Bicycle Types

29 inch wheels are a perfect fit for single speed mountain biking offering greater forward momentum and easier hill climbing. This article looks at the reasons why.

Sep 15, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

29er bikes have bigger wheels offering a smoother, faster ride. They are great for taller men and women but is bigger better for the average rider?

Sep 2, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Active parents can enjoy all day cycling with the kids using either a child trailer, a tag along or a child's bike seat. Here's some advice on which to choose.

Aug 20, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Children and adults with special needs can enjoy the fun of cycling by riding a trailer bike specifically designed for disabled people who cannot cycle on their own.

Jul 30, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

A tag along is a specialty bike offering safe cycling for young children via secure attachment to an adult bicycle. Here's some advice on buying one.

Jul 24, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Trailer bikes for children enable families to cycle together in the great outdoors and teach young kids the basics of road safety whilst keeping them safe.

Jul 24, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Choice of electric bike battery will affect bike weight, riding distance, recharging time and battery life. Here's some advice on choosing one.

Jul 17, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

An electric bike kit offers an easy economical method of converting an ordinary bicycle into a motorized vehicle rather than buying a brand new e-bike outright.

Jul 15, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Electric bikes come in a wide range of designs and prices. Choosing one means matching bike weight, motor power and battery life to where and how the bike will be ridden.

Jun 28, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Electric bicycles offer motorized assistance for less fit cyclists and a low cost, environmentally friendly method of commuting in built-up areas.

Jun 22, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

The Brompton is a finely engineered hand-built folding bike offering both practical compact portability and a lively riding experience. Owners love them. Here's why.

Mar 18, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Folding bikes come with varying wheel sizes and frame designs. Choosing the right bike comes down to where and how it will be ridden plus ease of foldability.

Mar 11, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Folding bikes offer a healthy and cost effective method of commuting plus the advantage of multi-mode travel versus conventional bikes.

Mar 4, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Buying a bicycle should be easy but customers must be clear on how and where they plan to use the bike in order to make the right choice. Here's a little help.

Feb 26, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Fixies are a hot trend in the urban cycle commuter world offering simplicity and efficiency alongside potential thrills and spills. Here's why.

Feb 23, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

MTB riders wanting a single speed bike have two options, either buy one or build one from an old hardtail. Here's a guide on how to build a mountain bike with one gear.

Feb 16, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

A novice can master the basics of unicycling in a few hours but to progress further, getting on a unicycle unaided and turning are essential skills to learn.

Feb 10, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Unicycles are growing in popularity and come in a wide range of types and sizes. Here's a guide to help when making a unicycle purchase.

Feb 3, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Unicycling requires a high degree of balance and concentration. Novices willing to persevere can learn to unicycle in 10 to15 hours.

Feb 2, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Single speed bikes are more popular than might be imagined but why would any sane cyclist choose to ride a bike without gears?

Nov 20, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Women's bikes are engineered differently with smaller components but not all women should throw away their bicycle in favour of a gender specific ladies model.

Oct 28, 2008 - Helen Smeaton