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If I ride to work, I’ll get hot and sweaty

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

The best way around this is to take it easy. Leave in plenty of time and don’t rush. You can bike along at a fair clip without getting hot and bothered, and many work places now have showers. But buying some kit will help, too. If a full-on Lycra suit isn’t your style, try a [...]

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Measure A Bike Frame

Friday, September 19th, 2008

The usual sizing measurement relates to the seat tube length, given in centimetres for road bikes and inches for mountain bikes. The best way to measure the seat tube is from the centre of the bottom bracket shell to the centre of the top tube.
Unfortunately, with the advent of compact sizing, sizing has become even [...]

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What The Frame For?

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

A typical adult weights 60-80 kg (130-180 lb), so the frame of a bicycle has to be fairly tough if it’s not going to snap or buckle the moment the rider climbs on board. Ordinary bicycles have frames made from strong but lightweight tubular steel (literally, hollowed-out steel tubes containing nothing but air). Racing bicycles [...]

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Get The Wireless Tips Before You Buy

Monday, August 18th, 2008

When you arrived in any country, the first you should have is a cellular phone. If you’ve shopped for mobile phone service lately, you should read the cellular phone reviews so you will know that the variety of service plans and phones is overwhelming. Carriers entice customers with hot new phones, but that’s the [...]

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Quick Guide to Bicycle Commuting

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Many people ask how I ride daily to work and I thought I would collect some of my experiences and thoughts here. I have posted some of these ideas on forums and in my own comments section, but I thought it would be good to have them in one blog post. So here goes.
1. THE [...]

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Protect Your Bike With Lock Alarm

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Lock Alarm is an innovative, portable cable lock for securing virtually any large item from theft. Lock Alarm has an ear-piercing siren that will scare away potential thieves. When an attempt is made to tamper with its ultra-hard steel cable or attack the main lock unit, the alarm starts screaming.
The new Heavy Duty Lock Alarm [...]

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Do you hear a high-pitched squealing or squeaking noise every time you apply your brakes? This irritating sound is a sign that your brakes need maintenance and proper adjustment. Vibrations generate sounds as the brake pad touches the bike wheel with uneven pressure. Friction warps the brake pad and can damage the rim every time [...]

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PowerBar Double Latte Gel

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Powerbar is best known for its energy bar products and is considered a leader of that industry. Powerbar always seems to be one step ahead of their competitors and is constantly releasing new products for a variety of people who like to work and play hard. One of their latest inventions is the Powerbar Gel [...]

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This article provides all the information you need to know for proficient cyclists looking to do a century ride. Includes exercising regimens, proper foods and drinks to take as well as tips for the actual ride itself.
So you’re a pretty strong cyclist but feel that you are not quite ready to do a century ride [...]

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There are so many bikes on the market these days, and so many styles,, how do you find the one that’s right for you?  First things first., There are a few questions you need to answer before you even walk through the shop doors.
Boiling it down
What type of a bike rider do you want to [...]

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