Archive for March 2007
Mar 23rd, 2007 |
By coolbiking |
Category: BMX Bike
By ROBERT SHEEHAN
When it comes to all the rage extreme sports in our time, it has to be BMX games. It is one of the toughest form of cycling, no wonder it is next to some of the other extreme sports like skateboarding and sport bike stunting. As for the bicycles, they are so designed [...]
Tags: bike, BMX Bike, bmx_freestyle, bmx_race
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Mar 23rd, 2007 |
By coolbiking |
Category: Mountain Bike (MTB)
By David Marc Fishman
Regular bikes compared to mountain bikes may have a smoother ride and are slower and heavier but are great for riding on the street. You can find information about mountain biking online or in magazines; they are geared toward beginners or professionals. Mountain biking is not really thought of as exercising but [...]
Tags: bike, Mountain-Bike-(MTB), mountain_bike
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Mar 23rd, 2007 |
By coolskies |
Category: Bike Parts Accessories
By: Mike Yeager
Do you know that the company that makes Bell helmets did not start out making helmets? It was a company that sold auto parts — Bell Auto Parts — started by George Wight in Bell, California, in 1923. In 1933, Rogy Richter went to work for Wight. Richter was a car racer [...]
Tags: bell_bicycle_helmet, bell_helmets, bicycle_helmets
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Mar 23rd, 2007 |
By coolbiking |
Category: Mountain Bike (MTB)
By: Barbara Miller
If you’re looking for a truck or SUV to explore the countryside, you’re thinking two wheels too many. To get really close to nature, have a blast and keep in shape, grab a mountain bike and head for the hills.
The popular “mountain bike” style was developed, as the name suggests, from bicycles designed [...]
Tags: biking, Mountain-Bike-(MTB), mountain_biking, tips
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Mar 23rd, 2007 |
By coolbiking |
Category: Mountain Bike (MTB)
By: Christopher Johnson
Riding a mountain bike is pretty much the same as riding any other type of bike. Except for the rocks, the fallen trees, the streams and the occasional mountain. In other words, mountain biking is the extreme version of two-wheeling around the neighbourhood. It can be dangerous, so should be respected and even [...]
Tags: biking, Mountain-Bike-(MTB), mountain_biking, tips
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Mar 20th, 2007 |
By coolbiking |
Category: Bike Parts Accessories
By Rick Kern
There are several types of bicycle racks for cars.
Trunk mount, Roof mount, Spare Tire mount or Receiver Hitch mount. Trunk mount bicycle racks for cars are the most common.
Advantages To Trunk Mount Bicycle Car Rack
Trunk Mount are usually cheaper than other types of racks.
Simple installation.
Easy to store when not in use.
Disadvantages to [...]
Tags: bicycle_racks, bikes, roof_rack
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Mar 20th, 2007 |
By coolbiking |
Category: Bike Rides & Tours
By Robert Sheehan
California Mountain biking can offer you all the pleasure of real biking drama. You will feel the adventure from the moment you begin your ride. While riding, you will not only enjoy the scenic beauty of Californian landscapes but also taste the excitement of mountain biking.
Mountain Biking At It’s Best In [...]
Tags: Bike Rides & Tours, biking_california, california, mountain_biking
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Mar 17th, 2007 |
By coolbiking |
Category: Cycling Tips
By Kathryn Mosely
For those of us who put our bikes away for the winter, the time has come to dust them off and get ready to ride. When bringing a bike out of storage, a mini tune-up is necessary. Pay special attention to the following four areas: chain, derailleur components, brakes, and wheels.
~~Chain~~
If you [...]
Tags: bicycle_tune_up, bike, Cycling Tips
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Mar 17th, 2007 |
By coolbiking |
Category: Bike Parts Accessories
By Yvonne Volante
Having a good selection of bicycle tools is essential for the recreational or serious cylclist. Any experienced cyclist will tell you that you must have a certain selection of useful tools to fix common problems.
A cyclist should always be prepared to fix the most common breakdown, a flat tire. A simple tire repair [...]
Tags: bicycle_tools, bike_tools, tools
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Mar 17th, 2007 |
By coolbiking |
Category: Cycling Articles
By Barbara Moore
There is something about buying a new bike that makes you feel like a kid again. On a shiny brand new bike, the wind feels a little wilder in your hair and you feel like your five years old. There’s no question that buying a new bike is a rush. The question is, [...]
Tags: bikes, Cycling-Articles, mountain_bikes
Posted in Cycling Articles |
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