[dc]H[/dc]ow many times have you heard the expression "a penny for your thoughts?"
While it's true that life can be complicated, the idea of paying for someone's thought process (especially the valueless penny) seems odd to me. No, I propose an amendment to that phrase, offering up a pedal for your thoughts. But what can a pedal give you that a penny can't?
How about solace and freedom?
As winter gives way to spring, riders are storing their trainers and heading outside to ride on their favorite roads once again. Spring is also the time in which many people consider upgrades to their bike, and one discussion I've seen relatively frequently is the “compact vs standard crankset” question. Apparently, choosing crankset gearing is one of those things that people have a hard time deciding upon. They post to forums, newsgroups, and Facebook groups, asking for an opinion on which crankset gearing their friends use.
Why not figure out which crankset gearing works best for you?
What are the benefits of each? Which type of gearing should you use? Let's explore the question of choosing crankset gearing and help you figure it out.
Good customer service is hard to find these days. Typically, we hear more complaints about Local Bike Shop service than anything else, but in reality a lot of us purchase items online. This is where customer service really can fall flat quickly, so a great experience is worth talking about.
I'm here to tell you RoadID will take care of you.
Back story:
Route planning is something every cyclist eventually has to tackle. While the idea of just going out and riding whatever roads strike your fancy that day is exhilarating, sometimes planning a route may be a necessity. Maybe you have a few friends joining you, maybe you have a club ride to plan or maybe you have some training that you need to plan a route for. In any case, planning a good route is more than just putting (virtual) pen to paper, and we're going to explore how to ensure a good plan and a good route.
