By Zacro Team Introduction- Zacro Gel Bike Seat Cover Everybody loves having fun on a road bike and exercising on a new bike. While nothing beats that feeling, you would not enjoy the ride if your butt hurts! Seat pain is a serious issue among bikers, which negatively affects the willpower and desire for cycling. […]
A brake is a device that is used for slowing down a body or stopping its movement. Most brakes act on the rotation of mechanical elements and absorb kinetic, mechanical, hydrodynamic, or electrical energy. Hence, a brake pad is essential when getting a bike. Mechanical brakes pads are the most common; they dissipate kinetic energy […]
Introduction to M6 and M8 Bolt Sizes Bolts are among the family of threaded fasteners, and they are usually paired with a threaded nut when in use. Bolts can be divided into various types based on their unique head shapes, materials, strengths, and so on. Bolts are used for joining two or more components together, […]
Introduction- Eccentric Bottom Bracket vs. Sliding Dropouts What Are Eccentric Bottom Brackets? to our bike’s chain, in place of a derailleur. As it rotates, it tightens the chain to the required level. The idea of this device is to maintain the desired chain tension in single-speed bikes. Now, as you read this, it may look […]
What are Adjustable Stems and Stem Risers? As a biker, you might already know what a stem is -if you don’t, here’s a quick tip: a stem is a part that connects your handlebar to the steerer tube. Nevertheless, you should be aware that this concept has evolved and been adapted throughout time to make […]
As you get to know your bike, you realize there are many things to take into account that make a change to your ride. Different parts respond in different ways, and you feel the constant need to adapt your ride to what your style demands. When it comes to derailleurs, many may be confused about […]
By Thomas Vetter Introduction If you are thinking about why you shouldn’t use hybrid tires on your road bike, then you are not alone. There is a fine line between conventional and hybrid tires. Both these tires have the same diameter, but . Therefore, the contact area of a road tire is much smaller than […]
Mountain biking is a rigorous activity that is guaranteed to make you sweat. That’s expected, considering that it’s basically a form of exercise. When it comes to biking, you might have a sweaty head due to the need for wearing a safety helmet. That’s where helmet liners come into play. What are bike helmet liners […]
Why You Should Buy Flat Platform Mountain Bike Pedals Whether you’re hitting the trails or commuting to work, “flats” can help. It’s an affordable and smart upgrade that can be applied to nearly every type of bicycle. You can ride them with street shoes (although a shoe with a flat, hard rubber sole is ideal), […]