This comprehensive guide walks you through the intricacies of single-speed and multi-speed bikes, helping you make an informed decision based on your riding style, terrain preferences and goals.

Got a need for speed? Then take a look at all the ways you can make a single speed bike go faster. From tyre pressure to chain tension. No lycra necessary.

On a geared bike, the derailleur springs usually take care of chain tension for you. But fixie bikes or single speed bikes don’t have a derailleur. As a result, some DIY chain tension adjustment is...

Fixie bikes make excellent road bikes. But can you get fixed gear mountain bikes? Here’s everything you need to know about hitting the trails on a fixie.

Riding a bike is good exercise. But do single speed bikes have the edge over geared bikes when it comes to fitness?

Like the idea of road or mountain biking without gears and derailleurs weighing you down? Then a single speed bike, with just one speed setting, makes for an easier ride with less maintenance at the...

Planning on getting the miles in on your road bike? Then you may be wondering if single speed bikes are good for long distances. We give you the pros and cons of geared bikes versus...

Want to quit sweaty public transport and cycle to work instead? Wondering if single speed bikes are good for commuting? There are many types of bikes out there so why choose a single speed commuter...

How do you tighten a bike chain on a single speed bike? And what is the correct chain tension? Here we walk you through this easy bike maintenance task.