Dear mtbchick, I am a beginner rider wanting to buy a mountain bike. I'm researching bikes, and I don't know if I should buy a women's bike or a men's bike. Please help! -Confused Dear Confused: You are not alone in your state of wonder when it comes to whether or not you should buy a women's specific bike. It depends. If that sounds like an answer a financial … [Read more...]
Q: I am wondering what would be a good entry level mountain bike for my wife?
Q: Hey mtbchick! i am wondering what would be a good entry level mountain bike for my wife? she has had a big box store roadmaster womens bike forever, and she is ready to move up to something that doesn’t weigh close to that of a Abrams tank. i am a fan of trek bikes and was looking at the trek 820 WSD, but was wondering if there is something along the same lines … [Read more...]
Dear mtbchick, Are you supposed to wear underwear with bike shorts? -Chamois Chaffed
Dear Chamois Chaffed, For anyone just getting in to the sport of cycling, this is typically the first question, right after, "Do I HAVE to wear lycra bike shorts?" (No, you don't, trust me, however, you will be glad you made the switch!) It may come as a surprise to some, yet there is no need to wear underwear with cycling shorts. Bike shorts are designed to work … [Read more...]
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