Buying a Bike Archives

So You Haven’t Bought a Bike in 10 Years – Geometry Shift

October 30, 2025 at 7:22 am2 min reading

If your bike is from around 2015, chances are its frame geometry feels very different from what you’d find on a new bike today. Back then, the world of road bikes was neatly divided into three categories: race, endurance, and all-road. Looking back, it’s surprising…

So You Haven’t Bought a Bike in 10 Years – Disc Brakes & Thru-Axles

October 29, 2025 at 1:45 pm2 min reading

Explore & Travel

If your bike is from around 2015, chances are it still stops the old-fashioned way, with rim brakes, and your wheels are secured with quick-release skewers. For a long time, that setup was the gold standard. It’s light, simple, and easy to service. Back then,…

First-Time Buyer’s Guide – Mountain Bikes

February 20, 2024 at 10:20 am4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

You want to buy your first mountain bike but you have no clue where to start? This article is for you. Should you go for an XC bike or a trail bike? Do you need a hardtail or a full sus? It can feel overwhelming…

First-Time Buyer’s Guide – Our Top Road Bike Picks

February 15, 2024 at 11:39 am3 min reading

Road cycling

Do you want to cut straight to the chase? Here you go. In this article we will go over our top picks for your first road bike, what you may want to upgrade, what you need in a commuter city bike and which accessories you…

First-Time Buyer’s Guide – Road Bikes

February 13, 2024 at 9:26 pm4 min reading

Road cycling

You decided to buy your first road bike but you’re not quite sure where to start? This article is for you. The sheer number of brands and bicycle parts can feel overwhelming but rest assured you only really need to make a few decisions when…