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Tips on Choosing Bike ShoesYou put care and effort into choosing a helmet with the right fit, the right clothing, and absolutely care into choosing the right bike. Now about those kicks. Tips on choosing bike shoes. Biking can be done with almost any type of shoe, but to enhance performance, you'll need the right shoes.As you know, there are different types of bikes, each type have shoes that are specifically designed to perform with the bike to optimize your ride.Sizing is important because comfort and usage are key in determining performance. You should always try on the shoes and see …
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Who says drifting is only for cars? Using a bike, you can also drift -- and most cyclists will agree that it's pretty fun. It involves slinging the rear of your bike around in a way that causes the back tire to skid across the ground. To learn more about bike drifting tips for starters and how it's performed, keep reading.First Thing's First: SafetySafety is the most important factor when on a bike. Any number of injuries to yourself or others is possible, so you MUST take safety precautions. Here are a few safety tips:- Obey the law. On or off the bike, you are responsible for obeying al …
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Few components on a bike are as important as the brakes. As Newton's first law of motion states, an object in motion will stay in motion. Unless there's some external force present, you will continue traveling forward. Brakes, however, act as an external force to slow you down. So bike brakes are important- so let's try to answer what's better for you: Bicycle rim brakes vs disc brakes?Rim BrakesThe majority of bikes use rim brakes to decelerate and stop. Rim brakes consist of friction pads which are pressed against the rims of the wheel, much like the disc brakes on a car or truck. …
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Let's face it, most people bike because they enjoy the freedom of exploring the world in a more personal, up close setting. There's nothing that compares to the feeling of wind blowing against your face as you cycle down a city street or rural landscape. Biking also benefits the environment, not only by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, biking also leaves a smaller carbon footprint from concept to chainstay. Find out how to bike to a cleaner environment.How Cars Affect the EnvironmentOur reliance on cars, trucks and other gas-guzzling vehicles has serious ramifications for the world in which …
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More Than One Billion Bikes Have Been ProducedTo say there are a lot of bikes on the road would be an understatement. While the exact number remains unknown, some experts have estimated there to be more than one billion. That's twice as many as automobiles, attesting to its widespread popularity.Riding a Bike Takes the Same Energy as WalkingAccording to Wikipedia, riding a bike at speeds between 10-15 miles per hour (mph) uses roughly the same amount of energy that's required for walking. Of course, air drag will affect the energy requirements of cycling, as greater air drag/resistance forces …
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