Spokes Cycling Journal
Continue exploring practical advice, useful ideas and fresh perspectives for a better cycling experience.
Clear, useful reads covering cycling skills, smarter mobility, bike care, equipment and life on two wheels.
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A better bike commute is usually less about bravery and more about control: a bike that works, a calmer route, and a riding style other people can predict.
Read the full articleMost “free speed” isn’t a new wheelset—it’s fixing small setup errors that quietly add drag, rolling resistance, and…
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Bike commuting can save anywhere from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand, but only if…
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Most beginner cycling mistakes are small, repeatable errors that make riding feel sketchy, uncomfortable, or much harder than…
Most “mystery” failures on high-end bikes come from a few avoidable maintenance habits: running a worn chain, washing…
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Bike gears usually slip for a small number of reasons: indexing drift, cable friction, drivetrain wear, a bent…