Latest10 June 2026
Cycling in Al Sharqia: the best routes and local safety rules
Suggested routes around Zagazig, Belbeis and Abu Hammad, dealing with farm roads and tuk-tuks, and the best riding hours in summer.
8 min read
19 articles
ModyBike blog
Sizing, maintenance and safety.
3 June 20269 min read
Electric bikes: are they worth the price? A complete beginner’s guide
How they work, what 250 W and 36 V mean, calculating real range and battery life — and when a normal bike is the better buy.
27 May 20267 min read
Women’s bikes: what genuinely differs and what is just paint
Step-through frames, saddle width, brake lever reach and bar width — the real geometry differences beyond the marketing.
20 May 20268 min read
Keeping kids safe on bikes: from training wheels to the street
How to teach balance in two days, getting helmet fit right, and when a child is genuinely ready for the road.
13 May 20267 min read
Riding at night and in winter: the safety rules that actually matter
Why side reflectors matter more than a headlight, the rules of being seen, and safe distances from traffic on Sharqia roads.
6 May 20268 min read
Cycling for weight loss: the real calorie numbers and how to start
Calorie burn by weight and speed, an eight-week beginner plan, and why cycling is easier on the knees than running.
29 April 20269 min read
Bicycle prices in Egypt 2026: what actually sets the price?
Frame material, drivetrain, brakes and wheels — the price broken down item by item, with the expected bracket for each bike type.
22 April 20268 min read
9 common mistakes when buying your first bike (and how to avoid them)
From buying a size up “to grow into” to being dazzled by the gear count — the mistakes we see in the showroom every week.
15 April 20267 min read
Disc brakes or V-brakes? A practical comparison
Stopping power, wet and dusty performance, servicing cost and spare-part availability in Egypt — when the upgrade is worth paying for.
8 April 20268 min read
Bike gears: 7, 21 or 27 speeds — and how to actually use them
Why a bigger number is not automatically better: front and rear sprockets explained, plus the shifting mistakes that wreck chains.
1 April 20268 min read
How to protect your bike from theft: lock types and the right way to lock up
U-locks versus chains versus cables, the “lock the frame, not the wheel” rule, and what to do if your bike is stolen.
25 March 20267 min read
Bicycle tyre pressure: the right numbers for every type
Why the wrong pressure causes punctures and slows you down: a PSI chart for every bike type, plus how rider weight and heat change the numbers.
18 March 20269 min read
Bike maintenance schedule: daily, weekly, monthly and half-yearly
The M-Check before every ride, how to lubricate a chain properly, and what you can do yourself versus what belongs in a workshop.
11 March 20269 min read
Bike accessories: what is genuinely essential and what can wait
Accessories ranked by priority — helmet, lights, lock, bell, pump — with an approximate budget for each tier.
4 March 20268 min read
Saddle and handlebar setup: the most valuable 15 minutes you will spend
The LeMond formula for saddle height, how to measure your inseam, and how to cure knee, back and hand pain without changing the bike.
25 February 202610 min read
Mountain, hybrid or road? Choosing the right bike type the first time
A practical comparison of bike types across speed, comfort, durability and price — with a clear recommendation for each use case.
18 February 202610 min read
How to choose your child’s bike by age and height — the parents’ guide
From balance bikes to 24-inch: the age and height chart, the standover test, and why buying a size up “to grow into” is a genuinely dangerous mistake.
11 February 20269 min read
Wheel sizes from 12 to 29 inch: the difference and when to pick each
What do 26, 27.5 and 29 inch actually mean, and why is the number printed on a tyre unreliable? The ETRTO standard explained, with a full size chart.
4 February 202611 min read
Bicycle size guide by height and age (2026)
A complete chart linking height to wheel and frame size for children and adults, plus how to measure properly and the five most common sizing mistakes.
