A bicycle frame is arguably the most visible component of a bike along with the wheels. It is the main component wherein the wheels, and the parts, handlebars, seatposts, gearing components are attached. The basic bike frame design involves two triangular geometries or also more commonly referred as the diamond frame. However since the advent of newer materials for bike construction, bike designs have swayed slightly off the traditional design. Earlier bicycle frames were made of steel. Many Read more [...]
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How Do Professional Riders Acquire Jerseys In Cycling Grand Tours
November 24th, 2012 
Kyle Weathers If you are a newcomer to the world of professional cycling and have recently started watching grand tour races on television, then there may well be some confusion over what all the riders are actually racing for, and what the different jerseys that they are awarded actually mean. Road bike racing is best understood as consisting of several races within a race. This means that there are different things to race for between riders with differing specialities.
Bicycle Brakes Guide For DIY Repairers
July 25th, 2012 Dave Delgado Bicycle brakes are one of the most important parts of a bicycle. This is because, without it, the rider can be in serious danger of hurting themselves. It is For that reason very essential to always check the brakes so as to assure that they are in good working situation. If by any chance the brakes are not in a good condition, one must be able to know how to repair bicycle brakes.
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