WEIGHT Aluminum is the most widely available lightweight bike frame material. Steel, the most common and oldest bike frame material, is approximately three times the weight of aluminum. Though modern steel bikes have adapted to approach the low weight of aluminum bike frames, aluminum frames require no substantial design changes to remain among the lowest-weight bikes available. Due to its naturally low weight, aluminum remains an ideal and affordable choice for racing. RUST

Basically, you have two chain rings that the chain rides on: the big one in the front by the pedals and the small one in the back on the rear wheel. The first number (xx/yy) refers to the number of teeth (sharp pointy things) on the chain ring by the pedals. The (yy) second number refers to the number of teeth in the rear cog (name for smaller gear ring attached to the back wheel). If the number gets higher, it means you're either shrinking the number of teeth on the rear cog

Our friends at Versussika Fixed Gear will host their first ever criterium this year. Details as per the following: 28 JANUARY 2018 NEAR YEOS JELAPANG, JALAN JELAPANG , IPOH 0830AM FEE MYR10 #Blog #AudienceEngagement #trackbike #fixedgear #crit #criterium #versussikafixed #events

A big part of the fun for many fixed gear bicycle riders is the opportunity to build your own from a standard frame. Choosing the best fixed gear wheelset is probably the most pivotal part of any successful build. Apart from the range of wheelset that are available in the market, it is equally important fundamental components of any set of wheels, and where you should focus your attention when you shop. Basic Components of Fixed Gear Wheelset All fixie wheels, from the best t

The Taiwan City Circuit Series - a professional event to test the explosiveness and handling skills of the contestants. The first stop of the "Taipei Riverside Crit 2018" which will be held on the 4th March 2018 aims to gather participants from different backgrounds to unleash their potentials in a closed circuit situated at the Dajia Riverside Park. The finals will be broadcast on Youtube. The event is organized by Taipei Municipal Sport Bureau #Blog #AudienceEngagement #tr

There is generally one common misconception about fixie bikes is that they’re the same as track bikes. While track bikes are also technically fixed gear and offer many of the same riding benefits as a standard fixie, there are some key differences between the two. There is also a general conception in the fixed gear community that those who use the term 'fixie' are either beginners or the standard term used to reflect the whole fixed gear scene in the eyes of general public.

There is nothing like a good scratch on your bike to ruin your day. You can be the most careful person in the world but you can't keep it safe 24/7. Fortunately, fixing such scuffs and scratches doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. In fact, you can have them repaired at home so you can quickly forget this ever happened. We outline some great tips to erase scuffs and scratches from your bike with items commonly found around the house. Candle wax For light scratches on your b