tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44741939053267948892024-03-12T20:05:48.101-07:00Gotta Ride BikesRandy Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187149342560881341noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474193905326794889.post-59355938175362854952018-03-17T19:35:00.000-07:002018-03-17T19:35:59.890-07:002018 Scott Scale 950/960 REVIEW<style>
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Scott has brought quality machines to the market for years,
and 2018 is no different. Today we will be highlighting the 29er 2018 Scott Scale
950 and 960. These bikes bring a well rounded approach to mountain biking that
make even casual, hobbyist riders feel like the pros. Let’s take a look “under
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The frame is Scott’s Aluminum Alloy 6061 Boost Frame. In
2018, Scott has given this frame a significant overhaul. A brand new frame
geometry and the lightweight alloy material make for a smoother ride than ever
before. The rear triangle has been built considerably rigid, providing built in
support for power breaking. This ensures unbeatable stopping power even in the
stickiest of situations. The downtube has been constructed to be substantially
thicker, allowing for each stroke of the pedal to be more powerful and overall
ride quality to be greatly improved. Additionally, the curved seat tube offers
an increase in comfort on your ride as well as an increase in pedaling
efficiency. All of these things together make for a ride so smooth and
controlled, you will forget you have bought an aluminum bike and instead will
enjoy a ride quality comparable to Scott’s carbon frames.</div>
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The Scale’s shocks absorb mighty blows while being able to
lock out in a hurry. On the 950, a Fox 32 Float Rhythm Fork with 100mm in
travel eat up rocks, roots, and anything else getting in the way to slow you
down on a descent. It is coupled with the Scott RideLoc 3-mode remote, which
will allow you to make smooth transitions from full travel all the way to a
lockout at lightning speed. On the 960, you won’t be sacrificing much. It is
equipped with the Rock Shox Recon Silver RL Solo Air Fork with 100mm of travel.
Although it is only set up with the RideLoc 2-mode remote, you will still find
the same fast, seamless transitions when you need them the most.</div>
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These two bikes are very similar, aside from a few small
differences in the components. Let’s take a closer look at the side-by-side
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Scale 950<span style="mso-tab-count: 5;"> </span>Scale
960</div>
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Frame: Aluminum Alloy 6061 Boost<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Frame: Aluminum Alloy 6061 Boost</div>
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Fork: Fox 32 Float Rhythm 100mm<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Fork: Rock Shox Recon Silver RL Solo Air 100mm</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scott
RideLoc 3-mode remote<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scott RideLoc 2-mode remote</div>
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Brakes: Shimano MT500 Disc Brakes<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Brakes: Shimano M425 Disc Brakes</div>
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Approximate weight: 26.23 lbs<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Approximate weight: 28 lbs</div>
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The Scale is a great all around ride. Scott paid special attention this time around to offer a ride that is equal parts agile, powerful, and comfortable across a variety of terrains. The high quality components make you feel just like one of the pros. Going with the 29er option will get you over any rough terrain with absolute ease. For being 29ers, and a hardtail at that, these bikes holds its own on even advanced decents.</div>
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If you would like to come check out these bikes for a test ride, come into our store and we'll be sure to take care of you!</div>
Randy Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187149342560881341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474193905326794889.post-4565481284497089472018-02-23T14:32:00.001-08:002018-04-06T10:13:42.761-07:00Scott 2018 Speedster 20 Disc Gravel Bike Review - Works on San Antonio Mud and Pavement, Too<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Here is BikeRadar’s Verdict on the 2018
Scott Speedster 20 Disc</span></b></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"It’s frustratingly close to the perfect all-rounder,
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Buy if: You want a speedy alloy bike with decent disc brakes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Scott
redesigned the Speedster for 2018 to reduce weight and increase performance.
The Speedster features an aluminum frame and carbon fork.The carbon steer tube contributes
to the weight savings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
headtube is extended to create a more upright position than you might expect on
this class of bike. Finding the right gear is a breeze with Shimano’s Tiagra
drivetrain including a 20-speed gear range.</span></div>
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really separates Speedster from the competition would be the hydraulic disc
brakes, which reviewers are raving about. Shimano’s RS505 levers are a perfect
companion to the rest of the braking componentry including: 105 Shimano
mechanicals plus a finishing kit and wheels from Snycross, Scott’s in-house
component brand. Good disc brake systems are hugely useful when you’re riding
in the mud or other sloppy conditions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Speedster Disc would be the perfect choice as a solid, quick commuter bike, a
winter trainer, or a good versatile bike to use for any occasion. The Speedster
is also an awesome choice for a century ride or chasing increased fitness.
Available in seven sizes from 47cm to 61cm. The Speedster comes complete with
full mudguard mounts at the rear. </span><br />
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Radar notes that “the Speedster is respectably stiff and lively, more so than
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Speedster CX Disc / D.Butted 6061 Alloy / CX geometry / Integrated Headtube</div>
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Fork</h4>
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Speedster Carbon/Alloy Disc<br />
1 1/8" Alloy steerer</div>
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Headset</h4>
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Integrated Cartridge</div>
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Rear Derailleur</h4>
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Shimano Tiagra RD-4700-GS<br />
20 Speed</div>
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Front Derailleur</h4>
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Shimano Tiagra FD-4700</div>
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Shifters</h4>
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Shimano Tiagra ST-4700<br />
Dual control 20 Speed</div>
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Brakes</h4>
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Shimano BR-R317 Black Mech. Disc<br />
160/F and 160/R mm SM-RT56 Rotor</div>
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Crankset</h4>
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Shimano FC-R460 Black<br />
Hyperdrive 34x46 T</div>
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BB-Set</h4>
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Shimano BB-RS500</div>
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Handlebar</h4>
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Syncros RR2.0<br />
Anatomic 31.8mm</div>
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H'stem</h4>
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Syncros FL2.0<br />
1 1/8" / four Bolt 31.8mm</div>
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Syncros RR2.5<br />
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Seat</h4>
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Syncros FL2.5</div>
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Hub (Front)</h4>
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Formula Team 28 H</div>
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Hub (Rear)</h4>
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Formula Team 28 H</div>
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Chain</h4>
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KMC X10</div>
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Cassette</h4>
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Shimano HG-500<br />
11-32 T</div>
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Spokes</h4>
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HTI - Standard Black 2mm</div>
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Rims</h4>
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Syncros Race 22 Disc<br />
28 Front / 28 Rear</div>
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Tires</h4>
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Kenda Kwick<br />
700x35C</div>
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10.96</div>
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24.16</div>
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Randy Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187149342560881341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474193905326794889.post-83562646419632705162018-02-23T11:53:00.001-08:002018-02-23T11:59:35.649-08:00The Scott Aspect 940 for 2018 Review - Great Mountain Hardtail Bike For San Antonio<style>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2018 Scott Aspect 940</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The SCOTT Aspect 940 is a mountain hardtail that is designed
to be light, efficient and reasonably priced. Featuring a lockout mechanism for
the fork, disc brakes and Syncros components, this is the perfect bike for the
novice or budget conscious mountain biker. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bike Radar said about the Scott Aspect 940</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">the Scott aspect 940 might be at the budget end of Scotts
range but it does a really impressive job of looking like it's more expensive
siblings. The 2018 Aspect 940 has a nicely made aluminum frame which uses 29 wheels,
which is really good. They help smooth out the bumps. They get the best feedback.
They also calm down the handling a little bit. So, if you're maybe a little bit
more nervous, you'll get less of a twitchy feel from the bike. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Something Scott's done really well is that they've put
pretty good geometry similar to they're more expensive bikes. On the Aspect 940
bike they just made it short and steep and a sort of low bottom bracket that
makes the bike comfortable for beginners. The only downside is it's quite heavy.
But that's just a function of the spec. That said, the spec might be heavy, but
it works really well. This is a bike that's right for a bit of upgrading.</span></div>
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<b>Specs for the 2018 Scott Aspect 940 Mountain Hardtail</b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Aspect 700/900 series<br />
Alloy 6061 DB / Performance geometry<br />
Internal cable routing</span></div>
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</ul>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0Kv5si6gbms/WpBs-1yZtoI/AAAAAAAATCw/Ummtr49EIhEBXFiB8X-_ckAxcpm-ObcbgCLcBGAs/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2018-02-23%2Bat%2B11.16.37%2BAM.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="775" height="170" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0Kv5si6gbms/WpBs-1yZtoI/AAAAAAAATCw/Ummtr49EIhEBXFiB8X-_ckAxcpm-ObcbgCLcBGAs/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2018-02-23%2Bat%2B11.16.37%2BAM.png" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Suntour XCM-HLO</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
Hyd. Lockout / 100mm travel</span></div>
<ul type="disc">
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</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ritchey LOGIC ZERO-OE</span></div>
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Derailleur</span></b></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shimano Alivio RD-M4000<br />
27 Speed</span></div>
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Derailleur</span></b></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shimano FD-M3000 / 31.8mm</span></div>
<ul type="disc">
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</ul>
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HMLzTsykFFU/WpBs-wQZ9TI/AAAAAAAATCo/dJdrOdl_CYERxgIZaeglbpFjkp5OO5hfACLcBGAs/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2018-02-23%2Bat%2B11.16.52%2BAM.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="721" height="183" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HMLzTsykFFU/WpBs-wQZ9TI/AAAAAAAATCo/dJdrOdl_CYERxgIZaeglbpFjkp5OO5hfACLcBGAs/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2018-02-23%2Bat%2B11.16.52%2BAM.png" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shimano SL-M2000-9R<br />
R-fire plus</span></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Brake
Levers</span></b></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shimano BL-M31</span></div>
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</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shimano BR-M315 / Hydr. Disc<br />
SM-RT10 CL Rotor / 160F/160R</span></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Crankset</span></b></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shimano FC-M2000<br />
40X-30x22</span></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">BB-Set</span></b></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shimano BB-UN-26<br />
Cartridge Type</span></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Handlebar</span></b></li>
</ul>
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OjodeqOcVqQ/WpBs_XWWQkI/AAAAAAAATC0/v-7UWITl34MfcvrHZ3bD6-uedOtOkAuOwCLcBGAs/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2018-02-23%2Bat%2B11.17.02%2BAM.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="774" height="167" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OjodeqOcVqQ/WpBs_XWWQkI/AAAAAAAATC0/v-7UWITl34MfcvrHZ3bD6-uedOtOkAuOwCLcBGAs/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2018-02-23%2Bat%2B11.17.02%2BAM.png" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Syncros M3.0 / 720mm<br />
black / 31,8mm / 12mm rise / 9° BS</span></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">H'stem</span></b></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Syncros M3.0 / 7° / Black</span></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pedals</span></b></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">VP VP-536</span></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Seatpost</span></b></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Syncros M3.0<br />
27.2mm / 350mm / Black</span></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Seat</span></b></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Syncros M3.0</span></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hub
(Front)</span></b></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shimano HB TX505</span></div>
<br />
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hub
(Rear)</span></b></li>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">128 kg<br />
The overall weight includes the bike, the rider, the equipment and possible
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Randy Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187149342560881341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474193905326794889.post-51636175264760637992017-08-11T07:00:00.000-07:002017-08-11T07:00:15.263-07:002017 Fuji Nevada 1.7 29er Review
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The 2017 Fuji Nevada 1.7 - Where Comfort and Control Come Together </div>
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Don’t solidify your weekend plans just yet. The 2017 Fuji
Nevada 1.7 29er might change everything. Fuji packs a versatile punch in this
very affordable hardtail mountain bike. With a premium build, features, and components
its $599.99 MSRP pricetag is an absolute steal. Fuji has built this bike with
both comfort and functionality in mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Borrowing frame geometry from their highest end models, you will
experience competitive trail comfort and performance. But the Nevada doesn’t
stop there. This bike is fit for a casual ride around the neighborhood or a
commute to work as well. Made with versatility in mind, you can ride this bike
wherever your heart desires. 29 inch wheels will smooth over rocks and roots to
make a technical trail feel like a smooth road and the hardtail build allows
for great control. With all of that in mind, let’s take a closer look at what
makes this bike so desirable.</div>
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The Fuji A2-SL custom aluminum frame provides both
durability and control. On the back end, the Fuji A1-SL alloy rear triangle is
designed to give you the most out of your ride. This rear triangle is
highlighted by S-bend chainstays that have been designed to reduce frame
vibration. This will allow an increase in your pedal performance while limiting
muscle fatigue on your roughest ride. The frame also features a PowerCurve down
tube which offers huge support for trail impact and improves handling. This
frame has your best interests in mind and does not compensate on performance or
comfort.</div>
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The fork is an SR Suntour 29er with a hydraulic lockout.
Lock up the fork and enjoy steady, easy climbs with increased pedaling
efficiency, or let it loose and use up all 100mm of travel to eat up rocks and
roots.</div>
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The Acera rear derailleur has eight
gears for virtually unlimited flexibility in ride styles. 24 total speeds free
you up to ride in any style or condition. Uphill climbs can be conquered with
ease. Technical trails can be mastered. Even a straightaway road will feel like
you are putting in no work at all. This great drivetrain is controlled by Rapid
Fire speed shifters to make your shifting faster and easier than ever before,
giving you total control over your environment.</div>
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Disc brakes have been regarded as the obvious
superior to rim brakes, offering more responsiveness and control. Tektro brakes
offer that and more. They are incredibly user friendly and will take no time
getting used to. With 180/160mm rotors, your braking will be responsive and
smoother than ever. Additionally, these brakes tout elite stopping power in
both wet and dry conditions.</div>
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The 2017 Fuji Nevada is designed to accommodate riders of all
styles and experience levels – from someone looking to break into the mountain
bike scene all the way up to people who want to enter their first race. It is
ideal for urban riding and intermediate trails, but is so versatile that you
won’t find a ride it can’t handle. If you want to make this bike yours and confirm
your weekend plans, come in and test ride it today!</div>
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Today, let’s take a look at the 2017 Scott Spark 960, a full
suspension XC mountain bike that is so light and so fast that it was a clear
option for Nino Schurter in the 2016 Rio Olympics. It comes in at a price point
of $1,999 MSRP, with higher priced sub model options.</div>
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The carbon alloy, custom butted hydroformed tubing allows the Spark to be lightweight
without sacrificing much as far as durability. It has a tapered headtube as
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Scott continues their excellence in suspension by showcasing
their amazing Twin Loc technology. This remote allows to switch between three
suspension modes with the click of a button. You can opt for full travel in the
front and back shocks – great for eating up roots, rocks, and rough roads. The
second option is for traction mode on in the rear with full travel in front. This
is great for maintaining control, essentially turning this versatile bike into
a hardtail. The last option allows for a full, simultaneous lock out on both
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The Spark 960 is relatively responsive and can smoothly roll
over logs, rocks, and other odd bumps in a trail. That being said, Sparks have
always been built for speed, and the 2017 is no different. If you are looking
for a downhill bike, the Spark is not your best choice. However, if you’re
looking for a speedy, responsive XC racer, look no further.</div>
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Versatile, Sleek, and Durable - The 2017 BMC Road Machine Has It All!</h3>
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Today we are reviewing the 2017 BMC Road Machine 02. BMC
envisioned this bike as the perfect combination between the racing performance
of the Teammachine and the comfort and durability of the endurance style Granfondo.
BMC tagged the Road Machine as “the one bike collection,” drawing a stiff,
responsive ride with a lightweight frame from the Teammachine while providing
an endurance driven, compliant build from the Granfondo. This bike was
envisioned from the beginning as a machine built with disc brakes, and it
achieved its goal. The Road Machine was named Cycling Weekly’s “Aero Bike of
the Year 2017” and truly provides high versatility and compatibility for
different riding styles.</div>
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The mid-grade 02 model uses a carbon frame built with a
geometry to accommodate endurance style riding. Its power transfer parts –
headtube, chainstays, and downtube – are built oversized and stiff, while the
seatstays, seatube, and fork have been designed for a comfortable ride, this
means that rougher roads can be smoothed over without compensating too much
speed. The seattube specifically has been built for comfort. The junction sits
roughly a third of the way down the frame, much lower than most bikes. This
Angle Compliance Shaping allows for a lot of flex for comfort while still
maintaining rear end responsiveness. Additionally, the d-shaped seatpost
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This bike comes equipped with a carbon fork. The fork has a
tapered tube shape that add to already great aerodynamics on the rest of the
build. The headtube and steerer tube have been built with some extra thickness
for added stiffness in the ride. With a long fork steerer and two sets of
headset spacers, you can opt for a race style or more relaxed set-up depending
on your preference or situation. Additionally, the fork has been designed with
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The weight comes in at just over 18 pounds. Although this
might seem a little heavy for a road bike, when you consider the added level of
comfort compared to race style bikes and the extra material added to the frame
for better aerodynamics and stiffness, it is relatively light. For context, the
weight is comparable to lower level models of both the Gran Fondo and
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that is ideal for an all around bike like this one. Additionally, it is
outfitted with Shimano 105 gears, Shimano RS505 hydraulic disk breaks, and
Novatec 30SL wheels. BMC does not sacrifice when it comes to the equipment on
their bikes, and we’re sure glad they don’t.</div>
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The racing features of the Road Machine offer a precision
ride for the most technical routes. Quick, responsive steering makes it an
ideal choice for sharp turns and is great on descents and for cornering.
Because of its build specialized for disc brakes, it is very smooth on hard
braking. One thing to keep in mind is that BMC is a biking company that loves
to race and they are very good at building bikes for just that. Because of
this, the Road Machine can have a hard ride like any other race bike by BMC,
but the endurance influence still provides a comfortability that is hardly found
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It comes standard with 25mm Continental Gran Sport Race
tires. Leaving these tires on will add to the precision ride, but will take
away from the comfort level the build can provide. Luckily, because of the
extra clearance in the fork, a move to 30mm tires will flip the switch, taking
away some from the responsiveness but adding a level of comfort.</div>
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The price tag comes in at around $2,900 USD. This might seem
a little pricy, especially when compared to previous years. When stacked
against the competition, other bikes might have slightly better equipment, but
the Road Machine offers versatility and build quality that makes them pale in
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The BMC Road Machine is a great option for everyone from serious
cyclists looking for a precision machine to someone wanting a comfortable, high
performance commuter as a substitute to other means of transportation. High
versatility and build quality highlight this beautiful bike’s characteristics.
With the right care and maintenance, this bike can last a lifetime. It comes in
a variety of colors to suit anyone’s cosmetic needs.</div>
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True to its precedent of offering the high end technlogies
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<a href="http://www.gottaridebikes.com/p/MAV0016.html">Cosmic Elite S</a> is designed for high speed addicts. Deep profile rim coupled with high efficiency hubs and excellent bearings quality. This Wheel-Tyre System of choice for all speed enthusiasts now comes with the lightweight low rolling resistance Yksion Comp tyres.</div>
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Randy Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187149342560881341noreply@blogger.com2Gotta Ride Bikes29.7974626 -98.4274631000000114.2754280999999992 -139.7360571 55.3194971 -57.118869100000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474193905326794889.post-13182517032751030832014-04-07T06:00:00.000-07:002014-04-07T06:00:13.866-07:00Light It Up For The Most Fun and Safest Night Rides<h2>
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IS_9bx7tx1w/UzIBu4NFe9I/AAAAAAAAKvE/I7aYTQrKCu8/s1600/17y6j3to9syo4jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IS_9bx7tx1w/UzIBu4NFe9I/AAAAAAAAKvE/I7aYTQrKCu8/s1600/17y6j3to9syo4jpg.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Safer Night Riding Begins With Good Lighting</span> </h2>
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Modern
high-end light systems offer enough brightness to give your riding
companions sunburn (kidding!). And, they come in a wide variety of price
points. But, how much light is needed for safe road or off-road
riding? We have a wide assortment of bicycle lights for every purpose!<br />
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<b>Light It Up</b><br />
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To illuminate the road or trail
ahead for your own eyes, not just to be seen at night by others, 10
watts is a good starting point. In general, the greater the headlight's
wattage, the brighter the light. There are also systems with yellow and
white light, the latter being brighter at the same wattage.<br />
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<b><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g0tfIcl6RF8/UzICVNw1ucI/AAAAAAAAKvM/q2e07q3FGJY/s1600/2014-MTBR-Tunnel-Test-NiteRider-Lumina-700.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g0tfIcl6RF8/UzICVNw1ucI/AAAAAAAAKvM/q2e07q3FGJY/s1600/2014-MTBR-Tunnel-Test-NiteRider-Lumina-700.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a>Find The Right Features</b><br />
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Modern lighting
systems are packed with features. There are twin- and single-beam
headlight systems. There are different battery types (rechargeables are
found on better lights). There are ingenious quick-release mounts so you
can install and remove the light in a blink. Most lights offer high-
and low-beam options like your car (use the high beam for downhills,
pitch-black woods, high speed and intersections). There are even
computerized light systems on which battery usage and light output is
controlled via microchip.<br />
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<b>Trail Torch</b><br />
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The ultimate trail
setup is having one handlebar light and another on your helmet. The
head-mounted light illuminates your field of vision and is especially
handy for following bends in the trail because it moves with you as you
turn to look (just don't look directly at friends when riding because
you'll blind them for a few seconds). Meanwhile, the bar-mounted beam
allows monitoring conditions directly in front of the bike for bumps,
roots and trail irregularities.<br />
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<b>Portable Power</b><br />
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High-watt
light systems require large amounts of power so battery systems have
gotten very sophisticated. In ascending order of cost, bicycle lighting
systems use lead-acid batteries, Nickel-Cadmium (NiCad) batteries, and
Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH) batteries. NiCad batteries are lighter and
less susceptible to power loss at high or low temperatures than
lead-acid, and will last many more recharge cycles. NiMH batteries weigh
30% less than NiCad batteries and offer similar run-times and
durability. Proper care and feeding of your battery must be followed to
insure you get maximum battery life. Always follow the manufacturer's
instructions regarding charging and use of any rechargeable battery.<br />
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<b>Night Rides Can Be The Best Rides</b><br />
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Having
a good light means you can ride safely at night, which is sometimes the
best time to ride. It's after car-commuting hours so the roads are less
busy. The sun's gone down, so it's often the most comfortable time of
day, too. And, at night, off-road riding can be magical. The best way to
decide on a lighting system is to come in and look at some to compare
features and cost. Which one is best for you really depends on how and
where you plan to use it and how much you'd like to spend. If you can
answer these questions, we can help you pick the perfect light.<br />
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Randy Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187149342560881341noreply@blogger.com0Gotta Ride Bikes29.5960961 -98.57402024.0740616 -139.8826142 55.1181306 -57.265426200000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474193905326794889.post-12413199421704181522014-03-26T06:00:00.000-07:002014-03-26T06:00:11.098-07:00Getting A Seat That Fits — Do You Need A New Saddle?<h2>
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e_76GL6tCO4/UzIHFFc0a3I/AAAAAAAAKvk/s8ETaTCcKzA/s1600/Image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e_76GL6tCO4/UzIHFFc0a3I/AAAAAAAAKvk/s8ETaTCcKzA/s1600/Image.jpg" height="236" width="320" /></a>Symptoms May Include Pain, Discomfort and Lowered Motivation To Ride </h2>
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How comfortable a seat feels has a lot to do with where your sit bones (those bones you feel when sitting on a curb or bench) rest on the seat. Ideally, those bones will rest on the saddle's padding. If you've been using a seat for a while you can usually see indentations formed by the bones, which allows gauging whether or not the seat is appropriate for your anatomy.<br /><br />It's hard to predict which seat will be right for a given rider. Sometimes a wider seat solves pain and other times the narrow ones do the trick. It's all a matter of which seat suits your body shape. For starters, the wider your pelvic anatomy, typically the wider you want the seat to be.<br />
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<b>Modern Seats Offer Improved Comfort </b><br />Over the years, more amazing seats have been designed than probably any other bicycle component. And today, there's still a wide array of models to select from, some with fairly wild shapes. One feature shared by many of these seats is a cutaway in the saddle top designed to relieve pressure on sensitive tissues in the genital area. Our customers have found these saddle types to be particularly helpful for eliminating problems with numbness. There are also models that have softer sections in the center of the seat designed to work the same as the cutaway.<br /><br />Another pressure-point eliminator is gel. Some seat makers use this in the sensitive areas to prevent pressure that causes pain and numbness.<br /><b><br />Wear Cycling Clothing</b><br /><br />When trying seats, be sure to do so wearing your cycling clothing because if you're wearing pants with seams in the crotch area, you'll feel the seams and won't be able to judge the seat comfort. Also, after putting on a new seat, it's best to re-check saddle height because the shape of the new one may be a little taller than the one you've been using. If a seat is too high or too low, you'll feel discomfort from the incorrect seat position and won't be able to feel whether the seat is an improvement or not. The easiest way to match seat height is to measure it before you remove your original seat. You'll then have the exact height to place the new seat and you won't have to experiment to find your optimum position.<br />
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<br />Randy Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187149342560881341noreply@blogger.com0Gotta Ride Bikes - San Antonio29.5960961 -98.57402024.0740616 -139.8826142 55.1181306 -57.265426200000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474193905326794889.post-35116177723512570242014-03-19T06:00:00.000-07:002014-03-19T06:00:04.607-07:00Getting The Maximum Mileage From Your Cycling Shoes<h2>
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S5pRrv4vFQ8/UyjR-eDd8OI/AAAAAAAAKno/lP8eBDux3c0/s1600/shoes.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S5pRrv4vFQ8/UyjR-eDd8OI/AAAAAAAAKno/lP8eBDux3c0/s1600/shoes.jpeg" height="285" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Cycling shoes last far longer than
other sports shoes. If you take care of them well, they can last five or even ten years!"</span></span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">For example, you must replace running shoes every
six months (or sooner) because the materials inside the soles lose their
ability to provide cushioning. Also, regular sneakers are in constant
contact with the ground and the soles and uppers wear rapidly. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><i>Contrarily, if cared for, a quality pair of pedal pushers could last
five or even ten years! </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">These easy tips will help you get the most
from your shoes:</span></span><br />
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We recommend wearing only cycling socks with your riding shoes because
these thin socks won't stretch the shoes, which can ruin the snug fit so
important for efficient pedaling.</span>
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Shoes made for off-road use or touring sport lugged soles and recessed
cleats that are made for easy walking. Road-specific shoes, however, are
designed for optimum power transfer when pedaling. While these shoes
may include heel and toe tabs for walking, it's best to walk as
infrequently as possible. Walking flexes the soles and stretches the
shoes. Over time, this changes the fit and the stiffness of the shoes,
which decreases efficiency and comfort.</span>
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Water won't hurt cycling shoes as long as you dry them properly. To do
this, as soon as you get home, extract any removable liners and stuff
the shoes with newspaper, which will absorb the moisture and dry the
shoes. Do not place the shoes by a heat source <img align="right" alt="Check those cleat bolts so they won't loosen and ruin your ride!" border="0" height="131" hspace="5" src="http://finishlinebikes.com/site/images/library/site/tips_tightencleat_05vs2_p.gif" vspace="5" width="150" />because
this can damage them. If the shoes are really wet, replace the
newspaper after a few hours (the first batch is probably saturated). </span>
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While not much can go wrong with cycling shoes, we recommend checking
the bolts that attach the cleats to the soles about monthly. If these
loosen, the cleats can change position, which may cause knee pain. If
you have a pair of shoes with buckles that ratchet, they may be attached
with hardware. It's a good idea to regularly check that this
hardware is tight, too.</span></span></li>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7pheNzp24BU/UyU8inwBiYI/AAAAAAAAKk0/7IV7B3moj5c/s1600/31-1486-BLK-SIDE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7pheNzp24BU/UyU8inwBiYI/AAAAAAAAKk0/7IV7B3moj5c/s1600/31-1486-BLK-SIDE.jpg" height="219" width="320" /></a>The 2014 Fuji Barnebey Series Has An Excellent Design and Features For More Relaxing Rides</h2>
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-f78ecc37-c973-aab9-81dd-6253ec6aa80c" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The 2014 Fuji Barnebey 1, 3, and 7 are all great choices for a relaxing ride around the neighborhood, to the coffee shop, or to a local park for a well-deserved spot of fresh air and exercise. The key to relaxation resides in the foot-forward frame design. By moving the crank position forward, your foot position moves forward as well. The end result is better control, a lower center of gravity and greater comfort. Plus, when you are ready to stop riding, simply place your feet right on the ground. It's that easy.</span></h2>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fork: Elios 1</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Crankset: Cruiser, 38T</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bottom Bracket: Cartridge</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cassette: 20T</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wheelset: Alloy Rims 36H w/ alloy front hub, rear coaster brake</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tires: Vera Seaside, 26 x 2.10”, 30tpi</span></div>
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<h2>
Stay Steady When Accelerating To Be Quick and In Control </h2>
1. Firmly grip the handlebar drops slightly lower in the bend than normal (not quite halfway between the deepest part of the curve and the end of the bar).<br />
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2. Keep your elbows slightly bent to help you hold a straight line.<br />
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3. Pull evenly backward and down on the handlebar with every stroke.<br />
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4. Don't hold your breath - a common mistake during sharp efforts, even among experienced riders.<br />
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5.
Keep your head up - another frequent error in technique, because it
feels natural for some reason to drop your chin<br />
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<br />Randy Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187149342560881341noreply@blogger.com0Gotta Ride Bikes29.7974626 -98.4274631000000114.2754280999999992 -139.7360571 55.3194971 -57.118869100000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474193905326794889.post-84745680898267751312014-03-05T06:00:00.000-08:002014-03-05T06:00:08.745-08:00Cycling Advice: Shifting Tips For A Better Cycling Experience<h2>
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RPAV6F4pg80/Uxavq4NPN5I/AAAAAAAAKYA/ozNuQxFhQNM/s1600/The-Drivetrain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RPAV6F4pg80/Uxavq4NPN5I/AAAAAAAAKYA/ozNuQxFhQNM/s1600/The-Drivetrain.jpg" height="189" width="320" /></a>Quick And Easy Tips To Improving Your Shifting and Extending The Life Of Your Drivetrain</h2>
It is extremely important to learn how to use all of the equipment on
your bike so that you can use it properly and get the longest life out
of your investment. The Drivetrain and shifting mechanisms are no
exception.<br />
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An important rule to remember is to reduce your applied pressure on
the pedals during shifts. As drivetrains have seen many improvements
over the years, and have been designed to shift no matter how much
pressure is put on the pedals. However, if you ease up on the pressure
just a bit, the shifts will be smoother and your chain, cogs and
chainrings will last longer.<br />
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Here are some more tips to help keep your drivetrain in great working order:<br />
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Keeping Your Drivetrain Clean:</h3>
Before
we even get into proper shifting, it is important to make sure you keep
your drivetrain clean and tuned up to extend the life of your
drivetrain. We have chain cleaners for sale in the shop that can help
get your chain clean and keep it that way.<br />
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Every six months or so, inspect your chain and measure to see if it has been stretching.<br />
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Pick a chain pin on the top side and measure to any pin 12 inches away.
Links are exactly one-inch long, so you should be able to measure
exactly 12 inches between two pins. If the measurement is 12 1/8 inch or
longer, it's time to replace the chain. <br />
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(Check Your Cogs too!)<br />
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Remember: cogs wear out at
about the same rate as the chain. If you put on a new chain, you will
eventually run into skipping cogs - which is at best annoying and at
worst dangerous!<br />
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Remember to keep the front rings and
rear cogs clean. Stay on the lookout for a post about how to clean your
chain and drivetrain!<br />
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On The Road Tips:</h3>
<h4>
Shift Before Hills:</h4>
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Even
though the hardest place to put less pressure on your pedals is when
you are struggling to get up a steep hill. Try changing gears before the
steep part of the hill so you can make the shift with out stressing the
chain and pedals.<br />
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Front Shifts:</h4>
Remember
when you are shifting the front derailleur that the chainrings are
significantly different in size! This means your derailleur has to work
hard to move the chain from one to the other. If you can add some
finesse to this shift, you are much more likely to get a clean, smooth
shift. And, you'll eliminate problems associated with high pressure
shifts such as having the chain come off.<br />
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There are
three or four set spots (shift ramps/shift gates) on the chainrings to
make it shift. The chain (while moving forward) needs to contact these
ramps to be pulled up onto or down over the chainring. It is very
important to hold the shift until the chain comes into contact with a
shift ramp. When the chain is under load (meaning there is force on the
pedals) this is the ony spot where the chain will shift. Ideally
shifting should be done with little load on the chain. When the chain is
under load the derailleur will just flex and laugh at you instead of
making the shift happen. When there is no load on the chain the
derailleur will be able to move it.<br />
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Getting Your Chain BACK On:</h4>
Usually, you can shift
the chain right back on the chainring if it falls off. This is usually
impossible when climbing a hill, as you will lose momentum and have to
stop. However, any time you are riding and you can coast for a few
seconds, you can almost always get the chain back on by gently pedaling
and shifting the front derailleur to move the chain toward the ring.<br />
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(When a chain comes off repeatedly, something is wrong and you should have us take a look at the front derailleur adjustment.)<br />
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1. Lock your bike to a secure, immovable object. If you lock your bike to a tree, the limbs can be sawed through. Bollards and signposts are sometimes low enough to pull the bike right over the top!<br /><br />2. Your wheels are the most vulnerable part of your bike. Make sure that your lock goes through both wheels and the frame. OR, you could use two locks - one for each wheel. There are also locking wheel skewers you can buy for your front wheel.<br />
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<br />3. Stealing a bike is not a lengthy process. Even if you are only going to be leaving your bike for 30 seconds, lock your bike up properly.<br /><br />4. Grab up your lights and other accessories that aren't secured to your bike. Some have even been known to take their saddle to the office or school!<br /><br />5. It's a smart idea to keep your bike locked up even when it's in your garage. No matter how safe you may feel at your home.<br /><br />6. When it comes to bike locks - you really do get what you pay for. If you love your bike, buy the <br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fxijO4CCAMo/UxT2lMO0S8I/AAAAAAAAKUs/eyp79qrapjQ/s1600/fahg_188x298.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fxijO4CCAMo/UxT2lMO0S8I/AAAAAAAAKUs/eyp79qrapjQ/s1600/fahg_188x298.jpg" /></a>best lock you possibly can. It's a wise investment.<br />
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7. If you come back to your bike and it's got a mysterious puncture or damage, walk it home. It's probably been marked in the hope that you'll leave it there overnight.<br /><br />8. Use a registration service, such as Bike Register, to physically mark your bike with an identifying feature and link it to your identity on the police database.<br /><br />9. If your bike does go missing, you must report it. The police will only take a bike crime more seriously if they have reason to do so.<br /><br />10. If you're down to one lock, or are particularly worried about the security of your wheel, taking your front with you eliminates half the risk of theft immediately.<br /><br />11. Use secure bike parking whenever possible. Even if you have to pay, your bike will be far better protected from theft.<br /><br /><br />
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12. Make sure your bike is locked in the most public place possible. Having lots of people around is enough deterrent for most thieves. <br /><br />
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13. Make the lock mechanism itself hard to access. For example if you're locking your bike to railings, point the lock mechanism away from the street so it's harder for a thief to attack<br /><br /><br />
14. Don't leave space in your shackle - any extra space gives evil bike stealing tools the room they need to do their dirty work. Don't give them that opportunity.<br /><br />
15. Most importantly, wherever you're going, please do not forget your lock!<br />
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<h2>
Tired of Helmet Hair? Now You Don't Have To Be!</h2>
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It is well known that wearing a helmet when you ride a bicycle greatly increases your chances of surviving an accident. If you are constantly riding in traffic, commuting, or just really enjoy riding — your helmet is probably the number one thing you want to make sure you're wearing when you pedal away from your house.<br />
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Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin, both Swedish
industrial design students came up with an idea for an invisible helmet
in 2005 while they were studying at the University of Lund. <br />
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The technology is based on airbag
technology but also uses motion sensors to detect when the body is
moving abnormally. In circumstances when cyclists are in an accident or
begin to fall, the helmet deploys an inflatable nylon hood around the
cyclists head.<br />
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"It recognizes that your body is having
an abnormal movement that you can't have unless your body is positioned
radically different than how it's supposed to be," Alstin says. "In a
way, it's technology that has existed before, but used together in a new
way.<br />
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A cold gas inflator, positioned in the helmet's
back collar, pumps the hood with helium when the sensors are triggered.
The helmet stays inflated for several seconds so that it can absorb the
shock of multiple hits in the same accident, before releasing the gas,
and slowly deflating.<br />
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"We're hoping to enter new areas
of usage and develop the technology further into new applications [so we
can] save people in other ways," she says. "There's a lot to be done–
we're definitely not short of ideas"<br />
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Anyone
who has ridden a bike for an extended period of time has probably had
some close calls when cycling in heavy — sometimes even light traffic.
While some of those times may be a result of carelessness or
multitasking on the part of the rider, we are all too well aware of how
distracted and careless drivers can be. <br />
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It should
suffice to say that defensive riding is the number one way to prevent
accidents when out there in the cold street. One reason for that comes
from this road proverb: You can drive a truck between what motorists
ought to do - what they're legally obliged to do - versus what they
actually do. Just because I have the right of way does not mean I can
proceed in the comfort that my rights, life and limb will not be
violated.<br />
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So let's examine a few of the most common places to be aware of danger so that you may avoid nasty collisions or falls.<br />
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When
passing a motorist (or when one passes you) take a quick second to look
through the window of the car. You will be amazed at how much you can
divine of a motorist's knowledge and intentions. <br />
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Did
he see you? Is he looking in his rear or side view mirror? Is he slowing
down to make the right turn? Is he concentrated on the flow of incoming
traffic— without looking back at you?<br />
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Remember - no
matter how much it doesn't seem like it - motorists don't want to hit
you either. Give them the benefit of the doubt and slow down a bit when
you are in a place that you can tell it could be dangerous if motorists
are distracted.<br />
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seeing a car that is turning left is not too difficult to do. However,
if you are riding in dense traffic, sometimes the traffic going in your
same direction can hide a left-turning motorist from your view. If you
have to ride in traffic like that, look for an opening in the traffic in
front of you. The likeliest reason for this space is to allow a vehicle
to cross the road, right in front of you.<br />
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Many
of us who have ridden for a long time know fellow riders who tend to
crash more than others. Typically, these are the inattentive riders.
This might be excused, but for the consequences. At some point
inattentiveness, and the disinclination to practice defensive riding,
shifts the blame onto the cyclist. When you decide to engage in the
sport of cycling, you're the one who'll pay the steepest price in an
accident, regardless of whom is at fault.<br />
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The safest
posture is to assume the worst from those on the other side. Then,
you'll be pleasantly surprised when these drivers do the right thing
and, more to the point, you're more likely to arrive home safe and sound
and able to ride another day.<br />
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A bicycle chain is essentially a roller chain. It's designed specifically to transfer pedal power to the bicycles rear drive wheel. <br />
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Samples of these inner links are sent to a measuring station to confirm the space between the holes is precisely twelve point seven millimeters. The tester also guages the diameter of the holes which must be accurate to within a fraction of a millimeter.<br />
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Then the links are baked in an oven at more than 1500 degrees fahrenheit. The blazing heat followed by a quick cool down hardens the steel. They now shovel these interlinks into a donut shaped machine. They add ceramic and silica powders, and poor in a small amount of water.<br />
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Machinery plunges the basket into a series of chemical baths to give these inner links a nickel teflon veneer. The nickel teflon surface will resist corrosion, and it's smooth texture will allow the chain to travel easily over gear sprockets.<br />
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The bike chain's outer links get a different kind of finish. Unlike the inner links, they don't travel over sprockets so simple nickel plated will do.<br />
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The machinery presses pins into the links holes to secure the assembly. Then grippers move the completed section of chain down the line.<br />
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It takes a whole lot of little pieces to build one short section of bicycle chain. The sections are linked together in one long chain, which winds by an inspection station to be examined for flaws.<br />
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After that the chain takes a dip in hot oil to lubricate the links preventing squeakiness and wear down the road. The chain exits the lubrication station and travels through an absorbent material which soaks up the excess grease. A laser tool then signals the location where the chain has to be cut and blade chops it at the exact spot.<br />
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A standard chain is just over fifty six inches in length. It consists of one hundred fourteen inner links and one hundred fourteen external ones.
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<b>1. Handlebar-Shoulder Ratio:</b><br />
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One way to get an idea of what width handlebars works best is to measure
the distance between your shoulder blades. Have someone hold a
yardstick against your back to take a reading.<br />
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Drop handlebars come in sizes ranging from about 38-cm to 44-cm wide and you select by matching the width of your shoulders. So, if the distance between your shoulder blades is 42-cm, that's what the handlebar width should be, measured from the center of the other end. Some manufacturer's measure from outside-to-outside, so check with us if you're not sure.
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The right bar width will provide comfort and increased efficiency because you'll be able to breathe better. It's especially noticeable if you've been using too-narrow a drop handlebar and you climb frequently. You'll appreciate additional leverage too, whenever you stand.<br />
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If regular tape doesn't provide enough comfort, another effective
improvement can be made by inserting additional bits of padding under
the tape and the hoods. In this case, we've used the excellent Marsas
foam inserts. <br />
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After positioning and holding them in place with electrical tape, try
not to overlap the bar tape as much as you would normally when wrapping
– you'll need to save a bit for the extra bulk and slightly bigger
diameter of the padding to make it last to the end at the top of the
bar. <br />
Other padding can be installed under the brake hoods, but this takes a
bit of doing, as you have to roll the rubber back far enough to make
access easy and prevent folds. Do this before taping up.<br />
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The padding on your handlebars is one of the easiest and most
effective ways of making your bike a more comfortable ride. Some tapes
contain a gel-like material integrated into the fabric to make it even
more forgiving. <br />
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After you've removed the old tape, start winding the new stuff from
the bottom of the handlebars upwards. The trickiest bit is getting the
tape to go around the brake lever body in a tidy way; use one of the
extra pieces of tape provided to hide the lever clamp – too many wraps
around the clamp zone and you may run out before you get to the top of
the bars.<br />
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Finish off by cutting diagonally in line with the edge of the bar
bulge and tape the edge over with some black electrical tape to make it
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Riser bars are also available, which are models that slope upwards on the ends to provide less bend in your back when you lean forward to grab the grips. Many off-roaders find that risers are just the ticket for a more comfortable position. THey're also typically a bit wider than flat bars to provide additional leverage, which is helpful on technical terrain.<br />
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As well as making life safer and less tiring, getting your lever reach correct will boost your confidence by increasing your braking control. Some Shimano STI levers can be moved closer to the bar by either screwing in the small adjustment screw as shown (Sora models) or inserting a set of spacer shims (current Tiagra, ST-R600, ST-R700).<br />
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You'll need to release a bit of cable at the brake anchor bolt to bring brake adjustment back to normal, then retighten firmly; but check that the cable hasn't suffered from cut strands at the old pinch point, and replace if in doubt.<br />
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If your levers have no adjustment, releasing a little cable will help you achieve an easier braking action, especially if you have smaller hands.<br />
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June 13, 2013 will be a date that will be remembered in aviation history as the day the first Human Powered Helicopter was born. A Canadian team called Aero Velo is comprised of mostly students from the University of Toronto.<br />
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The design was created from a frame made of carbon-fiber/Vectran, while the blades were made from polystyrene, balsa wood and polyester film. These elements were then tied together by a bicycle at the center of the machine.<br />
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Dr. Todd Reichert, one of the leaders of the team, pedaled to lift the AeroVelo Atlas for 64.11 seconds. The craft reached an altitude of 10.8 feet and drifted only 32 feet during the flight, which took place inside a field house in Vaughan, Ontario.<br />
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"No one knows better than we do the enormously difficult engineering and human performance challenges that must be overcome in order to meet these flight requirements." the team said in a statement. "We salute this historic accomplishment of the AeroVelo team and the intense dedication, innovation, research and hard work we know it required."Randy Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187149342560881341noreply@blogger.com0Gotta Ride Bikes29.5960961 -98.57402024.0740616 -139.8826142 55.1181306 -57.265426200000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474193905326794889.post-86885099124964323192014-01-16T10:30:00.000-08:002014-01-16T10:30:01.212-08:00How To Choose The Right Mountain Bike<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Numerous manufacturers provide bikes that are specifically developed to tackle tough terrain and rigorous riding. The most important factor when determining which mountain bike to get is your personal riding preference.</h3>
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You like the look and style of a mountain bike, but the reality is the most you will be doing with it is going on some dirt roads.<br />
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At that point anything that we carry that is basic and looks like a mountain bike is going to be a good buy. It's still going to have a more dual purpose tire that will be knobby, but it will still roll smooth on the street.</div>
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That would be the first thing. Most of the time you will have 21 speeds, an aluminum frame, Shimano or SRAM components. Pretty basic. At this point you don't <i>need</i> disc brakes (But they are nice). You can get a linear pull brake or a v-brake, and you'll be fine. It would be much better for you to get an upgrade in components than to opt for an upgrade to disc brakes at the entry level. </div>
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I may eat my words a little by using the Scott Sporster as an example. It's a go-anywhere machine that is road-bike fast, hybrid-bike capable and fun everywhere. It's lightweight <i>aluminum frame</i> and <i>63mm travel suspension fork</i> so it floats over roads and paths.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Next,</b> </span>for the guy or girl that wants to do a little bit of mountain biking, but not to do extreme jumps or dropoffs. Maybe you just want to hit some local trails with your friends. One of the first features you'd look for is: an adjustable front fork. You want a front shock that has enough travel and enough adjustability to hit those bumps and take up the shock and abuse of hitting rocks and potholes and rain-ruts. The next thing would be looking into disc brakes. The more serious you get about riding, the better brakes you're going to need because of the dirt, mud and grime. You will need better stopping power in those dirty conditions and on steeper descents. Going up and down hills requires a little more precise shifting than just on flat ground. On this type of bike you can go mountain biking often and expect it to live up to the use or abuse on the trail.</div>
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Another consideration when purchasing a mountain bike would be whether to get 26" or 29" rims. This is completely based on preference. The larger diameter (29") wheel is gaining popularity amongst experienced and novice alike. Having 29" wheels allows for better traction due to a larger contact patch with the ground as well as the ability to roll over trail obstacles with more ease while maintaining momentum. The novice rider may find more confidence riding through technical terrain.</div>
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The last consideration is weight. When you are selecting a mountain bike for racing, it's important to keep the weight of the bike down. Mountain biking at a higher level requires riding up and down hills of all sizes, over obstacles with frequent braking and acceleration. The lighter your bike, the easier it is to accomplish these feats. <b><i>Never sacrifice strength and durability for weight</i></b><i>. </i></div>
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Because cyclists go<i><b> commando </b></i>while riding (you read correctly—no need to wear underwear with bike shorts), there’s often a need to prevent chafing on the bike and soothe the skin when not in the saddle. Chamois cream does both.<br />
<br />It’s a lotion that can be applied to both the chamois and directly to the skin to lessen friction between a bike saddle, cycling shorts and skin. It also works to fend off bacterial and fungal infections and prevent saddle sores. In other words, for people logging serious miles, it’s a dream come true. ButtonHole can also be used off the bicycle as a salve to soothe and moisturize the skin and treat saddle sores.<br />
<br />Utilizing the highest quality chamois cream ingredients, Enzo’s ButtonHole Chamois Cream has been engineered to reduce friction, inflammation and other sensations that make the button angry. The longer the button can stay on the bicycle saddle, the happier you and the button will be. Enzo’s combines melaleuca oil, hamamelis, the Wu-Chu-Yu herb and organic silicone compounds to produce the ultimate button protection during those grueling cycling rides.<br />
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<b><span style="background-color: yellow;"></span><br />ButtonHole uses these select chamois cream ingredients:</b><br /> • Glycine Soya- In place of mineral oil, this aids the skin in retaining moisture and restoring barrier functions.<br /> • Melaeuca Oil- A topical oil with antibacterial and antifungal properties.<br /> • Hamamelis Virginiana- An antiseptic with soothing properties.<br /> • Peppermint Oil- Contains Menthol, which is good for skin and gives a cooling effect.<br /> • Menthol- A topical analgesic that relieves minor aches and pains.<br /> • Sunflower Seed Oil- With a high Vitamin E content, this oil increases the lubricating properties of the formula.<br /> • Cocoa Seed Butter- Excellent emollient properties adding moisture to very dry and dehydrated skin.<br /> • Vegan- Enzo's ButtonHole Chamois Cream is 100% vegan.<br /><b><br /></b><br />
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Excuse us while we get a little personal and give you some info on how to use Buttonhole. Spread a layer on your chamois, pre-ride, so that when your seat hits the bike seat, Enzo’s Buttonhole will be there to help make it a perfect union. If the chamois is thick, feel free to layer on the ButtonHole a little thicker. Also do a two-finger dip spread directly onto your skin in any place where your bicycle saddle and your shorts might rub and create friction. In the end, don’t be shy; liberal use is better than not enough. Boom, ready to ride.<br />
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Why Enzo's Cycling Products</h3>
Enzo's is passionate about developing and producing high quality bicycle products at an affordable price, without compromising product performance. They don’t want anything on your body that’s a known eye or skin irritant, shown to cause cancer or associated with things like Formaldehyde, and you surely don’t either.<br />
<br />In fact, Enzo’s s as picky about what they put into their products as they are about what they keep out. Enzo’s promise that you’ll never find any of the following ingredients in Enzo’s Cycling Products: parabens, mineral oil, DMDM hydantoin, Oleth-10 or Triethanolamine.<br />
<b><br />Here's Why:</b><br />PARABENS: Used as a preservative agent in cosmetics, parabens can cause skin irritation, contact dermatitis and rosacea in individuals with paraben allergies—a small percentage of the general population. Because parabens can mimic the hormone estrogen, certain studies have concluded that exposure to them may be indirectly linked to breast cancer.<br />MINERAL OIL: A common ingredient in many skin care products, used to promote moisture. Mineral oil is a scentless clear liquid, the byproduct of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil. Due to its nature of creating a thin layer on the skin, this liquid isn’t easily absorbed by the skin, which in turn can clog pores.<br />DMDM HYDANTOIN: Most commonly used in cosmetic products and shampoos as a preservative to prevent mold and mildew. Can be a strong eye, skin and lung irritant. Skin contact has been known to cause allergic eczema (dermatitis). It is also a formaldehyde-releasing agent and may cause reactions in formaldehyde sensitive individuals including blistering, burning and itching of the skin. <br />OLETH-10: This ingredient, commonly used in skin care products, has been found to be possibly contaminated with impurities linked to cancer and other significant health problems. It has also been found to be a mild to moderate skin irritant. TRIETHANOLAMINE: Triethanolamine is used primarily as an emulsifier and surfactant—something that helps a product spread over a surface. It also serves as a pH balancer in many different cosmetic products. A known eye, skin, nose and throat irritant that can cause liver cancer in rats.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> 2. Enzo's Button Hole Chamois Creme -</b> <span style="color: red;"> $19.95</span></span><br />
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