You don’t need to be an expert to realize you need to change your dirt bike gearbox oil. There’re several tell-tale signs, including a noisy ride, whining and growling sounds, and the most evident one is grinding and shifting trouble. Unfortunately, a transmission oil change is usually easy to miss because there’re no maintenance schedules…
If you’re looking for a great beginner sewing project that’s simple yet stylish – look no further than the circle skirt! As you may guess based on the name, a circle skirt is a large circle with a smaller circular hole in the center for the waist. The result is a skirt that’s fitted at…
After taking a hiatus, I’m now back to motocross riding. And I must say that things have really changed over such a short period- the standards have definitely gone up. Of course, the fundamentals and principles of motocross haven’t changed an inch, but there’re plenty of new developments, especially with the biking gear. Got to…
Guided bike tours are an excellent way to get started in bike touring. They allow you to learn about cycle touring from pros. You also get to enjoy unmatched convenience, given that they offer rental bikes, meals, hotels, luggage transfers, and route maps. However, there are hundreds of guided tours out there, and choosing the…
Most of my riding is usually on the road, and I spend quite a bit of time with my hands on the bike handlebars. And for the longest time, I had to bear with an unpleasant riding experience, especially when riding for long distances. A serious problem for me was the exposed metal clamp on…
So, you are thinking about giving bicycle touring a try but are unsure whether it’s really worth it. You probably like to ride bikes and want to do something different that will positively change your life. Think about something that will provide both physical and mental accomplishments. Leave alone the unmatched fun you get to…
Do you have the ambition to cycle around the world? You must be wondering how long it would take to travel the world by bicycle. Well, how long it would take to cycle around the world depends on many variables. The first thing is speed. You can expect to ride a fully-loaded bike for about…
There’re two main reasons you would want to upgrade or replace your sprocket. One is to replace the worn parts, and the other is to alter the final drive ratio for whatever reason or application. Now, I often see a lot of street BMX riders thinking that replacing a sprocket will make their bikes faster….
Bike chains are usually a controversial topic, especially for their need for replacement or upgrade. Some riders are always quick to replace their chain even before their “worn” out limit. On the other hand, I know others who have ridden their bike chains beyond the specified limit. Sometimes, I’ve to admit I envy how much…
Many beginner sewers don’t even know what seam finishes are, let alone that they are one of the most important things that can be incorporated into their sewing to improve the final result! Most pattern instructions don’t even include seam finishing at all, they just assume that every sewist knows they need to finish their…