Archive for the 'General Bike Topics' Category

The 3 Best Balance Bikes for Kids

Friday, September 9th, 2011

For special occasions like birthdays and Christmases, looking for the perfect gift to give your little ones could be especially tiring and based on satisfied kids and parents; one could never go wrong with a bike. Yes, bikes have always been a favorite when it comes to gift giving. For your toddlers who have just [...]

Balance Bikes VS Training Wheels

Friday, September 9th, 2011

For the longest time, bike with training wheels have been the first bikes that parents buy for their tiny tots in order for them to learn how to balance on a bike and over the years several issues have been raised. But there were a few minor considerations that most adults raised. Most bikes with [...]

The Drawbacks to 29er Mountain Bikes

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Personally, I love 29ers.  They are fast, agile, bump-absorbing, and have great traction.  However, with all the advantages of 29er mountain bikes, any would-be owner should be aware of the disadvantages this new breed of mountain bike has. First, 29ers have bigger wheels and rims then traditional 26 inch bikes.  This makes them somewhat slower [...]

Pocket Bike Racing For All Ages

Monday, September 5th, 2011

Motorcycle racing is a popular sport and one that is recognized in most countries. Due to the costs of sporting these days many avid racers are turning to a smaller more cost friendly sport called minimoto. Mini bikes are little motorcycles that are about 1/4 to 1/2 the size of a full scale motorcycle. They [...]

Treadmill and Running

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

A good treadmill can always be part of any fitness training and program. Basically, running on the treadmill is one of the easy and healthy ways to lose weight fast. One of the best advantages of exercising on a treadmill is you can perspire and burn out calories while walking or running on it without [...]

Why kids love their battery powered ride on toys

Sunday, June 19th, 2011

What are battery powered ride on toys They are miniature toy versions of cars and bikes in which both girls and boys can sit on and ride. The toys are battery operated and have a decent battery power life, so kids can ride in them at least for a while before having to recharge them. [...]

3 Ways To Care For Your Bike

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

A bike is a great form of transportation and often a significant investment. Because of this, you likely want to do everything you can to keep your bike in top condition. Here are three ways to care for your bike in order to keep it in good condition so that it will last you as [...]

BMX Ramps

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

How To Build your own BMX Bike Ramp First you need to start with a Materials List. Here’s what you’ll need: Eight 4 ‘x 8′ sheets of plywood Eight ’2 x4′s Tools: saws, hand or bank saw; hammer and nails; electric sander / sandpaper; drafting compass; rope and  chalk;  garden hose; Trestles; nail punch; pen; wood screws; 3/8″ PVC pipe; pushpin Steps to Build a BMX [...]

Victoria Cycling Challenge

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

The Nanaimo 2 Victoria Cycling Challenge is Oak Bay Bicycles’ biggest sponsored charity ride of the year, and they are very excited to announce the Challenge is now open for registration! In a nutshell, it’s a 120km ride from Nanaimo to Victoria (with a shorter, 20km option available too) to raise awareness and funds for [...]