly. When you purchase a new bike then these instructions on how to change gears do come with it […]
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How to choose the best bicycle fenders
Throughout the whole year, mostly autumn and winter times, you could expect to see some rain or just some moist conditions when you’re riding however, it would never stop us from riding but what can we do to make the ride a little more comfortable? Well for starters you could invest in fenders, these allow […]
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Mineral Oil vs DOT Brake Fluid
If your mountain bike uses the hydraulic disc braking system then there is a specific liquid that it requires to actually do its job. When you pull the brake lever on your handle bars, the specified fluid in this hydraulic system causes the pads to close onto the disc rotor, which then brings you and […]
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Shimano
Shimano has been around since 1921, over a whole century, and they’ve worked hard to be one of the world’s biggest brands when it comes to components for your bikes and are actually also one of the lead producers of fishing equipment. The company started with a goal in mind and that was to develop […]
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How to choose the right wheel size for you
Back in the day it was super easy to choose wheel sizes because they only had one available and that was the 26inch size. Apart from a few weird outliers this was the size for many years. Marketing genius, Gary Fisher, was one of the first people to start pushing 29 inch wheels. There were […]
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How to choose a mountainbike
If you’re someone just getting into mountain biking or just someone thinking it’s time for a change or upgrade from the bike you already have then it may be a little overwhelming, having to know what frame is best for you , which brakes you should have and just hundreds of questions. So to help […]
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Choosing the right tyres for your Mountain Bike
If you’re someone who has just started getting into mountain biking then you may not understand how important it is to have the right type of tyres for your riding discipline. Mountain bike tyres vary a lot from tyre to tyre from their size, materials, durability and the knobs on the tyres. If you choose […]
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Aluminium Frames: 6061 vs 7005 – Which is the best?
Some of the best bike frames around, to this day, are made of aluminium and statistically they are responsible for the biggest sales volume on the bicycle market. Materials like carbon fibre are just too expensive to be mass produced because not everyone will be able to afford it. Then the other option is to […]
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Electric Bikes: Great for Your Health… and the Environment
To get into shape, you need to do a little hard work. There are a lot of ways to get rid of that excess flab – exercise, diet, surgery. The latter option can be expensive and potentially dangerous, but for those who want to avoid exercise, it’s an easy choice. By shedding pounds the natural […]