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- Shimano’s top end components are Dura-Ace for road and XTR for mountain
- Lesser groups are often mechanically similar
- Durability increases as you go farther down the hierarchy
Archive for the ‘Bike Parts’ Category
Handlebar Grips: How to Choose the Best?
Monday, June 15th, 2009
- 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
Shimano Bike Parts: an Internal Guide
Sunday, June 14th, 2009Light Aluminum Ritchey Logic Headset
Saturday, June 13th, 2009
Your bike headset is the mechanism that joins your bicycle forks to your bike’s frame, so you need to make sure that you have a good quality headset that will provide you with a smooth turning movement in your bike’s forks while also giving your bike strength at such a pivotal point where all the punishment you dish out is transferred. So, if you’re riding a mountain bike on demanding trails, then you better be sure to have bike headset parts that are strong enough to take the hard knocks…such as the range of Ritchey Logic headsets.
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How to Choose Best Suspension Fork for Mountain Bike?
Thursday, June 11th, 2009
- As mountain biking has grown in popularity over the past 10 to 15 years, the range of accessories and components available has grown exponentially.
- Today, the choice is almost limitless, and has become highly specialized depending on the type of mountain biking you are into.
- It can all become a bit confusing, especially to newcomers to the sport.
- One of the biggest and most important choices any mountain biker needs to make is their choice of mountain bike suspension forks.
How to Clean Bike Chain Correctly?
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
- Any rider would know that your bike chain is vital part of your bike.
- If your bike chain isn’t in good condition then you’re going to find riding your bike really tough going.
- You really need to know how to remove your bike chain and how to clean your bike chain properly.
Chain Tools for Your Bicycle: How to Use Them?
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
- Chain tools are often specific to the type of chain.
- Pro models have longer handles, which means more leverage.
- A tool with a replaceable pin may be more versatile in the long run.
Top Deda Handlebars that Everyone Would Love to Have
Friday, June 5th, 2009
- Deda are known among many riders as having some of the best handlebars available in the business.
- They make a wide variety of top handlebars for both road riders and those riders who like to get off the beaten track.
- Here we look at some of the Deda handlebars that everyone would love to have.
Bicycle Tools: What Is Really Needed on the Road?
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
- A multi-tool is a good way to cover a wide range of possibilities.
- Tire levers and a pump are essential for changing a flat tire.
- Bigger, less-used tools don’t need to be carried on rides.
Suspension Fork: Help Me to Choose the Right One
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
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.
Bike Seats: How to Choose What Is Right for Me
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
If you are considering a new bike saddle purchase, there are many important aspects to consider that will improve your comfort and allow you to be able to ride for longer periods than ever before.
