30 April 2007

ONLY FOR THE TOP ROAD BIKE RACERS!


PROFESSIONAL BIKE RIDERS SHOULD ALWAY SEEN A BICYCLE LIKE THEESE..
                 
WHAT EVER YOU WOULD LIKE TO RIDE YOU MUST KNOW 
THAT A GOOD RIDER DOES NOT KNOW THE LIMITS OF SUCCESS!       



THE RIGHT STUFF FOR PROFESSIONAL BIKERS                                                                  WELL...THIS COULD BE INTERESTING!
THAT KIND OF BIKE ARE HEART AND SOUL OF
EVERY BIKE RIDER!!


I HAVEN'T SEEN MUCH SIMPLE BIKE THAT THIS UP ON HERE!
ANY COMMENT? OFCOURSE NOT...

Customized Road Bikes
By Andrew Caxton
 

You will find that no other bike is like one that is customized for you. It is the right fit for your body, including the right weight, height, and feel, and it is made with the right parts and components. A customized bike will be more expensive, but it will be well worth the money because it will ride better and be more comfortable.

One of the first things that you need to decide upon is the top tube. If you have a longer torso, then you will want a bicycle with a longer top tube. You can choose to get a handlebar stem that is longer, but if you do this, then you will need to sit so that your weight will be focused on the front wheel. This may affect the control and handling of your bike, so you may not want to do this. Choosing a bike with a longer top tube would be a much better choice for you.

Woman may find that longer top tubes are not very comfortable because it may cause them to have to stretch to reach the handlebar. This may cause them to turn the stem backwards or they can choose to get a seat post that is longer and a bike stem that can be raised higher.

Bicycles come in a few standard heights. The shorter height is approximately 47 cm and the taller height is 63 cm. You may find that some of the bicycle manufacturers make bikes that are 40 cm for women to ride, but the tubing is usually of a standard size, which makes the ride uncomfortable. To determine which height fits you the best, you will need to try out several of the bikes.

The frame is one consideration, but the handlebar can have a big impact upon the bike’s feel as well. The handlebar needs to be at the right depth and width so that it feels right and so that you can control the bike properly. It should be comfortable to ride during races and long distance rides as well. A 73-degree angle is the optimum angle for the head and seat tube for maximum stability.

You will also find that parts like hubs, the headset, bottom bracket, and the seat post are also important facets of your bike. By choosing more lightweight features, you will find that your bike is easier to control and it will go much faster.

Now that you have a bike that fits your body and your needs, you can also add in your personality to aesthetically make it into the bike of your dreams. Adding your own personal touches can be the most fun part of customizing your bike.

It sounds like a dream to have the bike that you have always wanted, but it can cost you quite a bit of money if you are not careful. The fitting costs and special components can cost quite a bit and add in the cost of assembling this custom bike and you could be looking at quite a bill. By making your decisions carefully, you will be able to get the bike that you want and that fits your budget.
Andrew Caxton is a consultant who writes on many consumer topics like cycling for http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com. Find more publications about road bike reviews at his website.

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25 February 2007

Customizing The Perfect Road Bike For You


   

                             
              By Andrew Caxton


If you are serious about your bicycling, then you will want to consider a custom bicycle over one that is mass-produced. While mass-produced bicycles are all made in the same way, a custom bicycle is custom fitted to the exact measurement of the person who is going to be doing the riding. This means that it fits the person’s body exactly and it will help to make the cycling more comfortable and efficient. A mass-produced bicycle is more difficult to make to fit, so the rider may find that it is more difficult to compensate for the issues that are caused by a poor fit.

You need to first determine what kind of bicycle riding that you are going to do before you have a bicycle custom-made for you. This will help the designer to make the kind of bike that will best meet your needs and wants. Some questions that you may want to start with include: Are you riding for fun? If you are, then who are you going to ride with? Where are you going to ride and how far are you going to be riding? Answering all of these questions will help you and the designer to customize the perfect bike for your body and your riding, so that you will have the best edge possible in your bicycling.

Another option that you have with getting a custom bicycle is that you determine what it looks like. This can give you a wonderful opportunity to make it into the visual statement that you want. Some bicyclists are more concerned about the performance, but style is become more important for many cyclists. They are excited about being able to customize their bicycle to make it look more interesting and to express their own personality. It is not just mountain and racing bikes that are being customized – choppers, low riders, and beach cruisers are also being customized with fantastic results. The bicycling manufacturers are offering parts and accessories in many different colors and materials to help make it easier for consumers to personalize their bike according to their own desires and personality.

There are a wide number of manufacturers that you can purchase different components from for your cycle. The Internet is a great source for finding information about different components, including the styles and prices, because you can look any time of the night or day with no pushy salesperson. This can help you narrow down your choices so that you can make the best decision for you. If you want to customize a bike for yourself, but you cannot find a shop or cannot take the time to visit a shop, then you will find that there are online stores that give directions on how to take the proper measurements so that they can customize a bike for you. This is a great option if you are unable to find a shop to customize a bike for you.

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Andrew Caxton is the author of many articles on different web publications, with subjects like cycling published online for http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com A website with tips on road bike reviews.
 

                                                     
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