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October 3, 2009

Mountain Bike Finance For The Perfect Bike

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There is a massive range of mountain bikes on the market to satisfy the large number of fans that the sport has. Depending on what type of riding you like, the style of bikes you can choose from will vary. To help you choosing between the varying bikes on the market, this article contains some handy information. If you need help paying for your new bike, look into the mountain bike finance deals that many companies offer.

1. Cross country
Most of the mountain bikes on the market could be called cross country. Making x-country bikes light weight means they can travel up and down hills as easy as going over flat ground. This is the most common mountain bike and it can be used with ease for riding on the path or even commuting.

2. Downhill
There is an adrenaline involved with downhill mountain biking, and experienced riders tend to prefer this variation. most bikes of this kind have dual suspension, disc brakes and strong parts. It is common for bikers to customise their own downhill bikes.

3. Trials
Trail biking is for the more technical riders as they have to move through a precise trail. These type of bikes tend to be absent from shop shelves and instead are designed by the rider instead. You need discipline to ride a trail bike properly as they are strong and light but need to be moved round tight courses.

4. Jump and slalom
If you intend to go on jumps and street racing, you will need a slalom and jump specific bike. Most jump bikes come with front suspension as standard and are made from tough materials like carbon steel. Mountain biking enthusiasts will usually have a jump bike among their others, and there are people dedicated to jump biking.

Whether you’ve never got on a bike in your life or you have been riding for years, mountain biking is so much fun. Your riding style, size and gender will determine which bike you buy. If you have not already decided which type of bike you want to buy, go to the shop and try some out, this way you can get a feel for the different types.

August 22, 2009

New Genesis 2010 Road Bikes

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Less than a month before release, Genesis has finally released details and images for their 2010 lineup. 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.

For the new year’s range, Genesis has entered the road bikes market once again. The first bikes up on the list are the Aether 10 and Aether 20 racing bikes.

Designed mainly for daily commuters, the Aether is perfect for city travel. Both feature ALX-9 aluminium frames as well as carbon-legged forks. However, everything comes at a price and this is no exception. 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. To go for the next up model, the Aether 20, it will cost another £200 on top of the Aether 10. Part of the £799.99 price tag goes towards paying for the mix of Shimano Tiagra and Sora parts that the bike is made of.

The next bike is the Vapour. This bike will cost you around £850, which is justified as it features an ALX-9 6069 aluminium frame. To match the new lightweight frame, you also get a newly designed front hanger mount which has been designed to make braking more positive, according to Genesis.

The third bike on the lineup is the Flyer. This one features an extensive range of stylish features, not to mention being a singlespeed bike. This particular model features a white chain, chrome cable clips, all attached to a Reynolds 520 steel framework. This amazingly good looking bike will cost you £599.99, not a bad price really. However, this bike is missing bottle bosses, allowing you to attach bike accessories, I can only assume that Genesis assumed that anyone riding this bike couldn’t possibly sweat through their cycle clothing.

Along side this array of road bikes revealed also came a range of improved mountain bikes. The first one is the Core which comes in two varieties. The cheaper model is the Core 40 for £999.99 and then the higher priced Core 50 for £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.

If you’re looking for a relatively cheap mountain bike, the new iO is the best suitted. This bike comes in two different versions, the singlespeed, costing £599.99, or the eight-speed version for £1,099.99. Both versions come with a Reynolds 520 steel frame.

The last bike in the list is the Altitude, despite having 5 different variations. The lowest priced models, the Altitude 00, priced at £799.99, and the Altitude 10, priced at a more expensive £999.99, both come with a Reynolds 520 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. If we overlook the 4th model and jump straight to the impressive Altitude Ti, also the most expensive model. This final model is the most expensive at £2,799.99 and it comes with a titanium frame.

July 18, 2009

Which Type of Bike do you use to get to work?

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We’ve seen them all, the wide array of different cyclists on their morning commute. All wearing different cycle clothing, from suits to lycra. All riding different types of bikes ranging from streamlined road bikes to slow and steady granny bikes.

Obviously the choice that people make as to which type of bike to ride is based upon what they are going to use it for. A number of things affect your choice of bike, what things you need to take with you, how far you’re going, will they have showers at the office.

Most likely many people think that they have made the right decision when it comes to making the morning commute. But have they really? Would it work out faster for a granny bike to get to work over a fixed gear bike? You would instantly think now, however, I think I can prove you wrong.

If you take 4 different cyclists and see how long it takes them to get from their homes to work. If we pick out 2 lycra wearing cyclists and place one on a road bike and the other on a fixed gear bike. Then pick up your other 2 cyclists, one on a granny bike, then other on a mountain bike.

Of course a large number of people will think that the fixed gear and the road bike will shoot off and beat the others by miles. This is true, however, they haven’t won the race yet. When these 2 get to their work, they are basically a waterfall of sweat. So for them, you have to add on the time for a shower onto their travel time.

For the other 2, the mountain biker did get there quite quickly, however, still a little sticky, a shower might be required. Finally, the granny bike, it may have come last, however, the relaxed ride is sweat free. No need to have a shower, the rider simply walks into work.

So once you factor in all the amount of time taken for each cyclist to get to their work, and then add on any extra time to recover from the cycle. The granny bike takes the victory at a steady speed. It really does show that slow and steady will win the race.

Next time you get ready for the commute, take a moment to think about the fastest way to get there.

June 5, 2009

Three Top Reasons For Chain Care On Your Bike

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Bikes are made up of hundreds of components, everyone being important in its own right. You wouldn’t be able to ride without pedals, handlebars, a stem or most other bike accessories for that matter. One element that is integral to the movement of the bike and the transition of power from the rider to the wheels is the chain. This incredible piece of engineering is utilized in equipment and machinery all over the world and is responsible for many different tasks. However, chains do break down and malfunction if not looked after properly. Here are the 3 main reasons why you need to give your chain some regular TLC.

Long life.Rust and corrosion is a common occurrence in chains due to their metal makeup. Bike chains are even more prone to this as they are often exposed the elements quite a lot. You should really clean the chain thoroughly after every use and then give it a good oiling with a suitable grade oil. This will prevent any corrosion taking place and should also prevent the chain from ceasing up. Once a couple of links do not move freely, the function of the chain is severely compromised.


Damage to bike
. A whole host of other component can become damaged by a bike chain that is not being looked after. One component that works closely with the chain is the crankset and this can become burred and scared by a bad chain. Another part that can easily suffer harm is the derailleur, which is also in constant contact with the chain. Racing bikes are even more prone to this their mechanisms are very finely tuned.

Rider harm. A chain that is not in a good way will also pose a risk to whomever is riding the bike. If enough links cease up then the chain can jam and sometimes bring the wheels to an abrupt stop. If you are riding at any sort of speed this can cause the rider to be thrown from the bike and receive untold injuries, especially if you are wearing fragile cycle clothing

April 26, 2009

Cycling in Spain - When the Weekend Comes

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Saturdays are a rest day in general for the Spanish so they spend all of the day racing around dressed in Lycra, helmets on, in a colourful display of resistance designed to get the legs pumping and the countryside seen.

I took a few videos yesterday and placed them into a longer video about Torres Torres, a small town outside Valencia. You can see the video at the link. It has more stuff about living in Spain and buying property but you get an idea about what a Saturday ride means for the average Spanish person there.

Road bikes are the main use in this type of cycling although there are many who go off road with mountain bikes or hybrids as the area around lends itself to some spectacular scenery and varied terrain

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