Cycling Equipment

All You Need To Know

 By gilang

bicycle equipment

 Cycling equipment is varied and can be used for quite a number of fun and healthy activities. There are indoor types of bike equipment and outdoor ones. Some kinds of cycle equipment come with the bicycle when it is bought but others are bought to supplement the work of the bike. Whichever the case, bicycle equipment is very important and all cyclists should consider them a must have.

Equipment that comes with the bike includes the bicycle pump which usually comes in very handy in case the bike gets a flat or the tubing gets spoilt. The other type of equipment is useful for indoor use. The best part about indoor cycling equipment is that one does not need to have a huge backyard to use them. Indoor stationary can be used as a supplementary to the bicycle. Some examples of indoor equipment include the bike trainer. This equipment can be used both for aerobics and for weight loss programs. It enables one to have a safe and self-paced training regime that has very low impact levels.

Cycling equipment is used by sportsmen to keep fit for their sporting activities and also by regular people to stay healthy. Heart problems are sometimes caused by lack of exercise which causes an accumulation of fatty tissue around the heart. Bike trainers and stationary bikes help patients to get back in form and get their hearts working right again. 

discussion in the previous article is about the Custom Bicycle.

Custom Bicycles

Custom Bicycle – For Your Perfect Bike

By Gilang

Schwinn Custom Bicycle

If you are serious about your bicycling, then you will want to consider a custom bicycle over one that is mass-produced. While mass-produced bicycles are all made in the same way, a custom bicycle is custom fitted to the exact measurement of the person who is going to be doing the riding. This means that it fits the person's body exactly and it will help to make the cycling more comfortable and efficient. You need to first determine what kind of bicycle riding that you are going to do before you have a bicycle custom-made for you. Some questions that you may want to start with include: Are you riding for fun? If you are, then who are you going to ride with? Answering all of these questions will help you and the designer to customize the perfect bicycle frame and bike for your body and your riding, so that you will have the best edge possible in your bicycling.

It is not just mountain and racing bikes that are being customized - choppers, low riders, and beach cruisers are also being customized with fantastic results. The bicycling manufacturers are offering bike parts and accessories in many different colors and materials to help make it easier for consumers to personalize their bike according to their own desires and personality.

If you want to customize a bike for yourself, but you cannot find a bike shop or cannot take the time to visit a shop, then you will find that there are online stores that give directions on how to take the proper measurements so that they can customize a bike for you. This is a great option if you are unable to find a shop to customize a bike for you.

Discussion in the previous article is about the bicycle prices

Executive sumary By Andrew Caxton

Bicycle Prices

Bicycle Prices - Consider These Before Buying Road Bike

By Gilang

Road Bike

If you are planning on getting a road bicycle, then continue reading this page, things you need to know about road bikes.

Difference between Mountain Bikes and Road Bicycles

When someone say road bikes, I bet what comes to your mind is a mountain bike because they are the most common bike you see on TV and sometime on the road. The difference between the two is their function and design.

These bicycles are engineered for paved surface; it is also design to produce speed while a mountain bike is designed to pass through rough terrains. To know if you're indeed purchasing such a bicycle in a store, you should be familiar with the characteristics of its parts. For example, handlebars of road bicycles curl downward yet are formed into a T. The wheels of these bicycles are created to decrease friction on the road by touching it only at a minimum, thus they are narrow and below high pressure when fully aired. The bike frames meanwhile are mostly made of lightweight materials but are sturdy. On the other hand, a road bike's pedals are platform, wider than normal and may come with toe clips. Considerations before Buying these Bicycles for Sale

As for anything else, take a look at your situation first before buying these bicycles. If you have a budget, then you know that you're only allowed to consider those few bicycles for sale that fits your budget. If you're buying a bike for your teenager, then chances are, you will need a bike that would have enough reflectors to make sure that your child can be seen on the road easily. Go ahead and buy a road bicycle, but make sure to take note of this information.

Bike Frames

Choosing the Right Bike Frame

By Gilang

Schwinn Mountain Bike Frame

Bicycle frames were originally manufactured in steel, were very heavy, the angles lay back with a long wheel base, making for a comfortable ride on the rough roads of those old times. However today's fast roads and racing conditions are different and have made these old frames obsolete.

However these frames got lighter over the years, matching in performance with the changing scenario. Alloy steel frames made that big change as they could be joined with each other strongly and safely to make a responsive and very light frames.

Titanium Bike Frames for Life (racing Bike)

Titanium is very nice, light, but will give us a hard ride. Mixing titanium main tubes with carbon forks and back ends would be best for easy handling, and maximum comfort. There are a number of variant also coming in the market every other day, so check out if there is a new one which has arrived.

Carbon Fiber Bike Frames - Light yet Tough (Racing Bike, Mountain Bike, DH)

These frames can be made into different designs as carbon can be molded or wrapped in many different shapes, and not just in round profiles. They can also be flat for aero-dynamics, or square for strength, or a mixture of all these as we find them in the market today. Made for providing strength, comfort, aero-dynamics and style, they come in many colors, but usually black to show off the beautiful carbon fiber weave.

Alloy Bike Frames - for All Types (BMX, Mountain Bike)

Part Bike Frame

Alloy frames are these days the most common choice, and which are combined with carbon forks, and carbon chain and seat stays at the back in some cases. Alloy frames are economical and are able to keep the bike light, and which most bike frame reviews will vouch for.

Go ahead, you can now have the cake, and eat it too. You have plenty to choose from, where all depends on how much you are willing to spend. Whatever be your pocket size, you will find a suitable bike frame to go along with that.

Bicycle Wheels

Bicycle Wheels – For Your Best Bicycle

By gilang

Bicycle Wheel Jobst Brandt

 Most people would think of bicycle wheels as just round objects that allow bicycles to roll. The rim gives the basic round shape to the wheel and features a lip where the tires are tucked in. The hub is the center part of the tire and is usually made of aluminum. Road wheels can also come with high-performance or puncture resistant tires. Mountain Bike Wheels have thicker and heavier rims and spokes, making it sturdier when colliding with off-road obstacles. BMX Wheels, which are made for performing tricks, are wider and shorter than mountain bike wheels to provide better grip and more maneuverability.

Bicycle wheels are categorized according to their primary use. Using this manner of categorization there are four categories of wheels. These are the racing wheels, mountain bike wheels, BMX wheels and the road bicycle wheels.

Racing bicycle wheels

In the creation or manufacturing of this type of bicycle wheels several factors are being put into consideration so that the optimum performance during the race is achieved. These factors are aerodynamics, weight, rotational inertia, bearing smoothness and stiffness.

Mountain bike wheels

Schwinn Wheels

There are two types of wheels developed that falls under this category- these are the 26 and 29 inches wheels.

The 26 inch wheels are the most common and best choice when it comes to off road biking. The typical 26-inch rim has a diameter of 559 mm (22.0") and an outside tire diameter of about 26.2" (665 mm). These are best for lightweight cyclists. For heavy bicyclist, 29 inch bicycle wheels are the best option. Its thick rims and larger diameter can support heavy riders and can withstand longer in off road racing. These types of mountain bike wheels also conform to the 700C but it is much wider and far sturdier compared to the latter,  which is popular in cross country biking for longer distances. Their rim diameter of 622 mm (~24.5 inch) is identical to most road, hybrid and touring bicycles but is typically reinforced for greater durability in off-road riding.

wheels BMX wheels

Bicycle Motocross (BMX) wheels are usually 20 inches in diameter with a rim diameter of 406 mm. Since BMX is an extreme sport, the small size of the wheels makes it stronger against the additional loads generated by BMX jump and stunts. Also its size reduces rotational inertia and increases wheel acceleration.

discussion in the previous article is about Specialized Bikes