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Articles in Home | Sport & Recreation | Cycling Title|Newest|Oldest Mongoose BMX Bikes The Best for Stunts?  By : Jamie Newson BMX Bikers adore the renowned Mongoose BMX Bike and we look at this incredible machine plus what precisely BMX biking involves including all the diverse genres including Freestyle, Vert, Dirt and Street racing. Selle SMP Cares About Your Soft Parts  By : Art Penz Selle SMP was founded in 1947 and is a true pioneer in the saddle making industry. Nowadays with popularity in over 50 countries, Selle SMP has a vast following of loyal customers. It's About TIME  By : Art Penz Thanks to unrivaled savoir faire and ingenious technological advancements, TIME is one of the most advanced companies in the cycling market. Each time, TIME releases a new product, it quickly becomes a standard in the industry, like their Carbon frames for example. We Keep You Cycling - About Us  By : Art Penz We build quality tools to empower you. We write informative product descriptions to help you make informed decisions. We do our best to make your cycling experience, and shopping experience, as pleasurable as possible. Tacx – It's About Innovation And Passion  By : Art Penz It all started way back in 1935 when a child named Koos Tacx was born, or rather, born to ride. On his 22nd birthday, Mr. Tacx, a diehard cycling fan,purchased himself a small bike shop. That little bike shop gradually expanded its services to include the many innovative ideas that were fueled by the passion and persistence of Mr. Tacx and his family. Installing New Pedals  By : Art Penz So you got a shiny new set of pedals. Now you face the challenge of installation. No worries, installing new pedals yourself is quick and easy and will save you the additional cost of a bike shop. Selle Italia – The Leader In Innovation  By : Art Penz The unique thing about Selle Italia is how they can simultaneously remain as faithful to tradition as they are to innovation. Selle Italia was the first saddle company to introduce the concept of differentiated thicknesses, shock absorbers, gel and active saddle suspensions. Sci-Con Travel Bags - More Than 25 Years Of Experience In The Technical Bags Business  By : Art Penz Sci-Con is based in Romano d'Ezzelino, at the feet of Grappa Mountain just outside Vicenza – Veneto Italy; which explains why they were in need of bags to transport their bikes when they were tired of riding up the same mountain all the time. Actually, Sci-Conwas forged in 1980 from an idea and a passion for cycling as a lifestyle. Elite – The Quietest Trainers On The Market  By : Art Penz Elite was founded by Amerigo Sartoretoward the end of the 1970's. He started by designing training rollers and cycle racks for cars. By the 80's, Elite had expanded the product line to incorporate high tech water bottles. Pets and Kids Learning Responsibility Together  By : YATIN KHANNA Parents if you have a family pet you will probably agree with me regarding the endless experiences that kids can acquire from pet ownership. We know that owning and caring for a pet is an on going process for the lessons learned about responsibility. Our children learn the most about many areas in life right from their home. Good manners, respect for others and responsibility to name a few. Wouldn't you say our responsibility to them is to set an example and to be great role models? Pets fit ri What Should You Do When Everything Seems To Be Going Wrong?  By : YATIN KHANNA Have you ever experienced a time in your life when everything seems to be going wrong for you? You probably have. In fact you may even be going through such a time now. Don't worry. All is not lost. There are steps you can take to push through the gloom into sunshine. At an earlier time in my life I was a very successful amateur sportsman. I experienced times during competition and during training where I couldn't put a foot wrong. Everything flowed so easily that winning was the only possible AX-Lightness Seatpost Review  By : Art Penz Where less is more the AX-Lightness Europa Carbon Seatpost is more. It might very well be the lightest post you'll own. In either the 27.2 or 31.6 diameter the post weighs just over 100 grams. AX-Lightness Saddle Line Review  By : Art Penz The AX-Lightness Apollo has a very traditional bike saddle shape and benefits from a center grove that starts just behind the nose of the saddle and runs to the split in the rear. This grove helps reduce perennial pressure and numbness while improving blood flow. Only the Apollo has this feature. SwissStop Performance Yellow King Brake Pads Review and Highlights  By : Art Penz SwissStop has developed the ultimate brake pad for carbon wheels the Yellow King. Their unique compound allows for unprecedented performance on carbon braking surfaces. How to Replace Your Handlebar Stem  By : Art Penz If our bicycle needs some minor repairs and replacements, you can easily do it yourself, as they are often not very complicated. One such thing is replacing the handlebar stem. Look Keo Carbon Pedals Review And Highlights  By : Art Penz The Look Keo Carbon pedal embodies the perfect balance between weight and performance. Twenty years ago when Look first invented the clip less pedal it then too was the benchmark for all others that followed. Continental Grand Prix 4000 Bike Tire  By : Art Penz The Continental Grand Prix 4000 has taken that successful design and redefined how a racing tire should ride. The most notable change is the addition of Vectran which is an industry first. This allows for a lower weight, reduced rolling resistance, and increased tread strength. To Rotate Or Not To Rotate  By : Art Penz Most cyclists rotate their tires once they realize the rear tire is starting to wear down. This is often after many miles on the tire and when a visible flat spot has formed. Caring For Swiss Stop Pads  By : Art Penz Swiss Stop brake pads are different than standard brake pads. Their complex compound requires slightly different servicing and installation to ensure top performance. Installing A New Saddle  By : Art Penz With the excitement of trying a new saddle don't overlook the chance to increase the joy of that first ride. Take a moment before you remove your current saddle and follow these easy steps to drastically reduce setup time. A Guide To Group Riding  By : Art Penz While some sports are more solitary in nature, it is common to see cyclists riding in a pack. For safety, companionship, and encouragement purposes, cyclists enjoy the company of their peers. Spring Training For Cyclists  By : Art Penz Are you signed up for an event you’re not ready for? Maybe your buddies are kicking your butt up the hills? Being slow is a common spring problem for riders. Likely you’ve tried to maintain a training schedule but life has got in the way over the winter months. Installing New Bicycle Tires  By : Art Penz To install your new tires begin by deflating your current tires and removing them. If required use plastic tire levers but NEVER a metal screw driver; doing so may scar your rims. Installing New Road Bicycle Pedals  By : Art Penz Removing the old pedals from your crank can be easily done with either the bike on the floor or in a work stand. Pedals like the Look Keo Carbons do not accept a pedal wrench. These pedals will require an Allen key that can be placed in the spindle from the back side. Avoiding Flats While Riding  By : Art Penz The most avoidable flat is the snake bite or pinch flat. It’s caused by not having enough air in the tire or by hitting a pot hole with insufficient PSI. In both situations the tire is deformed causing the sidewall of the rim to pinch the tube while inside the tire. Proper Tire Pressure  By : Art Penz Tires are rated by their respective manufacturers for a given PSI often with a recommended and a maximum range. For the purposes of this, we’ll be touching on the maximum PSI rating only. All About Cornering  By : Art Penz Your center of gravity in relation to your saddle is what turns your bike. The handlebars are often labeled responsible for turning, but other than at low speeds, this is not so.	Sign Up for a free account or learn more. Submit Articles Member Login Top Authors Most Popular Articles Submission Guidelines Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds Link to Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service

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