Ignoring the International Cycling Union‘s mostly arbitrary rules for what a bicycle is “supposed” to look like (at least if you want to race), there are actually reasons that the bicycling world has ...

There comes a time in every mountain biker’s life when it’s time to change your bike’s chain. But what mountain bike chain should you get? And how do you install and take care of it once you’ve found ...

The chain is one of the most important parts of a bicycle, but it's often overlooked. When it’s working properly, you don’t even realize it’s there—but when it’s not, it’s probably the only thing you ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- Hungarian bicycle designers have unveiled their new Stringbike in Padova, Italy. The design replaces the traditional chain with a symmetrical rope and pulley system, which they say is ...

Chains aren’t sexy or glamorous – at least in the context of cycling. No one ever asks, “What brand of chain are you running?” In the cyclist’s stream of consciousness on and off road, chains get ...

Ever heard of a “digital drive” bike? It might seem like a strange concept, but several companies are developing commercial offerings that use electronics instead of a bike chain to power a bicycle’s ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. How we test gear. The bike market is brimming with maintenance products these days; there’s a ...