One hundred years ago, there was one basic bicycle type: frame, two wheels, narrow tyres, rim brakes, saddle, and handlebars. Nowadays, there are disc brakes, flat bars, knobby tyres, folding frames, ...

The dropouts are a fundamental part of a bicycle frame, enabling the wheel axles to be secured. A bike has two pairs of dropouts – one at the fork for the front wheel to attach and another at the rear ...

Rear suspension systems make a big difference on mountain bikes, but most such setups are a bit "much" for use on regular commuter bikes. The Type 57x bicycle was designed with that fact in mind, as ...

Choosing what material you want your frame to be made from is one of the key decisions to make when buying a bike. Bike frames have been made from a variety of different materials over the years, with ...