SPD cleats make the most sense if you ride outdoors. You can even swap out your spin bike pedals for a pair of SPD-compatible pedals so you can use the same shoes with your spin bike and your ...

If your bike will allow them, clutchless shifts up through the box make for a smooth ride. Just roll the throttle off slightly to reduce the engine load and then slip the lever up into the next ratio.

Let’s face it: we live in the UK, and learning to ride in ... riding a bike. Obsessive people think about every detail, and test the smallest little things to see if they make an improvement.