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        • ALL Garmin Edge Bike Computers Compared with Chart & Video: Edge 130 Plus, Explore, 530, 830 and 1030 Plus
        • Garmin Edge 530 vs. 830 vs. 1030 Plus Bike Computers: In-Depth Comparison, Reviews and Videos
        • Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs. 130 Plus: Premium vs. Budget!
        • Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs Garmin Edge 1030. What’s NEW About the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus?
      • Garmin Edge vs. Wahoo Bike Computers
        • Garmin Edge 530 vs. Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt
        • Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt vs. Garmin Edge 130 Plus Bike Computers: In-Depth Comparison, with Videos
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      • Best Cheap Bike Computers Under $65, 2020 – Includes Budget Wireless Computers
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      • ALL Garmin Edge Bike Computers Compared with Detailed Chart & Videos: Edge 130 Plus, Explore, 530, 830 and 1030 Plus
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      • 7 of the Best Cycling Balaclavas to Keep Your Head Warm this Winter
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    • 90 Best Gifts for Cyclists – Our Ultimate Gift Guide for Cyclists
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      • Best Waterproof Bike Panniers for Touring and Commuting: Ortlieb Bike Panniers
      • Best Commuter/Bike Touring Panniers: Two Wheel Gear Classic 2.0 Garment Pannier Review
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      • 7 of the Best Bike Lights for Night Riding and Commuting, 2021
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      • 3 of the best bike lights for commuter cyclists – Light & Motion Urban 350 vs. CatEye Volt 800 vs. NiteRider Lumina 750
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      • How to Choose the Right Bike Saddle
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      • Garmin Edge Bike Computers Compared
        • ALL Garmin Edge Bike Computers Compared with Detailed Chart & Videos: Edge 130 Plus, Explore, 530, 830 and 1030 Plus
        • Garmin Edge 530 vs 830 vs 1030 Plus Bike Computers: In-Depth Comparison, Reviews and Videos
        • Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs Garmin Edge 1030. What’s NEW About the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus?
        • Garmin Edge 530 vs 830 vs 1030 GPS Bike Computers: Full Review and Comparison of GPS Bike Computers with Navigation
        • Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs. 130 Plus Bike Computers: Premium vs. Cheap
      • Garmin Edge vs. Wahoo Bike Computers
        • Garmin Edge 530 vs Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt
        • Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt vs Garmin Edge 130 Plus Bike Computers: In-Depth Comparison, with Videos
        • Garmin Edge 520 Plus vs Wahoo ELEMNT
        • Garmin Edge 520 vs. Wahoo ELEMNT
    • Quick Links to our Best Posts about Bike Computers
    • Best Cheap Bike Computers Under $65, 2020 – Includes Budget Wireless Computers
    • Best Bike Computers, 2020 – Includes CatEye, Garmin, and Wireless Bike Computers
    • 7 of the Best Bike Computers, 2020 – from Budget to Premium
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      • Study Shows that Interval Training on a Bike is the Best Exercise to Fight Aging
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        • 5 Great Strength and Conditioning Exercises for Cyclists
        • Top 7 Strength Building Exercises for Cyclists
        • What Is the Function of Myelin in the Body?
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      • How to Transport Kids on Bikes (Video and Infographic)
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      • How to Prevent Cycling Knee and Hip Pain – Complete Guide to Stretching for Cyclists
      • Video: 3 Exercises for Cycling Knee Pain
      • 7 Ways to Prevent Cycling Knee Pain
      • 5 Doctor’s Tips to Start Cycling Again after Knee Replacement Surgery
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    • How to Keep your Bike from being Stolen – Top 10 Tips
      • 7 of the Best Bike Locks to Keep Your Bike Safe, 2021
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    • How to Get Your Bike Ready for Safe Winter Cycling
    • How to Pick the Right Size Bike – Complete Bike Frame Size Guide
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      • 7 of the Best Bike Lights for Night Riding and Commuting, 2021
      • 7 of the Best Waterproof Bike Panniers, 2020 – for Better Bike Commuting and Touring
      • Top 10 Tips on How to Avoid a Sore Butt from Cycling
      • How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues
        • How to Choose the Right Bike Saddle
      • 9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles, 2021
      • The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When They Try to Start Bike Commuting
      • Can Cycling Cause Penis Numbness, Erectile Dysfunction, and Prostate Cancer?
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      • What Is the Function of Myelin in the Body?
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      • How To Clean Your Bike Chain the Easy Way
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      • Research reveals a surprising benefit of separated bike lanes
      • Montreal Cycling, Part 3: Separated Bike Lanes – What Other Cities can Learn from Montreal
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7 of the Best Waterproof Cycling Pants for Men and Women, 2021

January 18, 2021 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment

7 of the best waterproof cycling pants for men and women
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We compare 7 of the best waterproof cycling pants for men and women. This post has everything you need to know to choose the best cycling pants. Includes a chart comparing 7 of the best waterproof cycling pants; reviews and videos; plus information about how to choose the best cycling pants, explaining the technology that produces pants that are both waterproof and breathable.

7 of the Best Budget Indoor Bike Trainers, 2021

January 9, 2021 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment

7 of the best budget indoor trainers
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This post compares 7 of the best budget indoor bike trainers, ranging in price from less than $100, to around $560. These indoor trainers include Turbo, Fluid, Magnetic, Electronic and Air resistance trainers. We even feature an affordable smart trainer. An indoor bike trainer is a great way to build your cycling fitness when circumstances make it hard to go outside. Simply set up your regular bike on an indoor bike trainer and pedal away. In this post we describe the different types of indoor bike trainers available, and list 7 of the best budget indoor bike trainers. We also recommend a couple of essential accessories to make your indoor bike training experience more comfortable.

Stocking Stuffers for Cyclists – Cycling Gifts for Cyclists 2020

December 9, 2020 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment

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In this guide we present dozens of ideas for stocking stuffers for cyclists, all arranged in an easy-to-scan chart. Our suggestions are based on the items that our readers consistently buy and enjoy. And also on products that we personally use and love. After the chart, we have more details about our top suggestions, plus handy links to many more gift choices.

90 Best Gifts for Cyclists 2020 – Our Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide

November 13, 2020 by Average Joe Cyclist 12 Comments

Best gifts for cyclists
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In this gift guide for cyclists we offer suggestion for the 80 best gifts for cyclists in 2020, grouped into price ranges. Whether you are looking for a Secret Santa gift under $15, or something very special for the cyclist you love (where price is no object) – we have you covered! Our suggestions are based on the items that our readers consistently buy and enjoy. And also on products that we personally use and love. We have a handy chart that shows you all of our top gift picks at a glance. After that, we have more details about our top suggestions, plus handy links to many more gift choices.

The Amazon Prime Day Sale is HERE!

October 8, 2020 by Maggie Leave a Comment

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If you are an online shopper, take note that the Amazon Prime Day Sale is HERE! It’s always the biggest online sale of the year, so it’s well worth checking out. And we will be watching closely for great cycling deals, and updating this post to let you know about them.

Quick Links to Our Most Popular Posts on Waterproof Cycling Gear

September 23, 2020 by Average Joe Cyclist 2 Comments

Quick Links to Our Most Popular Posts on Waterproof Cycling Gear
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In this post we present, for your convenience, quick links to our most popular posts on waterproof cycling gear. This includes waterproof cycling jackets, cycling pants, cycling balaclavas and winter cycling gloves. We hope this post will be a handy reference point for you to quickly find the information you need to be able to cycle in comfort this fall and winter.

Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt vs Garmin Edge 130 Plus Bike Computers: In-Depth Comparison, with Videos

August 24, 2020 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment

Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt vs. Garmin Edge 130 Plus - spend a few minutes to ensure you get the best bike computer for your needs and budget!
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This post, with videos and a features chart, is an in-depth comparison of the Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt vs Garmin Edge 130 Plus. The Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt is more expensive than the brand new Garmin Edge 130 Plus. And the Garmin Edge 130 Plus is hailed by many as one of the best possible bang-for-your-bucks bike computers you could possibly find. For example, Cycling News says that the “feature-packed Garmin Edge 130 Plus contains everything you would ever want from a cycling computer.” So, it might seem to be a no-brainer to buy the Edge 130 Plus. But first, spend a minute checking out what the Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt offers for a few extra dollars. We hope this post will help you to make the best decision for your own personal cycling needs!

Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs. 130 Plus Bike Computers: Premium vs. Budget

August 16, 2020 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment

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This in-depth post with video reviews aims to give you all the information you need to choose between the two newest Garmin Edge bike computers – the 1030 Plus vs 130 Plus. The Edge 1030 Plus costs one-third of what the 1030 Plus costs. And yet, Cycling News has this to say about this budget choice: “The feature-packed Garmin Edge 130 Plus contains everything you would ever want from a cycling computer.” This makes it very fair for you to ask the question: will the new Edge 130 Plus be enough to meet my bike computing needs, so that I don’t have to spend nearly as much money? We hope this post will make it easy for you to answer this question for yourself.

Garmin Edge 530 vs 830 vs 1030 Plus Bike Computers: In-Depth Comparison, Reviews and Videos

July 27, 2020 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment

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This in-depth post with videos gives you all the information you need to choose between the Garmin Edge 530 vs 830 vs 1030 Plus. The brand new Garmin Edge 1030 Plus now offers some exciting new features, including masses of free maps. But the upgraded Edge 830 and Edge 530 offer a lot of premium features for less money. So, how to decide? We hope that this very in-depth post will help you with this choice. First I have a chart that compares the most important features of these three bike computers. Then I discuss the differences between the three bike computers. Finally, I offer some advice on which Garmin Edge GPS bike computer to buy, based on your needs and preferences.

Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs Garmin Edge 1030. What’s New About the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus?

June 30, 2020 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment

What’s New About the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus? Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs Garmin Edge 1030. The new Garmin Edge 1030 Plus on an upfront mount
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This post lists all of the upgrades to be found in the new Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs the GPS bike computer it replaces, the Garmin Edge 1030. At the end of the post we include a video that showcases the new features.

Garmin Edge 530 vs Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt

June 20, 2020 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment

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This post (with videos) compares the Garmin Edge 530 vs Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt in detail. The Garmin Edge 530 and the Wahoo ELEMNT are two of the best premium GPS bike computers in the world. This post compares their features to help you decide which of these premium bike computers would be best for you. Our comparative chart helps you to make a quick, complete comparison.

Thule Camber Bike Rack Review – up to 2 Bikes

June 12, 2020 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment

Thule Helium Pro Bike Rack
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The Thule Helium Pro Bike Rack is an excellent, robust bike rack that enable your to transport up to three bikes safely over the roughest of roads. It’s a cinch to install, and easy to use. Plus, it is lightweight, making it easy to handle.

Exclusive Offer for AJC Readers: the Duer Cycling Commuter Collection

June 5, 2020 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment

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Introducing Duer’s Cycling Commuter Collection – with 10% off for AJC Readers! We recently discovered Duer’s Cycling Commuter Collection! Duer offers performance cycling wear that is comfortable to wear and looks great, both on and off the bike. Check out our favorite Duer picks here.

7 of the Best Women’s Cycling Jackets, 2021 – Waterproof and Windproof

June 2, 2020 by Maggie Leave a Comment

It's a big bonus to have a. highly visible cycling jacket
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This in-depth post with videos compares 7 of the best women’s cycling jackets, including windproof and waterproof cycling jackets. Includes a detailed table comparing the jackets, and explains the difference between windproof vs waterproof jackets. Whether you are looking for a waterproof cycling jacket, a windproof cycling jacket, or both – something in this post should do the trick!

Can Cycling Cause Penis Numbness, Erectile Dysfunction, and Prostate Cancer?

May 11, 2020 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment

Can Cycling Cause Penis Numbness, Erectile Dysfunction, and Prostate Cancer? Can Cycling Cause Penis Numbness, Erectile Dysfunction, and Prostate Cancer?
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This post and video address the concerns that many male cyclists have about penis numbness, erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer. We think you will find this post reassuring. We also offer suggestions to avoid penis numbness and related problems, in the section called What Male Cyclists Can Do to Prevent Erectile Dysfunction.

7 of the Best Bike Locks to Keep Your Bike Safe, 2021

May 8, 2020 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment

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This post with videos compares 7 of the best bike locks, and shows you the Independent Security Ratings of the strongest, most secure bike locks on the market. All but one of these locks are rated as Gold Standard by Sold Secure. The unrated one is our super budget bike lock option, which is only suitable for limited circumstances.

How to Choose the Right Bike Saddle

May 5, 2020 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

So get yourself a comfortable saddle, and get out there and have fun on your bike! How to pick a comfortable bike saddle
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This post has a ton of information to help you understand how to choose the best bike saddle. A comfortable bike saddle will enable you to enjoy cycling, while an uncomfortable one could cause you to give up cycling in painful despair. This post walks you through the process of making sure you get the right saddle for your own specific cycling needs.

How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues

May 4, 2020 by Maggie Leave a Comment

How Women Cyclists Can Prevent Problems with Saddle Soreness and Associated Issues.
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This post is about the problems that women cyclists sometimes experience with our “lady parts,” due to saddle soreness. It includes an explanation of what causes the problems; descriptions of the various problems; advice on how to treat them and when to seek medical help; and advice on how to avoid all of these problems in the first place. The issues I have focused on are vaginitis (yeast infections); urinary tract infections; saddle soreness (includes chafing, folliculitis, saddle sores, and boils); genital numbness; and labial hypertrophy (swollen labia).

9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles, 2021

April 21, 2020 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment

Best road bike saddles
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This video-packed post compares 9 of the best road bike saddles, helping you to choose which road bike saddle would be the best for you. Includes a chart that enables you to quickly compare features and decide which bike saddle would suit your cycling needs best. Brands include Fizik, Brooks, Selle, and Fabric. We feature saddles for men and women. Also included are video reviews, and videos showing how the best road bike saddles are made.

7 of the Best Bike Computers, 2021 – from Budget to Premium

April 6, 2020 by Average Joe Cyclist Leave a Comment

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This post with videos compares 7 of the best bike computers available in 2020, ranging from budget to premium. There are so many great bike computers that choosing one can be overwhelming. This post about 7 of the best bike computers will help you figure out what works for your needs. It includes a handy comparison chart of the features of each bike computer. These bike computers made the list for one of two reasons: either because they are really cheap yet can do the essential functions; or because they offer an impressive range of features.

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