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HOW AND WHERE TO BUY BIKES ONLINE

by Steve 19 comments Last updated: April 5, 2022

If you are thinking about buying a bike online this year, it’s never been easier. Here’s how and where to do it along with bikes to consider.

Bikes
Disc Brake Road Bike Gear
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THE BEST ONLINE BIKE STORE RANKINGS

by Steve 65 comments Last updated: June 13, 2022

Check out my online bike store rankings of those shops with the best prices, selection, satisfaction, and support for cycling enthusiasts

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In The Know Cycling is for cyclists who want to know – but don’t have the time to do all the research and comparisons to figure out – what gear they should get next and where they should get it.

I’m Steve, a road cycling enthusiast like many of you. I created this site, write the reviews, and answer your comments. Join me on this ride.

CYCLING GEAR REVIEWS

BIKES
– Why Buy a Road Disc Bike
– How to Buy a Bike Online

WHEELS
– How to Choose Wheels
– Carbon Wheels
– Value-Priced Wheels
– All-Around Wheels
– Alloy Wheels
– Aero Wheels
– Climbing Wheels
– Rim Brake Wheels

GRAVEL
– Gravel Wheels
– Gravel Tires
– Gravel Shoes
– Gravel Shorts
– Gravel Riding Technique
– Top 25 Gravel Events

TIRES
– Tubeless Tires
– Gravel Tires
– Choosing Tire Size

COMPONENTS
– Electronic Groupsets
– Road Bike Pedals

ELECTRONICS
– Why Use a Power Meter
– Best Power Meters
– Best Power Meter Pedals
– Wahoo Bolt vs, Garmin Edge

KIT, SHOES, AND HELMETS
– Men’s Bib Shorts
– Women’s Bib Shorts
– Spring and Fall Kit
– Gravel Shorts
– Road Bike Shoes
– Gravel Shoes
– Aero Road Helmets
– Light and Cool Helmets
– Cycling Sunglasses

ONLINE BIKE STORES
– Best Deals
– Store Rankings
– Compare Prices

MY TAKE
– Ride Faster: Gear & Kit
– Ride Faster: Training & Technique
– 5 Beliefs About Gear I’ve Dropped
– Paceline Riding Don’ts and Dos
– What You Need on Every Ride

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Your Recent Comments

David July 5, 2022 at 4:49 pm on THE BEST TUBELESS TIRESit does help, many thanks Steve!
David July 5, 2022 at 11:22 am on THE BEST TUBELESS TIRESThanks! Maybe I miss-understood this part: "I’ve tested the ENVE SES Road Tire and included it in the previous update
David Giraldo July 4, 2022 at 5:33 pm on THE BEST TUBELESS TIRESHi Steve, I understand you don’t want to share the ENVE SES tire review due to it’s lower score installation-wise,
Russell Garner July 3, 2022 at 4:52 pm on BONTRAGER AEOLUS PRO 37 – BEST VALUE FOR TUBED CLINCHER TIRE USERSThanks Steve. I do have a choice of east for flat or west for hills. But there's always a moderate
Russell Garner July 3, 2022 at 10:05 am on BONTRAGER AEOLUS PRO 37 – BEST VALUE FOR TUBED CLINCHER TIRE USERSDo you feel differently now you've tried the 51s? I was umming and ahhing but fundamentally I'm upgrading from the

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