What’s slowing you down? No, I’m not referring to the box of doughnuts you inhaled at work, but rather the type of brakes installed on your bike. Rim Bike Brakes There are several types of rim brakes, including cantilever, calipers and v-brakes. Rim brakes are ubiquitous on everything from hybrids to road bikes and […]
Your bicycle chain contains hundreds of moving parts. How efficiently these parts move directly translates into how much work your legs have to do to keep propelling you forward. Neglect your bike chain and your shifting will likely suffer as will the life of your cassette and chainrings. If your right calf has ever been […]
If you’re looking for a fun and cheap, earth-friendly vacation, nothing beats bike camping! Whether you’re heading off for a weekend in the wilderness or a night at a local campground, here’s a primer on how to pack your Maya Cycle bike trailer and plot the perfect bike camping adventure. Iron out the details […]
If you’re always cycling solo, you might be missing out. Riding with cycling clubs offers many social benefits as well as the thrill of drafting and cycling at faster speeds. Best of all, riding with the pack helps hone your skills, improve fitness and find other cyclists to keep you company on your route. If […]
If you’ve ever lost a wheel to theft, you know the importance of locking up the wheels— not just the frame. But how you secure your wheels to the bike also makes a difference.  Know your parts.  A bolt-on wheel, also referred to as a solid axle or one that uses an axle nut, […]
Over 3,000 cyclists, friends, family and community members raised over $200,000 for cancer care services at the Betty Wallace Women’s Health Centre and the Betty & Buster Lockwood Cancer Detection and Treatment Centre. Maya Cycle was seen at the event as a participant and proud sponsor!! Congratulations Margarita Staniszewski and everyone who participated at this […]
If a few drops of rain send you running for your car keys or to the nearest bus stop, there’s a simple solution. Outfit your bike with a pair of fenders. Available in a variety of styles and materials, fenders will not only help keep you dry, but they will also protect your bike. […]
The 2012 Vancouver bike show was a hit! The fact that the Outdoor Adventure show and Vancouver Bike Show were held in the same venue and side-by-side brought a larger crowd of cycling enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. Waves of BUSY kept us on our feet for two solid days. The Vancouver bike show had something […]
If you think baskets are just for kids bikes and cruisers, think again. For a lightweight, versatile solution for toting your stuff, consider bike baskets. They come in a variety of sizes and materials and will instantly add style points to your ride. Add them anywhere. Baskets will mount to the front or rear of […]
If you want to stir a lively debate among cyclists, simply ask which is better: 26 inches or 29er? Many mountain bikers will extol the virtues of one wheel size over another, but what benefits do larger wheels offer commuters? 700c vs. 29 inches Many commuters have been rolling to work on 29-inch-wheels for years. […]
