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How to Choose Kids' Bikes
From balance bikes to mountain bikes, we’ll guide you through the process of finding the right bike for your child.
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How to Choose a Bike for Bikepacking
Gearing up for bikepacking? Learn how to choose a bike that will take you wherever you want to go.
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How to Choose Bikepacking Bags
Learn how to choose bikepacking bags to hold all your essential gear for a bikepacking adventure.
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How to Choose Car Racks
You invest time and money in the right gear for your adventures. Make sure that equipment gets to its destination safely with the right car rack.
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How to Choose Mountain Bikes
This comprehensive look at mountain bikes covers bike types and key features like suspension, frame material, wheel size and fit.
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How to Choose Hydration Packs
Which hydration pack is best? Learn about reservoir size, gear capacity and other key pack features for cyclists, runners, hikers and more.
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How to Choose a Bike for Bike Touring
Learn what to look for in a touring bike, including geometry, materials, wheels, tires, gearing, brakes and other features.
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How to Choose Bike Tires
Learn about bike tire sizes, tread and valve types, as well as other features to consider when you replace tires on a road or mountain bike.
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How to Choose Bike Racks and Bags
From a rack and bag to a simple basket, there are lots of ways to stow gear on your bike. This article guides you through your choices.
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How to Choose Daypacks
Choosing a daypack can be daunting. Learn how to find the right one by looking at how you plan to use it, plus capacity, features and fit.
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How to Choose Road Bikes
This article will help you choose a road bike that fits your needs. Learn about bike fit, geometry, frame material and components.
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How to Choose an Electric Bike
E-bikes offer an efficient and fun way to get around. This primer helps you sort through your options for commuting, errands, trail riding and more.
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How to Choose a Bike Seat
Improve your bike-riding comfort with our tips for choosing a bike saddle for road, mountain and commuter bikes
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How to Choose Bike Shoes
Learn how to choose bike shoes for the type of riding you do whether it’s road, mountain or casual cycling.
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How to Choose Bike Pumps
In the market for a new bike pump? Learn all about floor pumps, frame pumps, mini pumps, C02 cartridges, PSI ranges and more.
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How to Choose Hybrid Bikes
Hybrid bikes are a mash-up of mountain, road and touring designs. Learn about hybrid bikes and how to find one that’s right for you.
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What to Wear Mountain Biking
Mountain biking requires different clothing than road riding. This article covers everything from shoes to helmets, plus armor.
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How to Choose a Bike
Ready for a new bike? Before you shop, learn about different types of bikes, plus information on gears, suspension, frame material and fit.
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How to Choose Commuter Bike Gear
Covering bike lights and panniers to clothing and bike helmets, our guide helps you choose the commuter bike gear that's best for you.
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How to Choose Bike Pedals
Learn the difference between clipless and flat pedals and how to choose and use pedals for your type of riding.
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How to Choose Indoor Bike Trainers
Learn about all the types of indoor bike trainers and how your new trainer can help you maintain your cycling fitness year-round.
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How to Choose a Bike Helmet
These tips make choosing the right bike helmet easy. Includes info about types of helmets, construction, features, sizing and adjustment.
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How to Choose Mountain Bike Tires
Learn how tire size and width, lug patterns, tubeless options and rubber types can affect performance when you upgrade mountain bike tires.
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How to Choose Bike Computers
Our bike computer guide helps you sort through options from a basic speed-and-distance unit up to a data-rich, phone-synched GPS model.
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How to Choose Bike Lights
Learn about the types of bike lights, as well as key specs and features. Key topics include brightness, mounting position and battery life.
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How to Choose Bike Locks
A bike lock is your primary line of defense against thieves. Learn to choose the right one for your riding style and storage location.
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29er Mountain Bike Basics
Is a 29er mountain bike for you? Learn the pros and cons of a bigger wheel size and how it will fit you.
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How to Choose Bike Handlebars
Learn about how different handlebars can affect your ride. Includes info on handlebar width, strength, weight and shape.
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What to Wear on a Bike Ride
The right bike clothing makes for a comfortable ride—whether you're on the road, hitting the trail or commuting to and from work.
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Bike Tool Essentials
Get advice on the tools you need to properly maintain your bike. We'll cover basic tools, plus a wide variety of specialized repair tools.