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Tag Archives: comfort
CYCLING SKILLS (Safe Cycling) Part 2 – Safety Equipment – Safety Check
Every cyclist needs to know how to tell when their bicycle is unsafe to ride and needs repair. This section includes a basic bicycle safety checklist. Read More
CYCLING SKILLS (Safe Cycling) Part 1 – Safety Equipment – Sizing
Safety Equipment
Sizing Your Bike
There is a variety of bicycles on the market to choose from. Whether you’re choosing a touring, sport, mountain or hybrid bicycle, it should fit properly, making it easy to control and comfortable to ride. Read More
Get a grip with Vent Flex
A very common question I get asked at the shop is “What can I do to alleviate wrist pain or numb hands when riding?” Although the answer is sometimes not simple and could be a host of issues with both bike set up, type of rider and size of bike, something that will never hinder your comfort is a good set of cycling gloves. Read More
Train Away The Rainy Weather!
Hey everyone,
Hope you’ve all been enjoying our unseasonably wet spring!
It has been a busy week at the shop, and finding time to write these posts seems increasingly more difficult. The one thing on my side at the moment is all the (for the most part) unwanted rain we have been receiving in the past few weeks. For those who prefer not to ride in the rain… they may have to put the bike back on the hook and focus on indoor activities. However, for us devotees out there, there is a way to continue to enjoy riding, even when the weather is unfavorable. Read More
Comfortable Ergonomic Ergon Grips
I hate it when my hands ache or go numb. Over the years, I have talked to many riders who’s hands and forearms hurt or are numb on rides. This can be a problem all too familiar to bikers. Basically this is caused by excessive pressure on sensitive areas of the palms of your hands and incorrect positioning of the hand on the bike’s handlebar. Read More
Why Does My Bike Seat Hurt?
Explaining the mystery of saddle (seat) selection
Quite simply – If your bike seat hurts, it’s either not yet set up properly or it may be the wrong saddle for you! If it hurts to ride, you will not ride as much as you otherwise would and you will not enjoy it. So saddle comfort is really important. Read More


