Posted by Art on Aug 26, 2009 in
Biking
Le Tour de France 2009 Podio general 1
The Tour de France is the world’s grandest bicycle race in the world, spanning more than 2,200 miles of French countryside. Professional cyclists around the world consider travel to France to take part in the race as their biggest stage in their cycling careers. It is the one cycling event where media outlets deliver the event to millions of watching cycling fans.
Whether or not this is the true foundation of their popularity, sales of retro cycling jerseys is increasing every day, particularly as access to buying them online gets easier as more and more companies set up shop by putting e-commerce on their websites. The retro bike jerseys come in a wide variety of colors styles and with a myriad of images depicted on them. Images sported on retro bike jerseys these days include novelty images such as Dr Seuss’ Cat in the Hat or the Grinch who Stole Christmas, Betty Boop, Bozo the Clown and even sesame street characters like Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird.
An online company that has some lovely older images on their retro cycling jerseys is the retro image apparel company. Images used for their collection come from the images contained within the ‘Horton collection line’ these include such famous images as:
These authors have proved that to protect penis blood perfusion the important factor is not so much the extent of the saddle padding as its width. A wide saddle furnishes enough support to the pelvic bones and limits the compression of the perineal tissues. The absence of the saddle beak prevents clipping the perineal blood vessels around the pubic arch.
A saddle with these characteristics, however, is not suitable to professional bikers. The aim of our work has been to identify a product that had the characteristics to preserve penis blood perfusion and at the same time had a geometrical design compatible with the biker’s requirements.
In the study, the SMP saddle is shown to be by far the most efficient in protecting the blood perfusion of the penis compared to one of the saddles most frequently used (at that time) by professional cyclists.
So for some fun with your look while riding your bike, check out the great range of novelty and retro cycling jerseys available online
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Posted by Art on Aug 26, 2009 in
Biking
Details and images have finally emerged regarding the new 2010 bike lineup from Genesis. Despite the bikes being the 2010 range for Genesis, they are actually released this coming September so you don’t have to wait as long as initially thought.
Genesis have decided to return to the road bike market this year with their 2010 lineup. The first bikes up on the list are the Aether 10 and Aether 20 racing bikes.
The well designed Aether is mainly suitted for cycle training or daily commuting. Both of these models will feature carbon-legged forks, as well as an ALX-9 aluminium frame. However, this comes at a price. The cheaper of the two bikes, the Aether 10, will set you back £599.99 and features a mix of new Shimano 2300 and Sora parts. If you would prefer to go for the other model, the Aether 20, it will cost you another £200 extra. For your £799.99, you will get a mix of Sora and Shimano Tiagra parts.
The next bike in their lineup is called Vapour. This bike will cost you around £850, which is justified as it features an ALX-9 6069 aluminium frame. To go with the lightweight frame, you will also get a mix of 105, Tiagra and Sora parts, not to mention a new designed front hanger mount to make braking more ‘positive’.
The third bike up is the Flyer. This is a singlespeed bike and features a bunch of stylish looking features. This bike is made from a Reynolds 520 steel frame, with features such as chrome cable clips and a white chain. This bike will cost you £599.99, not a bad price for such a good looking city bike. However, this bike is missing bottle bosses, allowing you to attach bike accessories, it seems that Genesis assumes that people riding this bike don’t get thirsy or sweat through their cycle clothing.
The road bikes that Genesis announced were just a taster for the massive number of mountain bike models also detailed. The first mountain bike is the Core which has 2 different models. There is the Core 40 which will cost £999.99 and then there’s the more expensive Core 50 which costs £1,199.99.
The next one up is the Alpitude costing £1,699.99, not to be mistaken with the Altitude, features a Reynolds 853 steel frame, perfect for long trails.
The iO is the cheapest mountain bike on the 2010 lineup. There are two different versions, the singlespeed for £599.99, or the more expensive eight-speed version which costs £1,099.99. Both versions feature a high quality Reynolds 520 steel frame.
The final bike is the Altitude, however, it comes in 5 different models. The two cheapest models, the Altitude 00 (£799.99) and the Altitude 10 (£999.99) both come with a Reynolds 520 steel frame. As the altitude number goes higher, so does the price, the next up is the Altitude 20. This model features a high quality Reynolds 853 steel frame and will set you back a whopping £1,449.99. Skipping the fourth model, the final and most expensive model is the Altitude Ti. This final model is the most expensive at £2,799.99 and it comes with a titanium frame.
Tags: Cycling, Genesis, Mountain Bikes, racing bikes, Road Bikes
Posted by Art on Aug 26, 2009 in
Biking
If you’re looking for a comfortable and easy-to-ride bike for exercise or to commute to work, a hybrid bike could be the answer. Some of the best hybrid bikes around today are easy to ride, extremely lightweight and very comfortable. Hybrid bikes generally enable you to pedal very easily on roads. Most also allow you to ride off-road when necessary.
The features of the best hybrid bikes that make them so appealing include a frame designed for comfort and effective pedalling, and adjustable components that provide either an upright or a more aerodynamic position. They also come with smooth suspension and manufactured using durable materials and yet they are lightweight and enable speed without vibrations.
The suspension fork on most good hybrid bikes ensures that you stay in control even over rough surfaces. It provides a more comfortable ride aswell by making it smoother and protecting from bumps and knocks.
You’ll also find suspension seat posts on many hybrid bikes. These are an excellent lightweight feature to soften bumps and add comfort where it’s needed, for example going over obstacles such as curbs.The high air pressure in the tyres helps with faster speeds as well and makes longer rides easy.
New hybrid bikes also come with modern gears that are easy-to-use and excellent for hills. Hybrid bikes now also have advanced braking systems, giving you more control, as you can stop quickly and control your speed easily.
The best hybrid bikes nowadays come with improved, ergonomic saddles that provide a lot more comfort than saddles ever used to. They are usually made with flexible frames, anatomical shapes and gel padding on the saddles, which makes your journeys far more comfortable.
There has been a massive increase in the range of hybrid bikes on the market in recent years and now most of the well-known bike brands offer a hybrid bike range. The rise in the number of people choosing bikes over cars to get to work could be linked to the quality, comfort and fair pricing of hybrid bikes on offer, and for the best hybrid bikes you need look no further than the internet, as most good companies will deliver one straight to your door.
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Posted by Art on Aug 26, 2009 in
Biking Massive airs, enormous jumps and enormous tricks require MTB Forks which can take some punishment forks not designed for this reason are responsible to be damaged or worse break ; causing significant injury to a rider.
A dirt jump ( DJ ) bike will typically be a hardtail and front suspension, although some riders do still like rigid forks. Dirt jump forks will have little travel of 80-100mm and are typically coil sprung as well as being much heavier because of the increased strength than those designed for other trail bicycle disciplines.
If you know anything about dirt jumping you can know the name Marzocchi probably the well known and most widely used type of forks on dirt jump bikes with their infamous dirt jumper range.
The dirt jumper range starts with the entry level DJ3 fork. It’s a quick-release fork, but the simple forged lowers are very well proved re slam proofing. The coil-sprung internals get an easy but effective bottom out damper for slam control. They may also be stiffened up for emergency-only movement ( if that’s's what you are after ) by charging the auxiliary air spring.
The range then moves up to the Dirt Jumper one & 2 models, which, in the newly asserted 2010 models will utilize the updated Open Bath RV damper, which features outwardly adjustable rebound damping. The Dirt Jumper 1 & 2 models feature a coil spring and a low pressure pre-load system.
Weighing in at only 2240g for an open bath, coil sprung fork the DJ1 weighs a great 355g less than the 2009 DJ1 while accelerating strength by thirty percent.
If you can not spring the £190 £500 ( $200 – $1000 ) that the dirt jumper range can cost may want to instead consider a rigid fork. The advantages are not only cost, stiff forks such as the Charge Nozzle will not only cost less but will also weight a load less than suspension forks meaning you can save additional weight which may assist you with getting some of those technical tricks nailed.
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Posted by Art on Aug 23, 2009 in
Biking Whether you are just getting interested by the game of cycling or have been an enthusiastic cycle rider for a bit it is vital that you are supplied with the correct cycling clothing. Cycling clothing won’t only help by keeping you safe and comfy during your cycle ride but as well keep you looking trendy and at the head of your game. When it comes to cycling clothing, there are some pieces especially which are thought to be as the basics and which any bike rider, noob to sophisticated, should have in their wardrobe. Initially you could be deterred as you might be worried by the fact that you aren’t in a position to afford the custom cycling jerseys and pro gear that some riders can, but you must know this isn’t going to have any effect on your performance. So long as you are selecting the proper pieces, you will find just as top quality cycling clothing apart from a more cost effective cost. Cycling jackets and cycling jerseys are truly one of the first things you need to be buying.
They may keep the sun from burning your arms when riding in the day and keep you warm during cooler weather. You wish to try to get a light-weight water-resistant jacket, and when you’re out on the market for your jacket you need to look for a cycling cap, bike leg warmers or maybe some knee heaters to keep you on the trails even if the weather would possibly not be the nicest.
Helmet Another piece of cycling clothing that’s vital is the helmet. It is urgent that you wear a helmet when cycling, and you take a little time to select the right one. Remember that you only want to buy helmets that are approved by the suitable authorities.
You also wish to try on different helmets until you find one that fits your head nicely. It shouldn’t be too tight or too loose, and should touch the crown, sides, front and back of your head. Also bear in mind that if at any time your helmet ever suffers any damage, the best idea is to just go out and purchase a new one instead of attempting to fix the one that you have. Helmets are cheap enough this isn’t going to put you out much and it will make sure that you are safe and secure while cycling. The worst mistake that some people make is presuming that because cycling is a low impact sport that there’s no need to have the right cycling clothing and gear. This is absolutely wrong, and you can suffer major harm if you are not wearing your helmet and other protecting gear.
Article by John Black
Tags: Cycling, cycling clothing, cycling gear, cycling jerseys
Posted by Art on Aug 4, 2009 in
Biking Cycling enthusiasts are increasingly turning to retro bicycle jerseys, their rise i popularity has been quite fast. specially with cyclists that also have a passion for looking great and having a little fun with the way they look while they ride their bicycles. Many believe this popularity for retro cycling jerseys all began when Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France championship when he along with his teammates were clothed inga retro bicycling jerseys that showed a picure of the old U.S. Mail logo from over 30 years ago.
Whether or not this is the true foundation of their popularity, sales of retro cycling jerseys is increasing every day, particularly as access to buying them online gets easier as more and more companies set up shop by putting e-commerce on their websites. The retro bike jerseys come in a wide variety of colors styles and with a myriad of images depicted on them. Images sported on retro bike jerseys these days include novelty images such as Dr Seuss’ Cat in the Hat or the Grinch who Stole Christmas, Betty Boop, Bozo the Clown and even sesame street characters like Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird.
An online company that has some lovely older images on their retro cycling jerseys is the retro image apparel company. The pictures that are used for their selection come from the pictures that are currently in the ‘Horton collection line’ included in these are such well known images as:
* The1935 World Championship Men’s Jersey, a race of 216km over cobblestone roads in Belgium.
the image on this shirt is one that was first made by Henri Grey in 1896 for a cycling ad.
* Men’s Cataluna, an image for a poster which was created in Spain in 1943 for a cycle race called the Vuelta Catalonia.
* Green Eggs and Ham, a colorful jersey with pictures of the characters and happenings from the Dr Seuss story of the same name published for the first time in 1960.
A second great source for retro cycling jerseys and novelty bike jerseys is the website and shop at Amazon.com where you will find a good range to choose from. Amazon stocks a large range of bike jerseys for men women and children as well as other bike clothing, cycling shoes and other accessories. Yet another company that stocks a great range of both novelty cycling jerseys and retro cycling jerseys is ModernBike.com they too stock a large range of other bike gear, cycling clothing, accessories and shoes.
Go ahead and have some fun with how you look when you are cycling. take a look at the large range of retro and novelty cycling jerseys available easily on various websites.
Article by John Black
Tags: bike jerseys, Cycling, cycling jerseys, retro bike jerseys, retro cycling jerseys
Posted by Art on Aug 4, 2009 in
Biking Mountain Biking and indeed cycling in general is one of the most popular sports in the world. The reason for this is because there are so many things a bike can be used for, including competitive racing, getting to and from work each day or just as a bit of leisurely enjoyment. However, if you don’t take necessary precautions, cycling can lead to quite nasty pains in injuries, especially for mountain bike riders who often ride quite aggressively. Let’s take a look at 3 of the most common complaints and how they can be avoided.
Wrist Strain. When you are traveling over bumps or uneven ground, the force is usually transmitted through the forks and into the wrists. What’s more, as your upper body weight is usually pushing down on your wrists, they can often be put under a lot of strain and become inflamed or injured.Having quality suspension on the front forks of the bike will reduce a lot of the pressure, or if you cannot have suspension, make sure the forks have shock absorbing qualities like you find on the Trek Madone.
Pain In The Backside. This problem can range from a mild discomfort to full blown muscle inflammation and damage, and is often seen in long distance riders. It is in every rider’s interest to address backside problems as soon as they can quickly become quite serious and even lead to problems with fertility. Buying a decent bike saddle is the number one thing to do and you should test ride one for a good few miles before you buy one. You can also purchase advanced cycle clothing such as padded shorts which act to dampen the effect of harmful pressure.
Knee Injury. Another common complaint among riders is knee injuries, inflammation and general soreness. There are bike settings that can aggravate this problem, such as having the saddle too high but generally it is caused by overuse and too much strain on the knees. Try making sure all your bike components have shock-absorbing qualities, such as Zipp wheels which reduce the amount of force transferred through the knee joint.
Tags: Cycling, injuries, Mountain Biking, pain, strain
Posted by Art on Aug 1, 2009 in
Biking Mountain Biking and indeed cycling in general is one of the most popular sports in the world. Part of its appeal comes from the fact that cycling can be done for fun, exercise, sport, or in a functional capacity such as commuting to work. However, those who are keen cyclists are probably aware that if precautions aren’t taken, there are a number of repetitive-strain injuries that can occur from cycling, especially mountain biking. Here we examine the causes and preventive measures for 3 of the most common cycling-related injuries.
Wrist Strain. The large and aggressive forces that are generated when riding over large bumps on uneven terrain often find their way to the cyclist’s writs by traveling directly up the bike forks. What’s more, as your upper body weight is usually pushing down on your wrists, they can often be put under a lot of strain and become inflamed or injured.Having quality suspension on the front forks of the bike will reduce a lot of the pressure, or if you cannot have suspension, make sure the forks have shock absorbing qualities like you find on the Trek Madone.
Pain In The Backside. This is one of the most common complaints and is basically a result of repetitive pressure on the gluteus maximus (backside) muscle and surrounding sensitive areas. It is in every rider’s interest to address backside problems as soon as they can quickly become quite serious and even lead to problems with fertility. Buying a decent bike saddle is the number one thing to do and you should test ride one for a good few miles before you buy one. You can also purchase protective cycle clothing such as padded shorts which act to dampen the effect of harmful pressure.
Knee Injury. Another common complaint among riders is knee injuries, inflammation and general soreness. There are bike settings that can aggravate this problem, such as having the saddle too high but generally it is caused by overuse and too much strain on the knees. Try making sure all your bike components have shock-absorbing qualities, such as Zipp wheels which reduce the amount of force transferred through the knee joint.
Tags: Cycling, injuries, Mountain Biking, pain, strain