Cycling is more than a sport. It’s a way of life. This category looks at how bikes fit into your daily life. Find stories on bike commuting. Read about how cycling can change your routine.
Wheeling your bike out for a gravel path ride in Seattle, Washington, only to find it won’t budge, is a frustrating way to lose your morning. Riders search “Giant Roam 4 Disc not starting” all the time, even though this hybrid adventure bike has no ignition or starter motor anywhere on the frame. When someone … Read more
Finding a great bike can change your daily life. Last spring in Seattle, I rode a sleek flat-bar setup along the lake path, and it reminded me how simple cycling should be. A good bike takes you to work, helps you stay fit, and explores quiet neighborhood roads on weekends. My ultimate road hybrid bike … Read more
Standing by your bike with a helmet on and nowhere to go feels deeply frustrating. Last Tuesday in Seattle, a fellow rider asked me why their Giant Escape Advanced 2 not starting was ruining their morning commute. Your Giant Escape Advanced 2 does not have a starter button, so “not starting” can mean a few … Read more
Nothing kills the pre-ride stoke faster than a bike that refuses to fire up when you are geared up and ready to hit the dirt. If you find your ktm 250 exc-f not starting, do not panic just yet. I remember a chilly fall morning out near Boise, Idaho, when a buddy’s bike suddenly went … Read more
Few things match the sudden panic of hearing absolute silence when you press the starter button on your bike. This complete guide will walk you through exactly what to do if your bike will not fire up. One cool Saturday morning in San Diego, California, a rider was convinced his bike needed a new starter … Read more
Nothing kills a fast morning like a bike that won’t move. I remember standing outside a shop in Denver, Colorado, watching a rider grow more frustrated by the second because his pedals felt frozen in place. After years tuning fitness and commuter bikes at repair workshops across Colorado and Washington, I can tell you a … Read more
Stranded in a parking lot with a car that refuses to run can ruin your day completely. I still remember the stress of being stuck outside a busy diner in Flagstaff with a vehicle that suddenly went completely silent. That cool morning taught me how vital a quick, systematic check can be. Facing a suzuki … Read more
Feeling like your road hybrid bike feels slow can be a real drag on a sunny day. While riding through Denver, I once felt my own bike was stuck in mud. It was a brand-new hybrid, yet I felt like I was crawling. I soon learned that a few tiny tweaks make a huge world … Read more
Your Giant Escape 1 Disc sat by the door all week, and now it will not budge the way you expect. A rider in Minneapolis asked me almost this exact question after pulling the bike out for a Saturday errand run. A Giant Escape 1 Disc not starting does not mean the bike has a … Read more
Turning the key only to hear silence can ruin your morning plans completely. It is a stressful moment that every car owner faces at some point. Last winter in Boston, my own car refused to turn over right before a big meeting. That cold morning reminded me how vital a quick, systematic check can be. … Read more