If you’ve landed here you are either thinking about a bottom bracket upgrade, trying to diagnose a pesky squeak/tick/creak coming from ‘down there’ or perhaps you’re a brave soul venturing into the world of bottom bracket maintenance. Of course, it is also possible you landed here by accident, and we just scared you straight! It […]
The official start of winter is nearly upon us here in Canada (gulp!). Winter cycling outdoors can be a bone-chilling experience, quite literally. The icy winds, unexpected snowfall, slippery roads - all these elements can transform your pleasant ride into a safety hazard and one that keeps you inside and on the couch. But don't […]
At last, summer has fully arrived in Canada! For most of us, that means outdoor riding and, more specifically, the return of group rides. If you're already a member of a cycling club, then you're all set (unless, of course, your riding group feels more like it belongs to someone else or snot guy got […]
It's spring in Canada. For many communities across the country from coast to coast, that means... rain! For all but the most die-hard cyclists out there, conventional wisdom suggests stay inside and hit the trainer, cross-train, or just watch some TV. For many of us, the thought of a thorough soaking while cycling in the […]
Outdoor bike riding is back! Depending on where, in Canada, you are, you may have already started the transition from your indoor trainer (the notorious pain cave) to the road (or trails). Here in our neck of the woods, spring has (at last) sprung, and that has got us thinking about getting ready for outdoor […]
The holiday countdown is on! Indeed, 'tis the holiday season, which could mean you're a cyclist hoping to be gifted the epic cycling kit you've had in your virtual cart all year, and/or you have a cyclist on your 'nice' (or 'naughty') list for whom you need to shop. If you're not a cyclist, then […]
In this beginner's guide on how to clean your bike, we present 8 easy steps to return your bike to its pre-outdoor riding glory. Here in our neck of the woods, we were tremendously lucky with the (mostly) warm and dry summer/early fall we had. If you're like us and you made the most of […]
In this special edition of our blog post, we are delighted to showcase our (fellow Canadian) partner, MyVeloFit, on the benefits of undertaking a proper bike fitting exercise. We all love the prospect of buying a new bike or upgrading our current one, but one improvement that is often overlooked is our position on the […]
Ever since their debut on the market a decade or so ago, gravel bikes have rapidly become one of the fastest growing bike categories among cyclists. Remember that, historically, cyclists were either wholehearted roadies or hardcore MTB'ers (fine... there were cyclocross'ers, bmx'ers, and cruisers in the mix, too, but we're trying to present a simple […]
