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Before you spend hundreds of dollars on a bicycle, take a moment to think about how you intend to use it. Choosing the wrong type of bike can ruin a good ride. Choosing the right type of bike can provide hours of enjoyment and fun.
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Launching down a hill at high speeds on a bike is something not just anyone should try without the proper skill and knowledge. Even the most seasoned rider can have scary dreams of losing his ability to control a nasty descent. The fol…
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Many women decide to go on vacations to take long road rides they can't squeeze in at home, ride a bike on vacation for fun to the market, the beach or the bar, or try out mountain biking. All of these types of biking use different kin…
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Mountain bikes and ten-speed bicycles operate on a similar shifting apparatus, although there are basic differences based on the specific uses of each type of bike. Mountain bikes travel on off-road trails, which influences their gear…
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Bikes encourage kids to get outside and exercise. Whether your child pedals with friends on the weekend, is ready to race or is just starting out, there's a bike out there for him. Choose a quality bike in the appropriate style, and yo…
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Over the past several years, bicycle companies have created lines of bikes designed specifically for women and girls. Now, younger girls can find a bike to fit their riding style and taste. Girls who are ready to keep up with the adu…
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Gravel bikes are also known as mountain bikes, or off-road bikes in some cases, because these bikes were designed for harsher terrain. Instead of paved roads and concrete sidewalks, these are the bikes you take onto the gravel trails f…
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Fixed gear bikes are increasingly popular among bicycle commuters and as a training tool for road racers. On a fixed gear bike the rear cog is connected directly to the rear wheel so that anytime the bike moves the pedals move. There…
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The chain drive system as used on the modern bicycle is a marvel of efficiency, approaching 98 percent on a properly aligned and lubricated configuration. On a multi-speed derailleur-equipped bike, the chain is designed to be both effi…
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Many people's images of mountain bikes are of the dual-shock heavyweights that are built more for smooth descents than uphill motion, but many mountain bikers prefer hardtails for the power they provide on uphill sections as well as fo…
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Based in Petaluma, CA, White Industries bike components are made entirely in the US. Since 1978, from pedals to hubs, the company has made bike parts for both single-speed and road bikes, with worldwide distribution. With competitive p…
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Bike carriers allow parents to take children along for bike rides when the child is still too young to properly operate her own bicycle. Many types of carriers exist, ranging from backpack carriers to tow-behind attachments. Regardless…
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Cruiser bikes offer comfort during a ride around town or on a relaxed weekend trip. Their upright riding position takes pressure off your upper body and puts your back in a more neutral position. Larger seats and wide handlebars add c…
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Single gear, gearless or cruiser bikes, however you choose to call them, all serve the same purpose: comfortable commuting. Yet, cycling without gears can be a tough, even frustrating, activity. Cyclists who use gearless bikes often, w…
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It is not compulsory for a bicycle to have gears. In fact, the simplest kind of bicycle is the fixed-gear bike, which dates back to the first bicycles ever manufactured. A fixed-gear bike is a single-speed bike that does not have a fr…
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