Category: MY BIKE ‘SHOP TALK’

The best solution for people who have arthritis, cartilage injuries, and chronic inflammation. Ideal for athletes affected by arthritis, cartilage injuries and chronic inflammation. This can happen when you do regular running or jogging and even for cycling as a low-impact sport, you could suffer from knee aches if there is poor foot alignment in your setup.

Just like everything else, the bicycle has to fit the rider’s anatomy. If we ride without adjusting the bicycle to our needs, it could result in knee pain, which is a common issue with riders.

The 4 most common causes of knee pains are due to improper saddle height or position, having a crank that is too long for the rider, rider pushing excessively high gears, or poor foot alignment. We give 2 suggestions on cycling posture for the feet :

If the pain is in the front of the knee (Anterior Pain):

Pushing too high gears          ->              Lower gear, and increase cadence

Saddle too low or far forward             ->              Raise seat or move seat back

Foot too far forward on the pedal              ->           Move foot back to have toes in line with the pedal

Crank arms too long         ->             Shorten crank arms by 2.5 cm

If the pain is in the back of the knee (Posterior Pain):

Saddle too high or far back          ->          Lower seat, or move seat forward

Too much pedal float             ->           Limit float to 6 – 8 degrees

But for the many of us who have been avid badminton or squash players, that knee ache could be due to wear and tear of the cartilage in the knee area. If all else fails, you might just need supplements to aid you.

Consider Jointplex Pro. 

 

 

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE

Folding bikes today offer a myriad of wheel sizes, folding systems and colour choices to suit all kinds of cycling profiles and needs. For this, extensive research is required and, not surprisingly, you can find seemingly endless information on the web.

At My Bike Shop, we pride ourselves on helping customers avoid all that endless screen time and decide on the best brand and the most applicable model for them. (It’s like the difference between trying to read up on a medical issue yourself and going straight to your doctor for immediate and accurate diagnosis and treatment!)

However, the decision-making process is worth knowing and these are six steps we suggest you follow before committing to a folding bike.

BUYERS’ GUIDE FOR FOLDING BIKES 

Very often we have customers who refuse to don a bicycle helmet for various WRONG reasons, from “not necessary” and “it messes up my hair” to ” I am going at a slow speed” or “it’s just too hot”. The bicycle helmets we sell range from S$49 to S$250 and we brought quality to every price category so that the economics of owning a helmet is a weak one when you consider the fact that you need protection to your head when someone hits you.

HOWEVER, when it comes to care of your scalp, which could lead to itchiness or hair root aggravation, we do ask that you take note of a few things:

1. Pick a good fit for the helmet
Too tight a fitting or too loose can lead to the helmet pulling on the roots of the hair. The scientific name is traction Alopecia. You can easily avoid any risk of traction alopecia due to wearing a helmet, by using a helmet of the right size that is not too tight or too loose on your head. Do the 2VI method.

While putting on the helmet also ensure that no hair is pulled very tightly by the helmet. Take your time every time you put it on, and continue jiggling and shifting the helmet till you reach the most comfortable position, when no hair is pulled back tightly. Also take care while taking off the helmet.

2. Keep your helmet clean and store it in an airy and hygienic place to avoid hair loss
As your scalp sweats up due to wearing a helmet, the inner layer of the helmet also gets wet with sweat. It is also important to clean the inner lining of your helmet regularly and to ensure that there is no fungal growth on the inner soft layer. Store your helmet in a hygienic and airy place so that it can easily get dried up and is not smelly. We recommend you shower with your helmet after each ride. No, you do not need to wear it but shampoo the straps and inner lining ( BUT we won’t stop you LoL)

3. Stay dry 
Along with the above tips, you can also follow the following to avoid any hair loss caused due to wearing a helmet,

Every time you take a break between rides, take off your helmet to give your hair and helmet some time to dry out. Towel down to dry faster.
Wearing a piece of cloth or scarf on your head or covering your hair before putting on the helmet can be a very effective way to reduce any risk of hair loss due to helmet. The cotton cloth will reduce any friction between the hair and the helmet and will also soak up the sweat, quickly eliminating all the worries. However, always ensure that the cloth is washed and completely clean before putting it on.

    

Singapore like many Asian countries is aging fast. With it we have a growing population faced with illnesses that comes with the aging population. Of course diet, exercise and good management of lifestyles goes a long way to have a better retirement life.

But what happens when tragedy strikes and you suffer a stroke or lost your ability to walk independently? The rehabilitation regime is always a walking aid. But most walking aids require you to hold on to it and your posture is often not ideal. They are not on wheels (therefore mobility is slow) and you will need your hand(s) to operate.

Enter the LifeGlider™. It is a new mobility device that permits upright, hands-free mobility.
It is designed to reduce the fear of falling and the fatigue sometimes associated with struggling to walk.

The patented LifeGlider represents an evolution in assistive mobility devices and is unique in the way it secures the user’s center of gravity. This enables upright posture, balance, and greater confidence as the fear of falling is minimized. Securing the body’s center frees the hands, since gripping the device is not necessary. (No need to hold the device – the device holds you.)

BUILT-IN SEAT:  FOR FULL OR PARTIAL WEIGHT ALLEVIATION
The LifeGlider’s built-in seat is positioned to support the pelvis at the seat bones and may be used to alleviate all, some, or no weight, as needed. When walking, the seat provides extra security and stability, enabling even those with limited leg strength to enjoy mobility and conduct daily activities.

We ship globally except to the USA. 

        

Why scooting isn’t just for kids. Five health benefits including strengthening your core muscles and your tush!

PMDs are typically powered by motor and a rechargeable battery. Swifty Scooter premium adults skate scooters strengthen core muscles and for those who need to get back into shape, using that Skate scooter for your errands or exploring the city or neighborhood gives you a great workout. PLUS it gives you that longer range than running or jogging and they not only offer you the mobility, they allow you to fold, roll and bring them onto the Bus/SMRT. The SwiftyOne and SwiftyZero take riders up to 150kg.

If your kids love their scooters, investing in a quality adult version not only gives you a ticket to join the fun on the school run but also provides a host of additional benefits.

Scooting can increase core strength
How often do we find time in our daily routines for the planks and sit-ups that aid core strength? Scooting is excellent news for core strength, as you balance a scooter you engage your bum. The need for stabilising whilst standing on a scooter places a positive demand on muscles that we all too often take for granted. In particular, having a good foundation of the muscles around the stomach, back and pelvis, can protect against back problems that affects as many as half of us in adulthood.

Aerobic and anaerobic fitness systems get a look in
Scooting on the flat provides an opportunity for gentle aerobic exercise by elevating the heart rate. On even ground, you’ll spend the majority of your scoot-time in the aerobic ‘fat burn zone’, but you’re never far away from an anaerobic challenge, especially if you live near any steep inclines. The moment you hit a hill on a scooter is where anaerobic capacity comes in – hills will challenge you more than on a bike. By challenging yourself in bursts and then giving yourself a break, you’ll give yourself a high intensity interval training (HIIT) session, which is known for greater post-workout benefits including elevated metabolism, for longer fat-burning effects. Scooting up hill also means one thing – there will be a down hill!

Say hello to your new bum and thighs
We’d forgive you for thinking that it’s only the kicking leg that get you a workout on a kick scooter. Whilst it’s true that propelling yourself along by pushing off the ground provides a powerful workout, it’s your supporting thigh and glute muscles do the majority of the stabilising work. If you want to go that little bit further for a really good conditioning session, think about engaging your bum whilst in action, and ‘squeezing’ the glute on the kicking leg. Don’t be surprised if your glutes and quads ache for a few days after scooting for the first time, and always remember to swap legs for an even work out!

Challenge your stability (even more so for ladies after pregnancy)
Overall stability from top to toe is so important for everyday activities. When we talk about stability we’re referring particularly to even strength in the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor, the areas that gets stretched and weakened in pregnancy. It’s important to get those muscles working again for your long term physical well being, and especially so if you enjoy high impact sports like running, where any imbalances are accentuated and can lead to injury.

We all have a stronger and weaker side, yet don’t often have a chance to discover which is which. Scooting can improve your stability as the neurological messaging between your brain and muscles improves when challenged. It’s really important to use alternate legs for an even work out. Try 3 kicks with the left, swap and 3 kicks with the right, once you get into the rhythm, any imbalances should even out as you feel your core muscles engaging.
Exercise: If you aren’t sure which is your weaker side, stand on one leg and bend your knee, then straighten it again keeping as still as possible. One side will feel more stable than the other. For a real test — do this with your eyes shut! Use this awareness in your training.

Mental wellbeing
It’s joie de vivre for all ! It’s hard to resist a smile on a family scoot, and that’s good for the heart and the mind. What’s more, getting involved in an activity that your children already love enables more family ‘togetherness’ time. There aren’t many activities that us grown-ups and young children can share, equally enjoy and you’ll feel the benefits too.

 

 

 

 

We have a terrific selection of brands and models for you to test ride.

Happy cycling everyone!

Demo bikes available

3 Sixty Korea M3EM/M3ES

Bickerton 1307, 1824

Banian MV – 20 speed

Tern Link A7, B8, C8, D8

Tern Verge N8, D9, P10, X11

Tern Eclipse D16,P20, X22

Bike Friday Diamond llama ( Henderson only)

Bike Friday PakIT (Henderson Only)

Bike Friday New World Tourist

Moulton TSR

Dahon K3+ 

 

 

The 16 or 18 inch categories are great for commuting just because they fold up smaller.
Typically designed for short errands and compact storage places, they are also lightweight.
We have restocked models that start from S$650.  ALL sold with  MBS Tune-up support program.

        

Watch Tyrell IVE Sports folding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mESqhRMV9uQ