Tag: beginner cyclist
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Sit-Bone Ache vs Cycling Saddle Numbness: Which Is Which
An ache under the sit bones and numbness in the groin are two different signals. What the research says each one is, and why duration matters more than pressure.
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Why Does My Bike Seat Hurt? Free Fixes to Try First
Most early saddle pain is not the saddle. The free setup fixes in order, why more padding backfires, and the one symptom that means see a doctor.
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The Standover Test: The One-Minute Bike Sizing Check
Straddle the bike and lift it. What standover clearance catches, what a sloping top tube hides, and the figures REI publishes for road and mountain bikes.
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Between Two Bike Sizes: Which Way to Go, and Why
Sizing up is not a universal rule. Which way you go between two bike sizes depends on the bike type and on four things a size chart cannot see.
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Bike Size Chart: How to Find Your Size
Height and inseam point to a frame size, but standover clearance and a test ride confirm the fit. Charts for road, mountain, hybrid and kids.
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Winter Cycling Gear for Beginners: What to Buy
Most winter cycling kit lists are written by people selling the layer. Here is what your existing wardrobe covers and the short list you must actually buy.
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How Cold Is Too Cold to Cycle? A Safety Guide
The limit is not air temperature. It is wind chill, wet clothing and time out. What the NWS, CDC and NHS actually say, and how to set your own line.