Modern means of transportation
Blog about the world of two-wheeled vehicles
How many minutes on a bike is equivalent to walking? If you’re asking about energy expended, then it would be your pace walking 1 mile, then riding a bike at the same level of expenditure for the same amount of time. The average person walks about 3 miles per hour. So that is 20 minutes …
Your hands can get pretty sweaty when cycling on a warm day, and unless you’ve got really grippy bar tape, your hands can easily slip around the handlebars. Gloves soak up that sweat, keeping your hands dry and allow you to maintain a safe grip on the handlebars at all time. Why do road bikers …
The 275 lb weight limit usually features more road bikes than mountain bikes. For example, Giant have road bikes with a 275 lb and some with a 300 lb limit. However, all of their mountain bikes reach the 300lb limit. It would be easy to assume that the famously sturdy Fatbikes might go even higher. …
In December 1892 they rented a storefront at 1005 West Third Street, where they officially started the Wright Cycle Exchange. When did the Wrights open their bike shop? Wilbur and Orville Wright opened their first bicycle shop in 1892 and started building their own cycles — under the “Van Cleve” and “St. Clair” brands — …
Protect your head. Bike helmets protect riders of all ages. It is the law in Alberta that anyone younger than 18 years must wear a helmet. … Replace your helmet every 5 years or after it has been in a crash. Is it illegal to ride a bike without a helmet in Calgary? What are …
How do I know if my bike frame fits? Ideally, you should be able to stand with your feet flat while straddling the top tube with the bike between your legs. If you struggle to make turns or need to sit up straight to reach the handlebars, the frame is likely too large. How do …
Clearly, stop signs are tricky for bicyclists. On one hand, they increase safety by decreasing the number of cars on a road, and slowing the remaining ones. On the other hand, they make cyclists work much harder to maintain a reasonable speed. Are cyclists supposed to stop at stop signs? But for now, the law …
A bicycle, also called a bike or cycle, is a human-powered or motor-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. What is a bicycle classed as? Bicycles are vehicles because they have pedals (a kind of motor), have two wheels and produces noise. Is Cycle considered a vehicle? …
The Tri Glide and Freewheeler are two of Harley-Davidson’s latest trike models, and while riding them is safer for many riders than riding a normal motorcycle, there are a few riding tricks you should learn—especially if you are used to riding a two wheeler. Are trikes safer than bikes? If you’re wondering “Are tricycles safer …
Is it expensive to own a dirt bike? The cost of properly maintaining a dirt bike is between $4500-$7500. How much does it cost to have a dirt bike? While dirt bike cost ultimately varies depending on age, condition and engine power, a new dirt bike will usually price out somewhere between $6,000 to $10,000. …