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09 Mar 10, 11:03:57
Mountain Bikes and Famous Races

Few people think immediately of mountain bikes when they think of Gran Canaria, but actually, the island is home to one very important date in the mountain bike calendar: the Gran Canaria marathon. The race is now in its sixth year and mountain bikes enthusiasts from around the world are expected to compete this year on the 19th and 20th March. This year, over 600 participants are expected to compete in one of the three distance courses.

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09 Mar 10, 09:03:12
Used Mountain Bikes - My Essential Buying Tips
Buying a used mountain bike is a great way for curious beginners to get into the sport and for seasoned pros to upgrade and continue participating in the sport they love. There are literally hundreds of suitable mountain bike models out there so how do you go about buying the right mountain bike to suit your needs?

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08 Mar 10, 05:03:23
How to Choose a Road Bike
If you are reading this article because you want to purchase a new road bicycle, or you're just doing a research on the subject for no apparent reason, then you should know that there are three things that you need to know about road bikes: frame materials, frame geometry and components...First things first. There are four materials that most bike manufacturers use nowadays: aluminum, steel, carbon fiber, and titanium. Each material has different properties which are carried off and affect the ride of the bike.

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04 Mar 10, 02:03:45
A Rough Guide to Road Bikes
If you're new to cycling, or are thinking of taking it up as a hobby then you have to start by choosing yourself a bike. If you've gone as far as researching the sort of bike you need then you're likely to have encountered a lot of jargon and a lot of types of bikes and might feel quite daunted.

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26 Feb 10, 10:02:04
The Anatomy of Mountain Bike Wheels
Mountain biking is a popular sport that involves a specialized bicycle intended for the rough conditions that exist on off-road trails. This sport pits one cyclist against a field of other contenders all aiming to get through the course at the fastest possible speed. The terrain of an area has a major impact on the speed that these cyclists can travel at. The conditions can often be dangerous and hairy, therefore it is important to mountain bike riders to know that their mountain bike wheels are designed to handle the impacts and abuse that they are put through.

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25 Feb 10, 10:02:24
Mountain Bikes - Vital Supplies For Riding a Bike!
With time and new inventions in vehicle industry, people find it quite difficult to travel long distances easily. So, to overcome such type of issues, mechanical engineers introduced a motor bike. This vehicle is quite affordable and efficient for those who travel alone. Moreover, time changed everything and people start using bikes as a source of entertainment and recreational activities.

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25 Feb 10, 08:02:16
Choosing Your Best Bike Seat - Guidelines to Sitting Right on a Bike
It requires just one trip using the incorrect bike seat to show that a comfortable bike seat will be unequalled to normal bike riding. At times the shortest, easiest trip may be unpleasant as well as uncomfortable should your bike have a lousy seat in it. Exactly what distinguishes an excellent bike seat from the bad?

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23 Feb 10, 05:02:11
The Complete Newbie Guide to Mountain Biking
Getting out on your new Mountain Bike to experience the freedom of the great outdoors is very exhilarating. Mountain biking offers the rider two great benefits -an excellent cardiovascular workout and loads of fun!

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22 Feb 10, 06:02:55
Solo 24 Hour Mountain Biking - Preparing the Body For the Beating
Like marathon running, you need to acclimatize your body to the pounding your body will experience during a 24 hour mountain bike race. Even with suspension you will still be getting thousands of jolts of various sizes during your race.

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17 Feb 10, 04:02:22
Kona Mountain Bike - For Performance and Quality
The Kona mountain bike is a specially designed mountain bike for the serious rider who is looking for performance functionality and top quality. Kona do have some lower end models, however their reputation has been forged on their full suspension mountain bikes, which are without doubt, some of the best on the market today. Jake Heilbron, Dan Gerhard and Joe Murray founded Kona in 1988.

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