Archive for August 2008

Looking Into Mountain Bike Helmets

Aug 29th, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: Bike Gear

By: Alison Addy
You may think that mountain bike helmets are all the same but in fact you would be wrong. Whilst all helmets are designed to protect your head, some are better designed than others. If you take more care choosing the right helmet to suit you then you will have less of a risk [...]



Difference Between a Road Bike and a Mountain Bike

Aug 29th, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: Cycling Tips

By: Chris E Martin
Bikes are one craze among the boys which they really fall for. Many men are especially fond about the custom built motorbikes. There are many kinds of bikes, and some of the most famous kinds of bikes are road bikes and mountain bikes, they are known for their specialization of their particular [...]



The Cost of Mountain Bike Accessories

Aug 29th, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: Bike Gear

By: Alison Addy
If you want to fully appreciate the sport of mountain biking, then you will need to ensure that you have the right equipment. There are many different mountain bike accessories out there and if you want to benefit from them then you may have to be prepared to spend a small fortune.
The trick [...]



Understanding Mountain Bike Ratings

Aug 29th, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: Cycling Tips

By: Alison Addy
When it comes to choosing a new mountain bike, you may be interested to know about the ratings given to different bikes. The ratings that the bikes are given can essentially help you to decide which one you finally choose. So just what do the ratings mean and should you really listen to [...]



Maintaining Your Bike With Confidence

Aug 29th, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: Bike Mantenance

By Chris L. Jensen
All metallic objects, including bikes, can rust. If you leave a bicycle outside in the elements, other moisture speeds up the rust process. That kind of corrosion can destroy your bike frame, cease up your steering, or stop your gear and chain. It’s just like mom and dad said, put your bike [...]



BMX Bikes are the New Way to Race

Aug 23rd, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: BMX Bike

By: Mads Jensen
Do you know that Moto-Cross was not always run by powerful motorcycles? Bicycle Moto Cross bikes, also known as BMX, started out just before the 1980s and became quite popular after that. Riders of BMX bikes were asked to use this small wheeled machine with one gear and do tricks to impress the [...]



Bicycles, Bikes And Cycles - How They Got Where They Are Now

Aug 23rd, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: Cycling Tips

By: Vin DeWolfe
Early in the 1800’s the first forms of the bike were being made. They were normally referred to as “velocipedes”. They were pedal-less, hard wheeled, wooden contraptions. The rider sat on a seat and used his legs to push himself along.
It wasn’t until the latter 1830’s that pedal powered cycles were introduced. This [...]



Bicycle Designs & Styles - Choosing Commercial Or Custom-Made?

Aug 23rd, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: Cycling Tips

By: Vin DeWolfe
Currently there are many types of bikes available. Even so, the standard safety bike design developed in the 1800’s is the foundation of our current cycle types.
The types of bike most usually used today are mountain bikes, cruisers, touring bicycles, racing bikes, BMX’s and utility bikes.
The category a bike falls in depends on [...]



Bicycle Safety, Correct Equipment And Coping With Traffic Hazards

Aug 23rd, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: Cycling Tips

By: Vin DeWolfe

It’s calculated that there are about 85 million bike riders in the U.S. over half a million of them wind up in ERs each year. Nearly 70,000 people are hospitalized every year merely because they didn’t wear a helmet.
Putting on a helmet when cycling is the best possible way to keep yourself from [...]



Confidently Maintaining Your Bike And Making Simple Repairs

Aug 23rd, 2008 | By coolbiking | Category: Bike Mantenance

By: Vin DeWolfe
Recall when you were a kid and your parents hollered at you to put your bicycle away? Your mom and father might have just wanted their yard to stay clear, but there’s more to the story. They were actually imparting super bike maintenance advice.
Bicycles, like all stuff made of metal, can rust. Leaving [...]