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Review - Time Atac Clipless Pedals
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The Time Atac design has been around for a while now and while they keep upgrading them with new materials, the basic design has stayed the same because it works. Durable, easy to engage and very good in all weather conditions, the Atac pedals are a great option for mountain bikes, commuters and touring riders who want to be able walk when off the bike. While there are many variations of the pedals including the Roc and Z-control downhill pedal, the mechanism functions the same for all of them.Time has an Atac style pedal that will fit most budgets. The...
Road Clipless Pedals - Choosing the Right Fit For You
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There are a lot of styles of road clipless on the market, making it tough to figure out what would be the right option. Save yourself the cost of experimenting by reading the low down on the different pedal systems. Over the last few years we've seen an influx of pedal redesigns from Shimano, Time, Look and Speedplay. Each of these has come with some improvements but they also have come with some changes that may make a pedal not work for you.ShimanoShimano is the only one of the bunch that has pedals made from metal, aluminum to be specific....
Cyclocross Bikes - The Sport Utility Vehicle You Pedal
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Home » Recreation and Sports » CyclingJoin Sign inEzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original ArticlesSearchWinston EndallPlatinum Quality AuthorPlatinum Author | 99 ArticlesJoined: November 11, 2009 CanadaCyclocross Bikes - The Sport Utility Vehicle You PedalBy Winston Endall | Submitted On February 10, 2010Recommend Article Article Comments Print ArticleShare this article on Facebook1Share this article on Twitter1Share this article on Linkedin1Share this article on Delicious2Share this article on Digg1Share this article on Reddit1Share this article on Pinterest1Expert Author Winston EndallDo you want a bike that is faster than a mountain bike on road but tougher than a road bike? You...
Bike Review - Raleigh USA XXIX 29"er Single Speed Mountain Bike
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Sometimes simple is better or at least more fun. Riding a single speed, whether on the trails or the road, is simple pleasure. Get on and pedal. It couldn't be any easier. For single speed riding in the dirt the Raleigh USA XXIX was made with this idea in mind. One gear and a rigid fork make for a bike that gets back to the basics of trails riding. Riding comes down to your fitness and riding skills, not the latest technology.The XXIX (which is roman numerals for 29) is a 29" wheeled bike with a suspension corrected rigid fork....
Ergonomic Cycling Gear For Comfort, Performance and Injury Prevention
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Just think, you can repetitive stress injuries in your office. If using a mouse wrong can hurt your wrist, think how much bad it could be on your bike if you misaligned. Here are some products to help reduce the chance of getting hurt from just riding your bike.On-One Mary BarWho ever came up with the standard flat or riser mountain bar never looked at how the hands actually sit. Traditional bars put the wrists near the limit of their range of motion making over use injuries much more likely. If you experience wrist pain when riding your mountain bike...