Welcome to the Frugal Average Bicyclist!
The internet is full of sites with competitive cyclists talking about all the most expensive new gear, not here. This is a place for the low budget rider who loves to ride but will probably never be a pro level rider. This is a place for the riders who do not have a lot to spend or are not allowed to spend too much on cycling and remain married. All bike types are welcome: road bikes, mountain bikes, recumbent bikes, comfort bikes, hybrid bikes, unicycles…. The goal here is to help you keep cycling on a budget, and we will be throwing in a bit of humor too.
Latest from the Blog
My Bicycle Tools
I thought it might be helpful to future bicycle mechanics if I shared my own tools. They are nothing particularly special and most of them are pretty frugal. But they are all you need to do most bike repairs. So up first is my repair stand. Super helpful and I really recommend you get one. …
Raleigh Bicycles History and Facts
Raleigh is one of the most iconic bicycle brands with a history that goes all the way back to 1888. It was founded by Frank Bowden who bought Woodhead and Angois and changed the name to The Raleigh Cycle Company. Manufacturing was based in Nottingham, England and by 1913 the company was the largest bicycle manufacturer…
Broken SRAM 3.0 Rear Derailleur Replacement Help
A friend of mine recently brought over a Trek 820 with SRAM 3.0 shifters and derailleurs. Bike could no longer shift at the rear derailleur. Upon inspection I found the mount for the B-tension screw had broken and the screw was lost. So, I couldn’t see any way to fix it, so replacement was the…
Complete Guide to E-Bikes
E-bikes are becoming more and more popular. It’s becoming very common for me to see somebody riding by at a fast rate without pedaling. When I was in Door County WI it seemed like half the rental bikes I saw were e-bikes. I’m a little surprised by their popularity based on their prices, but there…
Vintage Bottecchia bicycles history and facts
Italian bicycle company that is named after Ottavio Bottecchia, the first Italian cyclist to win the Tour de France in 1924. He would also win the Tour in 1925. The company’s history goes back to 1924 when it was started by Teodoro Carnielli. The company was owned by the Carnielli family until 1999 when it…
2020 Liv Sedona W Comfort Bicycle Review
I was looking for a new bike for my daughter and decided to go with a comfort style. She previously had a girl’s mountain bike and didn’t seem comfortable on it. She was only good for short rides. Really glad I found this great bike. Now she is always wanting to go for rides, and…
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