• October 02. 2021

Many factors (not just parts and labor) have led to rising bicycle costs. Expensive is a relative term: it may be a lot of money for college students, but it may not be the case for dentists. But for the sake of argument, we will think that an expensive bicycle is enough to make you think twice when buying. Market Economics The price of bicycles is partly affected by the market economy. Products w...

• December 27. 2021

Before choosing a carbon mtb bike, consider what makes a great mountain bike. First, make sure you know what tensile strength is. The tensile strength of a carbon filament refers to the force required to break the fiber. Most high-end models have a tensile strength of 700 ksi. Next, consider the stiffness of the frame. Stiffness is rated as low, intermediate, or high. Both of these factors will im...