John Watson
John Watson
John is an experienced cycling enthusiast and a great asset when it comes to writing skills. He's a Bachelor of Arts and a talented journalist. John is in charge of our blog and writes posts on a variety of cycling-related topics.

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Using Hybrid Tires on a Mountain Bike: Tips and Hacks
Many of you may have a mountain bike and yet you never go to the mountain. You use it mainly to move around the city. This situation is not uncommon. However, as the name implies, these bikes were designed for the mountains. Each type of mountain bike has characteristics that give it advantages in different ...
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Can You Use a Mountain Bike on the Road? And How to Do It Properly
Using your mountain bike on road might sound weird, but it's pretty common. For many of us, mountain bikes are cheaper, stronger, and safer than road bikes with slick tires. Many cyclists turn their mountain bikes into racing bikes because it is their only bike. This makes it easier for them to make daily trips or ...
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How to Build a Mountain Bike: A Complete Guide
A tailor-made mountain bike is rarely available from dealers and is also difficult to find on the Internet. So if you prefer a custom-made structure, you will have to assemble or build your mountain bike to get the desired result. A comprehensive planning phase is necessary to ensure that this works without any ...
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Carbon vs. Aluminum Mountain Bike Frames: Strength, Durability, and Density
Bicycles are one of the most used modes of transports around the world, the advent of bicycles started way back in the early 1900s before the introduction of cars and other more advanced methods of transportation. Despite the advancement of technology and the introduction of way better forms of technology, bicycles ...
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What Is the Best Time to Buy Bikes? – What Time of the Year Should You Go Shopping for Bikes?
Bicycles are an investment for a healthy lifestyle, but that doesn't mean that they should break the bank. Nor should you settle for inferior quality merely to save some money. Finding the best time to buy bikes is one way to find a balance between quality and cost. 
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Bike Tire Keeps Going Flat, but No Puncture: Why Do Your Bike Tires Lose Air?
Bike tires going flat are one of the most frustrating parts of bike ownership. No matter how well you maintain your bike and check for problems, it can seem like your bike tire has a life of its own in punctures. Luckily, most bike flats are ...
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How to Put Training Wheels on a Bike: How Should They Fit?
Training wheels are beneficial, and your knowledge on how to put training wheels on a bike can be very valuable. Training wheels help immensely reduce your need to worry about your kids having an accident or crashing and suffering an injury when you're teaching them how to ride a bike. With the extra support they ...
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Mountain Bike Tire Pressure: How to Determine the Right Pressure?
If you ride a mountain bike regularly, you’ll want to know a bit about your bike. This includes knowing the right amount of mountain bike tire pressure. A mountain bike is designed to handle rough terrains better than any other type of bike. So, it would make sense for your tires to handle the rough and tumble of ...
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How to Paint a Bicycle Frame: Detailed Instructions to Restoring Your Bike
If you are looking to paint a bicycle, you’re in the right place. You may have found one that needs a makeover from top to bottom. An old beat-up bike can be rideable again if the framework isn’t busted up too much. If there is some aesthetic damage to it, there’s a good chance that it can be salvageable. In this ...