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As you’d probably be aware, Michelin has been making car and truck tires for a long time, but did you realize that Michelin also makes a range of durable carbon tires for road bikes, BMX and mountain bikes and even kids’ bikes? So, the next time you are looking for a set of the best bicycle tires, whether they are road bicycle tires, or for BMX or mountain biking, check out Michelin carbon and Michelin clincher tires. So, what makes Michelin carbon tires so durable? Well, let’s take a look at the Michelin City Trekking range of tires for example. They are made from a special compound known as Protek that is a mixture of rubber and other antioxidants that when combined together, provide a special reinforcement band, just under the tread. Michelin calls this its Protek Shield, but for you, it means that >>>

Riding your bike is always an enjoyable experience as most regular bike riders would know. Sometimes however, riding your bike may not be the most appropriate option, particularly if you have to carry anything. Well, there is an option if you’d rather ride than drive, but need a little cargo space – a bicycle trailers. And one of the most popular is the Nomad trailer. Nomad bicycle trailers from Burley are great for carrying your cargo no matter whether you are doing the shopping, touring the country or commuting to work. Burley’s Nomad trailers are designed to provide riders with comfort when hauling around their cargo. They are light in weight yet have a very sturdy aluminum frames that is tough and durable. The two wheel design of the Nomad stays up easily and makes towing or pulling by hand a breeze. The Nomad w >>>

• Tire tools are a necessity for changing tires.
• A pair of plastic tire levers costs between $4 and $5.
• Do not use screwdrivers or other flat metal tools to change tires.

• Hand pumps and CO2 inflators are both viable tools for mid-ride inflation
• Hand pumps are simpler, but slower
• CO2 is faster, but there’s no backup plan

Cane Creek are renowned for their alloy brake lever shifter sets. The bicycle components company produces quality lightweight brake levers that are ergonomically designed so that your fingers and hands won’t get fatigued when you’re out on those long, hard rides. So, if you are looking for a set of lever brakes for your bike, check out the range of levers from Cane Creek. So, why look at Cane Creek brake levers anyway? Well, they have been making high quality components for serious bike riders of all persuasions since way back in 1995. They started out making components such as hubs, brakes, headsets and suspension shocks. In fact, Cane Creek pioneered the now ubiquitous air shock in the mountain biking field. Today, Cane Creek’s professional quality bike components are fitted out on the high performance bikes of many of to >>>

A suspension fork is important because they increase your control when you hit rough spots. Without a suspension forks as soon as you hit any bumps your whole body tightens ups as you try to keep it together. With front suspension you are able to recover more quickly because the bike suspension absorbs a portion of the turbulence. Front suspension forks can also completely prevent some types of accidents. I can think of several instance in which my front wheel hit and unyielding object particularly hard and I knew that my body absorbed 100% of the what it could handle. If the suspension fork had not absorbed the rest I would have gone over my handle bars and be laying on the ground. The draw back to suspension is that it will absorb some of your good pedaling energy so more is not always better. The right amount can vary a >>>

Like any other athlete, when cyclists are riding hard in the saddle all day long, it’s important to keep hydrated and to keep your carbohydrate levels up. If you’re out for a leisurely ride and a bit of relaxing sightseeing, then you can get away with a bottle of water, but if your riding involves pushing your body to its limits, then water alone will not be enough. You need to keep up your fluids by drinking a performance drink. And one of the best performance drinks out on the market today is the specialty range of CytoSport bike drinks. When it comes to making performance drinks designed to keep you at your peak performance all day long, then you can’t go past CytoSport’s range of performance drinks including their pre formance ra >>>

A suspension fork is important because they increase your control when you hit rough spots. Without a suspension forks as soon as you hit any bumps your whole body tightens ups as you try to keep it together. With front suspension you are able to recover more quickly because the bike suspension absorbs a portion of the turbulence. Front suspension forks can also completely prevent some types of accidents. I can think of several instance in which my front wheel hit and unyielding object particularly hard and I knew that my body absorbed 100% of the what it could handle. If the suspension fork had not absorbed the rest I would have gone over my handle bars and be laying on the ground. The draw back to suspension is that it will absorb some of your good pedaling energy so more is not always better. The right amount can vary a lot and you have to decide what you need based on the environment you will be riding, (how aggressively you ride, road conditions, and how often you will >>>

• Grips are available in many different materials and shapes
• Hybrid bikes feature less aggressive grips, while mountain bikes have more aggressive grips
• The newest trend in grips is specially shaped designs made for comfort and efficiency

You’ve spent your hard earned money on a bike that really looks great…like a real pro’s. You also need the professional accessories that will make riding your bike comfortable in all types of conditions. There is a great range of women’s bike clothing available today that will make your ride even more enjoyable.

A suspension fork is important because they increase your control when you hit rough spots. Without a suspension forks as soon as you hit any bumps your whole body tightens ups as you try to keep it together. With front suspension you are able to recover more quickly because the bike suspension absorbs a portion of the turbulence. Front suspension forks can also completely prevent some types of accidents. I can think of several instance in which my front wheel hit and unyielding object particularly hard and I knew that my body absorbed 100% of the what it could handle. If the suspension fork had not absorbed the rest I would have gone over my handle bars and be laying on the ground. The draw back to suspension is that it will absorb some of your good pedaling energy so more is not always better. The right amount can vary a lot and you have to decide what yo >>>

If you’re serious about your cycling, whether you are riding to increase your fitness, or you are training for an upcoming race event, you need the data to help you determine how you are going and to record your progress. You need cycling computer, and Cateye cycling computers definitely fit the bill. Cateye make a wide range of quality cycling computers and Cateye have a reputation for making some of the most advanced bike computers on the market. In fact, Catey cycling computers are used by many champion teams and professional riders including BMC, Team Type 1, Jelly Belly, Fly V Australia, Velo Bella, Webcor, Michelle Jones, and Jill Kintner. So, let’s have a look at some of the bike computers in the Cateye range. Fitsrly, let’s take a look at the Cateye V3. This cycling computer has function >>>

If you are looking for a mean set of bike suspension forks for your pride and joy, check out the range of Manitou suspension forks. Manitou have an awesome reputation for making tough, heavy duty bike forks. Here we take a look at some of the range of Manitou suspension forks. The Dorado First up, we have the Dorado downhill forks. A marvel of modern engineering these suspension forks have carbon legs and an inverted construction design. The Dorado features dual-chamber air spring, hydraulic bottom out and top out and Manitou’s patented HexLock 20 millimeter thru-axle. Available adjustments of the Dorado include Air, HS, LS compression and rebound. The aluminum stanchions are 36 millimeters and the crown is alloy. These forks fit 26 inch wheels. The R7 Elite>>>