John Watson
John Watson
John is an experienced cycling enthusiast and a great asset when it comes to writing skills. He's a Bachelor of Arts and a talented journalist. John is in charge of our blog and writes posts on a variety of cycling-related topics.

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How to Use a Bike Pump: Video, Tips and FAQs
Whenever you’re about to go out for a ride, the first thing that you should do is check the tire pressure so that you don’t end up with a flat tire on your way. If your tire pressure is low or you have a flat tire, the first thing to do is get a bike pump to pump your bike tire. Tires need the right amount of air ...
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How to Get Bike Grease Out of Clothes – Effective Methods for Removing Tire and Chain Grease from Any Fabric
If you’re a frequent bike rider, then you might have trouble with grease stuck on your clothes after riding. Whether it’s grease from the bike oil or chain grease, it’s pretty frustrating when they stuck on what you’re wearing. When this happens, you have to figure out how to get bike grease out of clothes. ...
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How Long Does It Take to Bike a Mile? The Average Bike Ride Time
If you are a daily commuter or a recreational cyclist contemplating biking further distances like a mile, you must consider a few crucial factors to get it right. It is possible to bike longer distances, but how long does it take to bike a mile? There isn’t a fixed answer to this question. The time it takes to bike a ...
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How to Install a Rear Derailleur and Remove the Old One
What could be more annoying than getting derailed when your rear derailleur is not shifting through the gears as it should? Your derailleur is the most crucial part of the drivetrain. If you want to shift gears easily you must ensure your derailleur is in great shape. Today’s bikes are built with a lot of gears and ...
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How to Raise Handlebars on a Road Bike – Choose the Most Comfortable Position!
Raising the handlebars on a road bike isn’t very challenging, and the write-up below walks you through the simple steps required. In addition to being uncomfortable for cyclists, People who spend a lot of time on bicycles or in indoor cycling class often complain of genital numbness, and now a new study in women ...
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How to Remove a Bike Chain Without Tools – Easy Steps
This guide tells you exactly what to do to remove bike chain links without specialized tools, using or not using the master link. Research by Cycling, also known as biking, is a popular leisure activity and, in many cases, a means of transportation. In 2016, around 12.4 percent of Americans cycled on a regular ...
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5 Best Gravel Bikes under $500 – Sturdy and Versatile
When picking a bike, you might think that you can only choose between a road bike and a mountain bike, but that wouldn't be right. You could also select one of the best gravel bikes under $500 for your biking adventures. When selecting the models for our list, we first looked into framing material, and frame size ...
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Is It a Good Idea to Install Road Tires on a Mountain Bike?
Mountain bikes are specifically made for navigating off-road terrains and trails that involve lots of dirt, uneven surfaces, and narrow uphill trails. This is why it often seems out of place for a biker to use a mountain bike on normal road terrains. But what happens when you want to ...
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How to Inflate Presta Valve With and Without an Adapter
While there are three types of bike tire valves, namely the Woods, Schrader, and the Presta, the Presta is the most common and increasingly so. It’ll likely even phase out the other two variations, and as such, even if you don’t have one on your ...
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Mountain Bike vs Road Bike: Choose the Right One
Cycling is increasingly becoming a thing as it is less harmful to the environment, and a great way to exercise. For city commutes, it helps save on time and money. If you hate to sit in traffic, you can conveniently bike to work. Technological advancements have made biking more ...