Tag: Comfort

The bicycle was introduced in the 19th century in Europe by German Inventor Karl von Drais. He is credited with developing the first bicycle. He introduced it to the people in Paris in 1818. It is supposed to originate from the human-powered vehicle called Draisines. Drais invented a walking machine that would help him get around the royal gardens faster. It was known by many names, including the “velocipede,” “dandy horse,” “hobby-horse,” “draisine” and “running machine. It had no pedals and its frame was a wooden beam. It had two same-size in-line wheels with the front one steerable and mounted in a frame which was straddled. In 1839, Kirkpatrick MacMillan, a Scottish blacksmith, allegedly completed construction of a pedal driven…

Although the world of bikes is still very male-dominated in terms of products available on the market, there are some great women-specific items and hacks out there to improve comfort when riding a bike for women. These women-specific cycling products and hacks are not just for lycra-clad women who want to ride fast on skinny tires. Thankfully, there’s a great way to ensure maximum comfort regardless of what bike you ride or why you choose pedal power.  These tips often won’t break the bank either!  1. Consider a Bike Fit  Okay, I know we just said it won’t break the bank, and this one may be expensive, but it could be completely life-altering.  Therefore, the cost is very much worth…

Bicycles come in many shapes and sizes, and for good reasons. A featherweight, carbon-framed wonder is no good for riding to the shops for a pint of milk and some bread. Similarly, a commuter-orientated bike won’t be the best choice for riding some local off-road trails. ‘Comfort’ is a relatively new term in the cycling sphere and one some use to classify this type of bike. Searching the internet for a comfort bike might make you think other bikes are uncomfortable. Whilst that’s not strictly true, comfort bikes prioritise how riders feel when riding. Comfort is key. So much so in fact, that other bicycle attributes like speed, utility or versatility may fall by the wayside.  This Discerning Cyclist guide…