As cyclists, we could all stand to be a bit more welcoming to newcomers. Like any tight-knit group of enthusiasts, we can, whether intentionally or unintentionally, be rather proprietary when it comes ...

Looking to dust off your bicycle and get it back on the road for summer? Even for those who prefer riding to wrenching, it's not that difficult, bike mechanics say. Assuming you don't have serious ...

Eric Holte (left) learns to fix his bike with volunteer Michael Benko at Bike Church, a learn-to-repair bike event at Neighborhood Bike Works in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) Neighborhood Bike ...

Bicycle components are moving parts that wear out and sometimes need adjustment. These squeaks, creaks, clicks, and other strange sounds are often a sign that something on your bike needs repair or ...

Looking to dust off your bicycle and get it back on the road after ignoring it all winter? Even for those who prefer riding to wrenching, it's not that difficult, bike mechanics say. Assuming you ...

→ Easy fix: Check that your saddle is appropriate for your sit bone width. Often, we stick with the saddle that came with our bike, but a saddle that’s too wide or too narrow in the spot where your ...

(Updated, 11/16) For a Thursday afternoon, Phoenix Bikes just off of Columbia Pike is busy. School’s out due to the holiday of Diwali, so there are a number of teenagers here at the shop on S.

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