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Mayo Zhang

Co-Founder of Rinasclta Bike. With over 10 years experiences in international trade and business, with tremendous passion on cycling industry, I share the in-depth guides on bikes and sourcing experiences from China. Quora | LinkedIn
Bike brands list

Bike brands list: A to Z, by continents, countries and categories

The bicycle’s inception traces back to the early 19th century as a simple wooden frame without pedals, evolving into pedal-driven versions later in the century; similarly, bike brands began as small workshops, growing into globally recognized names as the bicycle’s popularity surged, reflecting the innovation and diversification of cycling over the years. Our guide to […]

Bike materials

Bike materials: common types, how to choose and how materials performance

Bike materials play a crucial role in determining bicycle performance, durability, and cost, with the most common types including aluminum, steel, chromoly steel, titanium, and carbon fiber. These materials are selected based on their unique properties to suit different cycling disciplines, from lightweight carbon fiber frames favored in professional road racing to durable chromoly steel […]

Bike manufacturing

Bike manufacturing: What is it, process, cost, major countries and regions

Bicycle manufacturing is a specialized segment of the broader manufacturing industry, where the relationship is defined by the application of specific labor, machinery, tools, and material processing techniques to transform raw materials into functional and often innovative bicycles. This sector of the bicycle industry is a dynamic component of the global market, relying on advanced […]

Cycling vs. treadmill

Cycling vs. treadmill: benefits, disadvantages, similarities and differences

Cycling versus treadmill exercises, encompassing forms like road cycling, mountain biking, stationary bikes, air bikes, smart trainers, and treadmills including manual, motorized, foldable, and hybrid models, both offer adjustable cardiovascular workouts suited for various fitness levels and goals. Cycling and treadmill workouts both improve cardiovascular health, aid in weight loss, and enhance mood through endorphin […]

Cycling foot pain

Cycling foot pain: types, causes and how to prevent

Cycling foot pain can arise from stress or strain on foot bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles, affecting areas like the top, bottom, sides, or edges of the foot, including the heel, toes, arch, or anywhere in between, due to the repetitive motions and pressure distribution unique to cycling. In a 2012 study by Paediatric Podiatrist […]

Does cycling burn belly fat

Does cycling burn belly fat? Causes and how to lose belly fat from biking

Cycling can effectively burn belly fat as a cardio-intensive exercise. There are two main types of belly fat: visceral and subcutaneous fat. Visceral fat is deeper abdominal obesity surrounding vital organs and poses greater health risks, while subcutaneous fat lies just under the skin, often referred to as FUPA(Fat Upper Pelvic Area) or tummy fat. […]

Cycling for weight loss

Cycling for weight loss: how much can you lose and how to lose weight

Cycling is among the most popular and effective low-impact cardio and aerobic workouts to lose weight. Riding a bike increases muscle strength, improves joint mobility, boosts the immune system, and helps to fight against cardiovascular diseases. An individual weighing 154 lbs(70 kg) can lose between 0.56 to 2.24 lbs(0.25 to 1.02 kg) in one week […]

20 Health Benefits of Cycling Physical, Psychological and Environmental

20 Health Benefits of Cycling: Physical, Psychological and Environmental

Cycling, also known as biking or bicycling, involves the use of bicycles for exercise, sport or transport. Bicycling started to get popular in the 1860s. The top 5 health benefits of riding a bike include helping with weight loss, increasing muscle strength, flexibility, and stamina, enhancing balance, posture, and coordination, improving joint mobility and fortifying […]

Cycling rules and laws

Bike Safety: Cycling Rules, Laws and Tips for Adults and Kids

Following the cycling rules, laws and biking safety requirements are necessary for cyclists who like to commute to work, cycling for racing, biking to lose weight, riding in night, and bicycling with babies and kids. Biking is becoming one of the most popular recreational activities in nowadays due to its low impact, easy to start […]

Cycling training plan

Cycling training Plan: Training zone, plans for all level cyclists and how to use

Cycling training plan varies based on the cyclist’s fitness level, training zones, cycling training purpose, combination of cycling workouts and indoor or outdoor training for cycling. The plan is a structured and comprehensive program that spans over a longer period, like weeks or months, designed to help cyclists achieve a specific goal, such as preparing […]