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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 accessories

Bike accessories: definition, different categories and how to choose

Bike accessories are essential components and add-ons designed to enhance the safety, performance, comfort, utility, and personalization of any bicycle—whether for commuting, road cycling, mountain biking, touring, or e-biking. From early innovations like the bicycle bell in 1877 (UK) to modern smart lights, GPS computers, tubeless repair kits, and aerodynamic carbon bottle cages, accessories have […]

Bike suspension travel

Bike suspension travel: definition, types and how much do you need

Bike suspension travel refers to the maximum distance a bike’s suspension (fork or rear shock) can compress to absorb impacts from the terrain, playing a crucial role in determining how a bike handles bumps, drops, and rough surfaces. Originally developed in the 1980s for mountain bikes in the USA and Europe to improve rider control […]

Bike coil vs air shock

Bike coil vs air shock: pros & cons, which is better?

Bike suspension technology has evolved dramatically over the past few decades, with coil and air shocks now serving as two dominant options across different types of mountain bikes—from cross-country (XC) and trail to enduro and downhill. This comparison exists because riders demand the perfect balance between ride feel, adjustability, weight, and durability, depending on the […]

Bike suspension fork

Bike suspension fork: definition, types, how to choose and maintain

Bike suspension forks are front-end mechanical components designed to absorb shocks and vibrations from uneven terrain, significantly enhancing control, comfort, and safety for cyclists—especially in mountain, gravel, and hybrid biking. First introduced commercially in the early 1990s by RockShox in the United States, suspension forks have evolved into sophisticated systems featuring air or coil springs, […]

Bike suspension

Bike suspension: definition, types, how to choose and maintain

Bike suspension refers to the system of springs, dampers, and linkages designed to absorb shocks from uneven terrain, improving comfort, traction, and control for cyclists across various disciplines. Originating in the mountain biking scene of the 1980s in the United States—particularly in Marin County, California—suspension technology has evolved from rudimentary elastomers to advanced air and […]

Track cycling

Track cycling: what is it, racing, equipment, how to ride and training plans

Track cycling is a bicycle racing sport usually conducted in a velodrome, featuring specialized bikes and various sprint and endurance events, recognized at the Olympic level and governed by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). It differs from road cycling in that races occur on a banked track, requiring different techniques and strategies, with races often […]

Bike brake rotors

Bike brake rotors: definition, types, how to choose and maintain

Bike brake rotors are the metal discs attached to a bicycle’s wheel hubs that provide the braking surface for disc brake systems, allowing pads to clamp down and generate friction to slow or stop the bike. Originally adapted from motorcycling in the late 1990s and popularized by mountain biking in Europe and North America—thanks to […]

Indoor cycling

Indoor cycling: what it is, how it works, benefits, equipment and workout plans

Indoor cycling, or spinning, is a low-impact cardiovascular workout performed on a particular indoor cycling bike setup that combines endurance, intensity, interval, and recovery exercises to mimic outdoor cycling conditions. Like outdoor cycling, biking indoors primarily targets muscles like the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, glutes, and hip flexors, engages the core, lower back and shoulders to […]

Gravel biking

Gravel biking: what is it, equipment, racing, how to ride and training plans

Gravel biking is a form of cycling that combines elements of both road biking and mountain biking, designed to traverse a variety of surfaces including gravel, dirt, and paved roads. It differs from mountain biking in that gravel bikes are designed with a lighter frame, narrower tires, and a geometry that offers a more comfortable […]

Bike brake pads

Bike brake pads: definition, types, how to choose and maintain

Bike brake pads are small but essential components of a bicycle’s braking system, responsible for generating friction against either the rim or rotor to slow down or stop the bike. Introduced in early rim-brake systems in the late 19th century and evolving significantly with the rise of disc brakes in the 1990s—driven by brands like […]