St Kilda Cycles

Commuting in the autumn and winter season is a tricky affair as the days get shorter and the weather becomes increasingly wet and cold. It can be more challenging for those who are just starting with the bike, therefore, they need to be extra cautious. However, there are a few simple accessories and preparations that may help extend your bike trips to all along the year. So, the following tips may come in handy when next winter or autumn knocks on your door: ● Make Sure You Have Enough Lube: In a wet and cold atmosphere, the lubrication on the chain washes off quickly as the bike splashes through pits and puddles. Also, during this season dirt and gruff deposits easily on the chain. The simplest way to deal with this problem is to clean and lubricate the bike as regular as possible. The frequency of this activity relies on the frequency of your rides and the kind of weather conditions you are in. A simple suggestion is to clean and lubricate after every 200kms ride that you take around...

If you have been observant to your surroundings you may notice a lot of Australians riding bike to work every day. There is hardly any end to the benefits associated with cycling, it saves money, helps the planet, saves time wasted in crawling queues at peak traffic hours, saves fuel, and so on. The basic thumb of rule is that is you are living within 15 kilometres radius of your workplace, you can always make the smart choice of biking to work instead of driving to work. If you wish to make things better, you can always choose a f olding commuter bike to both ride and carry your bike.   How To get Started With Biking? A lot of people have questions and dilemmas when it comes to riding to work. So, to simplify things here are a few tips and suggestions that may help clarify the confusions and help them take an informed decision.   ●       Time Saviour: As we said before, if you live within 15 km radius of your workplace, you can easily rid...