FAB Jim The Cyclist

Used Bike buying help guide

Used bikes are the best deal you will find, but there is risk. You really should do a lot of research to get a good deal and a quality bike. I’ve bought quite a number of used bikes and hope this guide will help you. If you haven’t figured out what type of bike youContinue reading “Used Bike buying help guide”

Bike Sizing Tips

After you have picked what type of bike you want to get, you need to make sure you get it in the right size. Fitting will be very important if you want to put in a lot of miles, and it’s really hard to fit the wrong size bike. If you are buying used, readContinue reading “Bike Sizing Tips”

Helpful calorie cutting ideas to lose weight

Dieting and cutting calories is not very easy which is why everyone isn’t fit. I’ve been dieting for about 3 months now and have lost 15 pounds, here are some of my favorite calorie cutting tips. Every meal doesn’t have to look like this to cut calories: Butter If you are like me, you can’tContinue reading “Helpful calorie cutting ideas to lose weight”

Dropping calories through what you drink

So, you want to lose weight and are looking for ways to drop calories. One of the easiest ways I have found is by cutting calories with my beverages. Of all the ways I have dropped, these are the least missed for me. There are lots of lower or even zero calorie options out there. Continue reading “Dropping calories through what you drink”

Best budget bike GPS computer Bryton review

Every cyclist should have a bike computer for speed and to track miles, but they can get a bit expensive. Well, there is a cheaper option out there that still works great, Bryton. Being frugal as I am, I couldn’t bring myself to pay top dollar for some of the expensive computers, so I didContinue reading “Best budget bike GPS computer Bryton review”

Great cycling backpack by Sunhiker Review

Do you want to carry some more gear for longer rides? Well then, a backpack might be the right thing for you, I know I love mine. I have a small backpack by Sunhiker that I got off Amazon. Mine is the green, but its a bit more yellow in the bright lighting of theContinue reading “Great cycling backpack by Sunhiker Review”

Cheap Tool Kit Amateur Bicycle Mechanic

You have decided you want to be able to work on your own bike, but now you need some tools. There are a lot of bike specific tools that you likely do not own. Having the right tools really helps with any repairs, it’s a good idea to start with a basic tool kit. ThenContinue reading “Cheap Tool Kit Amateur Bicycle Mechanic”

Bicycle Safety Tips

Bikes are a lot of fun and great exercise. These are some great tips to help keep you safe while riding. Keep your bike tuned If your bike is not properly tuned, you could get in an accident due to a malfunction. For instance, if your brakes aren’t working properly and you can’t stop. StayContinue reading “Bicycle Safety Tips”

Ibera Bike Seat Bag Review

One great accessory you should get for your bike is a seat bag. With a nice bag you don’t have to worry about losing your stuff out of your pockets. I’ve had my Ibera seat bag for a few years now and it has worked great. It’s not very big, but it holds my iphone,Continue reading “Ibera Bike Seat Bag Review”

Bike Tune up Checklist

If you want to have lots of long, enjoyable rides you need to make sure your bike is working properly. Here is a checklist to go over while tuning up your bike. 1. Wash your bike You can’t expect a dirty bike to function properly. A bike needs to be happy to function at maximumContinue reading “Bike Tune up Checklist”