We're excited to share some big news with you! For nearly 10 years now, GovVelo.com has been here to serve those who serve, with exclusive discounts for military, veterans, first responders, and government employees.  As many of you may know, we also have a sister brand, Biloxi Bicycle Works located in it's namesake city, Biloxi, Mississippi. After some consideration, we’ve decided to merge the two brands to give our customers a one-stop shop for all their bicycle needs. From January 1, 2024 onwards, you’ll find your favorite bicycle gear and accessories at Biloxi Bicycle Works! Here ..read more

Mountain bikes have diversified greatly, and with so many options out there, it can be hard to choose the right bike for you. Manufacturers have provided us with a specialized bike for every riding situation, but there are many bikes that act as a Swiss Army knife and can be used for multiple purposes. Your next mountain bike purchase doesn’t have to be confusing. To help, we've created a guide for you to use when making decisions about choosing the best type of mountain bike for you! Riding Style The first thing to think about is your riding style. What type of trails do you want to ride? You ..read more

Bike manufacturers have expanded their lines to offer a bike for every situation. It’s great to have so many bikes to choose from these days, but things have become confusing as standards change and different categories blend together. Here we break down ten of our favorite bikes by category and provide you with some useful information when making a choice for your new mountain bike. Marin Rift Zone - Full Suspension Trail The Rift Zone is a great all-around trail bike. With 130mm travel up front and 125mm in the rear, it provides plenty of suspension to get aggressive on the downhills while s ..read more

We’ve been having a blast on the Niner RKT 9 RDO RS, and we’d like to give you a quick review on our experience so far. First, let’s talk a little about Niner’s naming convention as it can be slightly confusing. The RKT is Niner’s cross country bike. The regular RKT has 120mm of travel in the front and 90mm in the rear. We’ve been testing the RS, or race spec, which is their full on cross country race rig. This bike features a 100mm Fox 32 step cast in the front and a 90mm Fox Float DPS factory rear shock. There is a dual lockout which locks out the front and rear, although we have found that ..read more

There are many variables to choose from when deciding on the type of mountain bike you will use for jumping. Although you can use any type of bike you currently own, you may be limited in just how big you can go with your current rig. Things to think about when buying a mountain bike for jumping include your riding style, the terrain you plan to ride, and your skill level. You may also want to think about the type of riding you will do when you are not jumping and plan to get a bike that will meet the majority of your needs. Do you plan to hit smooth, manicured jumps?  Or do you plan to h ..read more

Why is MTB Maintenance Important? Making sure your mountain bike is well maintained is really important to get the most miles out of it. Because of the kind of riding you do on a mountain bike compared with other bikes, there’s a lot more wear and tear on the bike and the components. Staying on top of maintenance requires just some basic tools and is key to keeping your MTB performing at its best and having enjoyable rides every time! Which Parts of a Mountain Bike Need to Be Maintained? Just like a car, there are parts of the bike that need regular maintenance, others periodic maintenance, an ..read more

How Do Bicycle Chains Work? A bicycle chain is actually a fascinating little piece of engineering. They are quite simple but made with extreme precision. Inner and outer plates are held together by pins. Between the inner plates, a roller rides over the pin. The roller provides the surface for the chain ring to contact and traps lubrication between the moving parts of the chain to ensure smooth, efficient operation. Check out the diagram below to get an idea of how these parts fit together. Why Do Bicycle Chains Break? Your bicycle chain goes through a lot of stress. It has to deal with dirt ..read more

Is There an Ideal Mountain Bike Tire Pressure for Everyone? Wouldn’t life be easy if there were a tire pressure that worked for every rider? Unfortunately, like most topics we cover on this blog, things are more complicated than that. Ultimately, what we want out of a tire pressure setting is a balance between maximum traction and a smooth ride while also being fast and preventing damage to the tire and rim. Run too much pressure – you’ll have a rough ride and lack traction when you need it. Run the pressure a little too low and you will deal with increased rolling resistance and run the risk ..read more

Why Routine Bicycle Maintenance is so Important Some of the beauty of a bicycle is that it is a very simple machine. In its simplest form you pedal to drive a chain around a sprocket and transfer power to a wheel in a very efficient way. That being said, we are now riding on lightweight bikes with gears, derailleurs, suspension, dropper posts and all sorts of other things that complicate this and require maintenance to operate properly. At the end of the day though, bicycles are still simple and some basic bike maintenance can keep you safe and your bike running smoothly for a very long time ..read more

You’ve been on a bike since you were a kid. You hopped on the saddle and started spinning and never thought much about the pedals you were using, but now you’ve been bitten by the cycling bug and hear people debating the best type of pedal to use. What are they going on about? Does mountain bike pedal type really matter? The pedals are at the center of what you’re doing when you PEDAL your bicycle. Whether you’re cruising the neighborhood, racing cross country, or pointed downhill, the types of pedals you choose can drastically change your ride and there's definitely some cool pedal technology ..read more