You should be able to expect the weight of your assembled retro bike to be near the 21lbs mark if you build it up with an eye on the scales. Remember though, carbon forks are out so if you want to save weight you'll be looking at lighter handlebars, a lighter bottom bracket and a lighter saddle...

Its possible to find old steel frames to restore from sites such as Retro Cycling Vintage for not very much money. If the frame needs a repay its easy enough to strip off any remaining components such as the bottom bracket or headset and take it to a paint shop where they will first strip the...

Wheels from this era were generally metal box section rims with either 28 or 32 spokes laced 3 cross although occasionally radially spoked wheels were used on the front, especially for time trials. For racing tubulars were popular although for everyday riding clincher rims that take regular tyres...

Health Hints*** Bicycle riding is a great exercise for the entire body and especially for the cardio-pulmonary system. It is a great way to reduce stress. When used for doing your errands instead of just hoping into your car, it will save wear and tear on you car, reduce costs on the maintenance,...

When bicycling on the roadway, traveling against the traffic generally places the bicyclist at a much greater risk, than traveling with the flow of traffic. Therefore, the bicyclist should always travel with the flow of traffic. They should always observe the following simple rules. When coming to...

Bicyclists abruptly changing lanes are at great risk, especially if they are making an improper lane change. When the roadway is too narrow for a bicycle path, the bicyclist will generally ride on the sidewalk or the roadway with the motor vehicle traffic. This of course is a scenario for bicycle...

3.      Equipment Check: Before every ride it is very important to check your brakes, tire inflation, battery condition, that your bike has reflective tape or markings, and lights if you will be riding at night. 4.      Clothing: Clothing is very...

Going Green With An Electric Bicycle Going green can be pretty simple in many ways, and riding a bicycle is just one simple way to start it. Electric bicycles have really taken off not just in the US but globally as well. Millions of people around the world ride bikes as their primary form of...

Cycling Safety Tips If you decide to refit your own bicycle with a bicycle motor kit, bicycle conversion kit, or buy a new electric bicycle than there are a few essential motorized bicycle safety tips 1.      Helmet: Always Wear a Correctly Fitted Bicycle...

A top of the line bike will definitely cost more. Always factor in how long you might have a bike and how much use you will get out of it. Sometimes it is easy to look at a couple hundred dollar difference as the deciding factor in your purchase. But if the more expensive bike lasts for a few years...