Folding Bicycle Blog

In 2015 bicycleretailer.com published an article about a speech by Steve Flagg; the founder of QBP which is the biggest bicycle parts distributor in the USA. They quote him saying, "Flagg listed … read more

Which upgrades will increase performance the most?1. Suspension ( assuming there is rough terrain ) A properly tuned fork will remove road noise allowing the rider to go as fast as possible.2. Cliples … read more

There are many platform pedals...too many to list. I will focus on the main styles1. Standard folding pedals These are excellent, however the smaller bearings are more prone to failure. Plastic fold … read more

I started selling parts online in 1995. The local bike shops didn't appreciate my efforts, and made me feel like an outsider. Many wholesalers refused to sell to online retailers. Thankfully, I found … read more

Most tires have wire beads, and some have kevlar beads. What is the difference???Kevlar beads are lighter, and fold into a small package. They are marketed as folding tires, because they are easy to f … read more