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So you've got a bike. Now what? To fully enjoy riding you will need a few accessories to help you on your way. These are my top 10 pieces of gear that will your cycling life better.Padded Cycling ShortsIf you ride more than just around the block you've probably had a sore butt or chafing at some point. Padded bike shorts go a long way in reducing back side discomfort. You can get them in the classic skin tight lycra or a baggy short with the padded short built in. The fabrics are a modern wicking material that helps pull...

For most people, riding is a hobby and like most hobbies you need to fit it around your daily responsibilities. This can be tough with work, family and the daily grind eating up your time. If you love to ride you bike but have problems coming up with time try some of these tips to get in some more saddle time.CommuteBy using your bike to commute you can get in a lot of miles without radically changing your daily schedule. If you have a long commute, drive part of the way and bike the rest. This lets bike commuting be...

Every now and again a bike company bursts onto the scene that can mix it up with the big brands. Cervelo was one of these companies. Now we have Kuota. This Italian bike maker has gone from unknown to winning on the world stage in both road and triathlon in less than 10 years. While they have a great line of road bikes, they first made their name on the triathlon scene. When you get the record on the bike course of Ironman Hawaii you get noticed.Kuota understands that the sport of triathlon encompasses everyone from rank beginners to pros...

Like marathon running, you need to acclimatize your body to the pounding your body will experience during a 24 hour mountain bike race. Along with pushing the pedals for a full day, the repetitive bumps are one of the biggest causes of fatigue during a 24 hour solo. Even with suspension you will still be getting thousands of jolts of various sizes during your race. With the right training you can train the body to tolerate the pounding with less fatigue. Think of the bumps as body shots in boxing. One isn't going to knock you out but thousands of...

When looking at carbon fiber road bikes it can get confusing. Different types of carbon fiber and different shaped frames all lead to bikes that look similar on paper but ride very different out on the road. This is the hard part with carbon.When you look at metal bikes, each type of metal has specific characteristics that hold true for bike made from that material. Steel is a springy material that trades stiffness for comfort and durability. Aluminum is stiffer but gives a harsher ride and isn't as durable. And historically, Litespeed has been known for titanium which is the...