A BMX is a bicycle (bike) with 20" wheels. These are small wheels, and you will often see many children using them. A BMX is very easily distinguishable by the fact that there is no suspension on the forks or the rear of the bike, and that there are no gears at all. A BMX is single speed.
The name BMX stands for Bicycle Motocross, which is just like motocross, except it is a lot cheaper, and does not need money to be put into it regularly. The origin of hits name comes from racing the bike, but the BMX has been adapted since then, with new features such as Gyro's, which allow the handlebars to spin more than 360 degrees, with no cables getting twisted at all and free coasters, which allow for a BMX to go backwards with the clutch disengaged, so you don't have to pedal backwards with the bike.
These adaptations have allowed a new form of BMX riding to be evolved from racing, freestyle.
The name freestyle kind of gives away what it is, it is when you can do whatever you feel like, tricks, speed, whatever you want! Freestyle BMX can be done anywhere; you can do it on streets, finding obstacles to jump over, at skate parks, using ramps to give you enough airtime to pull off stunning tricks, or in woods, with ramps made of dirt.
All of these different aspects of BMX have been adapted over the years, and have given riders the ability to do whatever they want. Tricks are customisable, and different styles of different riders make them look better, or even worse. Tricks can be made up and names and you may even see others pulling them off soon.
In street, you can make up your own lines, jumping off a wall, to grinding a kerb, to spinning off a bank; everything is as you want it to be. You can do whatever you want, express yourself in the way you ride.
Of course, BMX is an extreme sport, so you should be very care full with it. Safety should always be your first concern, when approaching a jump, or even heading down a hill, you should be extra care full not to hurt yourself. But saying that, if you want to get good at riding a BMX, crashes are part of the learning process. And the sayings, "You always learn from your mistakes" and "If at first you don't succeed, try and try again" come into play here, if you fall off trying to land your first 360, or if you can't land bunny hops, keep trying and it will make you a much better rider. Make sure that you enjoy everything that you do, and don't scare yourself silly, just push yourself.
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The name BMX stands for Bicycle Motocross, which is just like motocross, except it is a lot cheaper, and does not need money to be put into it regularly. The origin of hits name comes from racing the bike, but the BMX has been adapted since then, with new features such as Gyro's, which allow the handlebars to spin more than 360 degrees, with no cables getting twisted at all and free coasters, which allow for a BMX to go backwards with the clutch disengaged, so you don't have to pedal backwards with the bike.
These adaptations have allowed a new form of BMX riding to be evolved from racing, freestyle.The name freestyle kind of gives away what it is, it is when you can do whatever you feel like, tricks, speed, whatever you want! Freestyle BMX can be done anywhere; you can do it on streets, finding obstacles to jump over, at skate parks, using ramps to give you enough airtime to pull off stunning tricks, or in woods, with ramps made of dirt.
All of these different aspects of BMX have been adapted over the years, and have given riders the ability to do whatever they want. Tricks are customisable, and different styles of different riders make them look better, or even worse. Tricks can be made up and names and you may even see others pulling them off soon.
In street, you can make up your own lines, jumping off a wall, to grinding a kerb, to spinning off a bank; everything is as you want it to be. You can do whatever you want, express yourself in the way you ride.
Of course, BMX is an extreme sport, so you should be very care full with it. Safety should always be your first concern, when approaching a jump, or even heading down a hill, you should be extra care full not to hurt yourself. But saying that, if you want to get good at riding a BMX, crashes are part of the learning process. And the sayings, "You always learn from your mistakes" and "If at first you don't succeed, try and try again" come into play here, if you fall off trying to land your first 360, or if you can't land bunny hops, keep trying and it will make you a much better rider. Make sure that you enjoy everything that you do, and don't scare yourself silly, just push yourself.
For more information on BMX and niche bikes visit mbikeworld.com
Wikipedia: "Bicing is the name of a 'community bicycle program' in Barcelona inaugurated in March 2007. Its purpose is to cover the small and medium daily routes within the city in a climate friendly way, almost without pollution (especially the emission of finest particulate matter), roadway noise, traffic congestion and to reclaim the urban streets with non-polluting vehicles"
Usfull things list:
- Panniers
- Sunglasses
- Stove and Fuel Canister
- Fork and Spoon
- Battery Chargers
- Food
- Cook Pot
- Lighter/Matches
- Sleeping Bag
- Bike Lock
- Extra Tubes
- Tent
- Bike Pump
- Tire Levers
- Leatherman
- Bicycle Multi Tool
- Chain Lube
- Bungee Cord
- Toiletry Kit
- Clothes and Underwear
DAHON - Vitesse P18
The Vitesse P18 is a versatile bike designed for just about any kind of terrain you’re likely to meet: think of it as a compact double road bike with faster, more nimble handling. It’s fast enough for hard training rides, yet it can also be loaded up with racks and panniers for touring. And of course it’s incredibly portable so it can be your constant traveling companion.
Bike Friday - New World Tourist
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The industrial design influences found on the US$1,100 Trek Soho 4.0 make it one of the more intriguing urban commuters, and with the wonderful Shimano Alfine internal 8-speed rear hub, the bar has been raised on what makes a solid commuter.
Trek has always done well with its hybrid line, but there's a finicky bunch amongst newer commuters, and sometimes a perceived 'frumpy' hybrid bike just doesn't deliver. Trek's engineers did their homework with the Soho 4.0, and the finished product is delightful to look at as well to ride.
Ride handling: acceleration when it matters most
The semi-upright handlebar position works well in traffic and when transporting a backpack. Trek specced the Soho 4.0 geometry like a road bike, with nearly 73 parallel head and seat angles, which, coupled with a longer head tube and chubby 700 x 32c tyres, makes for a lively, nimble and enjoyable city bike.
The gentle swept-back Bontrager Satellite Plus arc bars make riding in traffic fun, providing confident steering while being easy on the wrists, unlike most straight bars.
But the strength of the 28.5lb Soho 4.0 (and there needs to be plenty at this price) lies in the bike's ability to stomp and accelerate instantly, keeping its pretty self and its driver out of harm's way. The Soho 4.0 proved itself worthy several times during our long term testing.
Frame: clean lines and smart add-ons
Don't let the satin platinum finish fool you - this is a mean street machine. Trek benefits from its engineering and research and development efforts on its high-end road and mountain racing bikes.
Trickling down from those machines is the extensive use of lightweight hydroformed aluminium which adds subtle and sexy lines to the Soho 4.0. Those clean lines are nicely uninterrupted because Trek has chosen disc brakes rather than V or cantilever brakes.
Trek also wisely provides braze-ons galore for racks, mudguards and chainguard.
One of the coolest aspects of the Soho 4.0 frame is the integrated rubber bumper, designed to protect the tapered top tube from nicks, scratches and the like.
Equipment: Shimano Alfine reigns supreme
As we mentioned earlier, the drivetrain is based on Shimano's fine Alfine 8-speed internal hub gear. The whisper quiet and nearly effortless trigger shifting is a boon at stop lights and in situations where meddling too much with looking down and trying to commandeer a bike through busy traffic is a hazard.
Trek's house brand Bontrager provides much of the finer components on the Soho 4.0, namely its Nebula deep-section aluminium rims and puncture-resistant Satellite Nebula tyres. Taking a nod from the popular (and smart) trend for commuters, Bontrager includes a reflective sidewall strip on the tyres to make the Soho 4.0 more visible to traffic from the sides at night. The larger platform pedals provided ample room for street shoes, and never once felt cheap or flexy like most stock commuter pedals.
Gearing is provided by the Bontrager Nebula 44-tooth crankset and Shimano's 18-tooth rear cog, while slowing and stopping duties are provided by Shimano's M65 mechanical discs and Tektro two-finger alloy brake levers. Our tester's hands enjoyed the ergonomically-friendly shaped grips, a trend we hope to see on more bikes soon.
Verdict: spending more and getting every penny's worth
As the average bicycle purchase climbs higher with so many art house brands entering the fray, and with no end in sight for the crazy-spendy carbon racer bikes, it's pretty cool to see Trek putting its resources into a rather hip and smart urban commuter like the Soho 4.0.
As we experienced with the similarly smart Specialized Globe Centrum Sport last year, a good commuter needs more than one speed to be really effective on a daily basis.
The Trek Soho 4.0 adds credibility to the thinking that, as the price of gas in the US creeps way above US$4 a gallon, there's really no limit to what even urban commuters can and should spend for reliable transportation.
By Gary Boulanger, bikeradar.com
There is no one "best" bike for women - it depends on the type of riding she will be doing, her fitness level, and her budget. Some bikes have the capability of being multi-sport bikes (for road, mountain and city riding), and some are very specialized (such as time trial bikes). If the cyclist has the budget for only one bike, it should be a bike that "does it all". Hybrid and city bikes are probably the best for all-around use. Although they are heavier than road bikes and not nearly as aerodynamic, they are comfortable and can be light enough to ride long distances. Some hybrids are quite heavy and designed only for bike path use; however, city bikes (which are a more road-worthy cousin of hybrids) are more and more present on century rides (100 mile rides) because of their comfort. Hybrids and city bikes are not designed for aggressive trail use, but can easily handle gravel roads or gentle hiking trails if the tires are switched out to knobby cyclo-cross tires for better traction.
Comfort bikes for women are popular with cyclists looking to cruise the bike path or ride around the neighborhood. They are strictly for fun - they are not nimble climbers on the hills, nor maneuverable and responsive as road and mountain bikes, but for a fun, gentle ride that does not blow the budget, they are great.
Although most women's bikes fit most women, there are a few out there who are particularly short, or tall, or have certain physical requirements, that are not addressed in "off the rack" women's bikes. For these women, custom bikes can be an alternative. Expensive, yes, but worth it when their personal requirements are met!
For more information on women's bikes and all aspects of cycling, please visit mbikeworld.com.
Everyone has heard of the Tour de France, one of the world's premier extreme road races (approximately 2,000 miles over the course of 21 days). Although the riders are only in the saddle for 4-6 hours per day, the speeds they carry are incomprehensible to most cyclists - nearly 30 mph on flats (consistently); nearly 15 mph on very steep climbs; sometimes 60+ mph on Alpine descents; and an unbelievable 40-45 mph in the sprints!
There are other races, though - in particular, the Race Across America, which is arguably the most difficult road race in the world. Racers ride from the west coast to the east coast of the USA, following a prescribed, closely monitored route. Racers can do the race as solo competitors, as a two-person, a four-person or an eight-person team. The 8-person teams are generally "fun" teams, and usually ride for the benefit of a charity.
The solo racers cross the continent in 10-12 days of long, long days in the saddle (20-22 hours per day). Duo teams takes approximately 7-9 days to finish. In duo, the racers alternate riding and resting; each rider is in the saddle 12 hours every day. The four-person is by far the fastest, crossing the country in about 5 days. This category is all about speed. Each rider takes short turns of approximately one hour (with a 3-hour rest); and their shift is ridden time-trial style which is much, much faster than the endurance pace held by the solo or duo riders.
Considering that the USA is approximately 3,000 miles wide, the Race Across America is an incredible accomplishment, no matter the category a rider participates in!
For more information on road races and all aspects of cycling, please visit mbikeworld.com
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There are other races, though - in particular, the Race Across America, which is arguably the most difficult road race in the world. Racers ride from the west coast to the east coast of the USA, following a prescribed, closely monitored route. Racers can do the race as solo competitors, as a two-person, a four-person or an eight-person team. The 8-person teams are generally "fun" teams, and usually ride for the benefit of a charity.
The solo racers cross the continent in 10-12 days of long, long days in the saddle (20-22 hours per day). Duo teams takes approximately 7-9 days to finish. In duo, the racers alternate riding and resting; each rider is in the saddle 12 hours every day. The four-person is by far the fastest, crossing the country in about 5 days. This category is all about speed. Each rider takes short turns of approximately one hour (with a 3-hour rest); and their shift is ridden time-trial style which is much, much faster than the endurance pace held by the solo or duo riders.
Considering that the USA is approximately 3,000 miles wide, the Race Across America is an incredible accomplishment, no matter the category a rider participates in!
For more information on road races and all aspects of cycling, please visit mbikeworld.com
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If you are interested in racing bikes, you will need to learn some things about the bikes before making a decision as to which one to purchase and race. There are a few different kinds of racing bikes to choose from. They are standard, time trial and track racing bikes.
The standard bike is the most common. This type is perfect for road riding. The rider will be positioned hunched over the bike, however it is high enough that they can still see where they are going. These bikes are extremely fast. The next type of racing bike is the time trial bike. These bikes are designed to go incredibly fast while making turns on an a circuit or oval on a closed road course. Much like the standard bike, the rider is hunched over the bike, however, they have the option of adding extensions on the handlebars for comfort and to get a better grip.
They can also attach smaller front wheels to change the riding position to a lower position than usual. The last type of racing bike is the track racing bike, this is used indoors on oval circuits. These have a single fixed gear with no brakes. The only way for a rider to stop is to slow down his pedaling. There is no way to stop the bike immediately. This type of racing bike is stripped down to the minimum required framework so that it is as light and fast as possible.
All of these racing bikes are made as light as possible. The lighter the bike, the faster it will be able to go. These bikes are also equipped with slick tires which offer very little drag on the road surface, also assisting in maximum speed. The aerodynamic design of the bike and the riders position lends itself to the least amount of wind drag possible. All of these design points do have their drawbacks. Because the bike is stripped down to only necessities, it can be extremely uncomfortable to ride. In addition, because of the position the rider is forced into, they may experience back, neck and wrist pain. Since the tires are so slick and thin, they do not protect from vibration and can cause discomfort for the rider.
No matter what type of racing bike you are looking for, make sure that you do some research before purchasing. Talk to other racers that you may know and see what types and brands they recommend. Once you have narrowed it down, head to a store and try them out. If you know exactly what you want, you may be able to find it cheaper on the internet. However, be sure that you have tested out that specific type of bike before purchasing.
Sydney Garrison is an avid cyclist and sports enthusiast. She is also a partner in an online bike carrierstore. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sydney_Garrison |