You finally took the leap and registered for your first triathlon. But…like many others, you are a little intimidated by the prospect of swimming in a river, lake, or ocean. It’s completely understandable–every triathlete can relate to this feeling at one time or another. Since tri season is heating up, we wanted to offer some...
Author: Julia
How to Tackle and Conquer Your First Triathlon
At Bikes Palm Beach, you’ll find a diverse group of athletes working in our shop including road cyclists, mountain bikers, gravel riders, runners, swimmers, triathletes, and those of us who also do a combination of these activities. Since triathlon season is now upon us in South Florida, we want to share some of our own...
How to Avoid Common DIY Bike Maintenance Mistakes
We all agree that bikes are a fun way to get around and stay fit. Let’s not forget that they require regular maintenance for optimal performance. Unfortunately, if you’re not very familiar with proper bike maintenance, it can be easy to make mistakes, leading to costly repairs or accidents down the road. We compiled a...
How to Choose the Right Bike for Older Riders
Cycling is a great, low-impact form of exercise that can help anyone maintain their health and well-being. Staying active becomes more important as we age, especially since reflexes and mobility become more limited than when we were younger. For older adults, choosing the right bicycle can be intimidating, especially if they are new to cycling,...
Practical Tips for Safe Running
For most runners, there’s something almost meditative about lacing up and going for a run, no matter the distance or the pace. Most of us want to be able to zone out and shut out the world when we are running, but there are some simple things we can do to ensure our runs are...
Best Tips for Riding in a Group Ride
So you’ve got that shiny new bike and are chomping at the bit to get out on the road and enjoy the wind in your face and fresh air with your riding buddies. After all, bike rides are more fun with friends. But maybe you’re a little nervous about riding in a group for the...
Where Should I Sell My Bike?
“Where should I sell my bike?” “Can I get more money for my bike if I sell it myself?” “How much is my bike worth?” “Does Bikes Palm Beach buy used bikes?” These are just some of the questions we frequently answer at Bikes Palm Beach. If you’re unsure of the process, It can be...
5 Reasons to Buy Your New Bike at Bikes Palm Beach
If you love bikes as much as we all do, you probably drool over every new model that you see out on group rides or while watching pro races or even in our shop when you bring your current bike in for service. Here at the store, we all drool over the new bikes when...
Pedal Assist vs Throttle E-Bikes
What’s the difference between pedal assist versus throttle powered e-bikes? You know that thrill you get when you ride your bike really fast and it feels almost effortless? Kind of like what I imagine dogs feel when they stick their heads out of car windows and catch that wind. You know—that feeling. That’s what it...
Ultrasonic Bike Parts Cleaning
Ultrasonic Bike Parts Cleaning: What’s the big deal? If you’re like most bike owners, one of the things you probably dread most about bike maintenance is cleaning your chain and groupset. Let’s face it–it’s dirty and greasy and nearly impossible to clean to a point that at least looks decently clean. Some of us have...