Beginner Road Bike

Written on June 11, 2010 – 10:30 pm | by admin |

Buying a new road bike can be a challenge for those who are just starting off and don’t know exactly what to look for in terms of parts or design. You will need some good tips on how to buy a bike that will last you a number of years without having to constantly repair it. You will need to first focus on the brand you are going to buy. Schwinn bikes are still very good ones to buy if you plan on using them more for recreation than racing. Even a beginner should know these things that can really help you out when you are online or in the store trying to figure out what you want to get. Knowing about all the specific parts like the crank, brakes, handlebar, and even pedals are critical to get a quality bike for you to ride.

Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: bikes

Information on Bicycle Saddles

Written on June 11, 2010 – 10:30 pm | by admin |

A saddle is different from a traditional bicycle seat. A seat is designed to carry complete weight of the rider. while a saddle is built to carry some and not all of the cyclist’s weight. A comfortable saddle is a necessity of every biker. Usually the cycle shops are full of bikers who want to replace their old saddles as they are not much satisfied with it.

Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: saddle

Bicycle Safety Gear

Written on June 11, 2010 – 10:28 pm | by admin |

There are so many new, fancy and very useful products for bicycling enthusiasts. With all of the new equipment, gadgets and gizmos, it is hard to remember what is necessary. What is the basic bicycle safety gear that everyone who loves riding their bike should own?

Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Bicycle Safety Gear, bikes