Reviews

That first push on the pedals when nothing happens can ruin your whole morning. I’ve felt that same jolt of worry myself, standing in a driveway in Minneapolis with a bike that suddenly refused to roll. After years of working comfort and commuter bikes at repair events across Colorado and Minnesota, I can tell you … Read more

Your Giant Escape 2 Disc sat in the hallway all week, and now it will not roll the way it should. A rider in Seattle asked me almost this exact question after a wet weekend left the bike feeling strangely heavy. Clarify one thing right away: the Giant Escape 2 Disc is a conventional pedal … Read more

Pressing your starter button only to hear a dead click is incredibly frustrating. A few winters ago during a freezing week in Indianapolis, Indiana, a rider brought in a bike after trying to start it for an hour. The fix was just a tiny turn of a loose battery ground wire under the plastic cover. … Read more

Your bike sat all fine last week. Now it won’t budge. That first tug on the pedals when nothing happens is a gut punch, especially when you’re already running late for work. I’ve spent years in bike shops across Colorado and Oregon, and a Trek Dual Sport 1 Gen 5 not starting is one of … Read more

Nothing ruins a morning commute faster than a silent display and a bike that just sits there. I hit this exact wall with my own Trek FX+ 2 Lowstep one chilly morning in Charlotte, North Carolina. A Trek FX+ 2 Lowstep not starting almost always comes down to one of three things: a loose battery, … Read more

I sat in my garage in Phoenix last week, ready to hit the road on a clear day. I turned the key, pressed the button, and my heart sank into my boots. There it was: that classic Harley Davidson not starting clicking noise that leaves every rider stranded. As a longtime mechanic, I have seen … Read more

Nothing is worse than a dead bike when you want to ride. Your harley davidson x440 not starting can ruin a great day. I remember helping a rider outside Denver, Colorado on a warm Friday evening. He was sure his fuel pump had failed after work. The real issue? A loose battery wire under his … Read more

Riding a bike should feel like a breeze, but the wrong rhythm can make it a chore. I remember a long trip through Portland where I struggled against every small hill. I finally learned that the best cadence for hybrid bike riders is about finding a light spin. This guide shows you how to peddle … Read more

Riding along with hybrid bike gears skipping can be a real pain when you want a smooth trip. While I was in Denver, my own bike chain began to jump on a hill. It felt like the pedals might slip right out from under me. I found that a few easy fixes can stop this … Read more

Riding through the streets of Phoenix taught me that heat and bike batteries are a tough mix. One dry morning, my favorite commuter simply refused to wake up when I hit the power button. Dealing with an VIVI bike not starting is a stress I have solved for many riders over the years. I have … Read more