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Riding road is growing in popularity but that doesn't mean you need a road racing bike. You can ride on road with just about any bike but having one that is optimized for hard surfaces and your riding style will give you a more enjoyable riding experience. Depending on the qualities that are important to you, the best bike for riding road may be any of the following: Road Race Bike, Triathlon Bike, Sport Touring Bikes, Cyclocross Bike, Loaded Touring Bikes, Performance Hybrid or Comfort Hybrid. Read on to find what is best for you. Road Race Bike These are...

Big wheels roll over stuff better. Full suspension helps in the rough stuff. So how does it work when you put them together? The KHS Flagstaff is a 29" wheeled full suspension bike for trail riding and endurance racing. KHS is known for having great valued bikes and they tend to get into new trends pretty quickly. The 29" wheeled mountain bikes are one of those trends they have gotten into and have done a good job. It started with a hard tail and then they added the Flagstaff. With 3.5" of rear wheel travel, the Flagstaff is aimed at...

Time has been making carbon fiber bicycles for a long time. In that time they have gotten really good. Known for their pro bikes that have seen so much success in the Classics, the Edge Racer is the result of trickle down technology. Many of the same features of the top end bikes such as the carbon molding, the self locking headset system and re-enforced fork were all first on the top models. The Edge Racer is second from the bottom of there line, but at $3000 for the frame and fork, it isn't an entry level bike by any...

As a cyclist your knee is the main focus of all your power. If you develop knee problems, you've got a cycling problem. While you get lucky and never have knee pain during your cycling career, for most of us it will happen at some point. The key is to reduce the factors that lead to knee pain and treat is properly when it does happen so it doesn't become a chronic injury. Follow these tips to help prevent knee issues and come back strong if you have them already. Bike Fit Seat height and saddle fore-aft position will have...

The great thing about cycling is that it lets you get away from driving, but sometimes you want to go further away with your bike. Depending on your vehicle and type of bikes, different racks will be be the best option for you.There are three main types of bike racks: Strap on Trunk Racks, Trailer Hitch Racks and Roof RacksEach type has advantages and disadvantages so I'll outline them so you are better informed to make a decision.Trunk RacksWhile these are referred to as Trunk Racks, they will often work on mini vans, SUVs and hatch backs. This type of...