Selecting the Right Bike for You Different bikes are designed for different riding conditions. You will find several different styles and designs at any bike shop. Road Bikes are designed for riding on smooth paved paths and roads. Mountain bikes are meant for riding on the trails, from packed dirt...

So with the upcoming 2012 race season fast approaching, it is time to start looking at building up a new race bike, as my current bike is several years old and is a 26er. I have been riding and have done a few races on a 29er now, and it now seems that the 29er has finally come of age in the...

Correct gear combination: Based on the study by Kyle and Berto, it was discovered that the highest efficiency would be derived from a combination of gears with 52 and 15 sprockets. Although the differences in efficiencies between various gear combinations may be as little as 3%, you need to realize...

Efficient Gearing Without an efficient gear system, your aerodynamically designed carbon bike wheel will not be of much use. This is because the power you input on the bicycle crank would be lost through an inefficient gear train. Hence, the wheels will receive very little thrust force to...

The book titled 'High-tech Cycling', by Human Kinetics, elaborates the significant aerodynamic benefits to be derived from proper leg configuration on crank cycles. Based on tunnel wind testing, the least drag force would occur when the crank is positioned at 90o or 270o (horizontal to the ground...

This clincher works best at speeds above 20 miles per hour and can comfortably support an average weight of 80 kilograms. Like all carbon clinchers, it is incredibly easy to use, and the 60mm depth gives it a sleek appearance. When it wears out, only the inner tube needs replacement instead of the...

By having a well-made racing bicycle that is made for you specifically you can have the time of your life racing. Not only will you enjoy every rush but you can get fit and be in the best shape of your life. The bicycle tyre is a fascinating system of interlinked devices. The tyre itself fits onto...

This type of carbon clincher has the "lowest drag and crosswind resistance" (making it aerodynamically superior), and perfect for riding even in strong winds. Being made out of carbon, it is amazingly light and rigid, being stiffer than clinchers with smaller dimensions. It also reduces the braking...

By the time 1870 had come around, metallurgy had advanced to the level which made it possible to leave behind wood in favor of the all metal machine. At the same time it was recognized that if you made a large front wheel then each turn will go a greater distance than a small wheel, and so it was...

Reduce local traffic congestion. Each person riding a bicycle is potentially one less car. Bicycle valets reduce traffic by reducing the number of people who arrive by car. Encourage attendance. Many people avoid events due to parking hassles. Bicycles are fast and easy to check-in and with less...