Apr
17
2010
Archive for April, 2010
Apr
17
2010
Glenn’s New Complete Bicycle ManualPosted by Blogmaster in Books (Bicycle Repairs), tags: Bicycle, Complete, Glenn's, Manual
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Apr
16
2010
Tour of the Forest Bike Race: A Guide to Bicycle Racing and the Tour De FrancePosted by Blogmaster in Books (Bicycle Tours), tags: Bicycle, Bike, Forest, France, Guide, Race, Racing, Tour
Apr
14
2010
Single Speed Crank Set Chrome Bicycle BikePosted by Blogmaster in Single Speed Bicycles, tags: Bicycle, Bike, Chrome, Crank, Single, Speed
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Apr
14
2010
Canari Mens Triathlon ShortsPosted by Blogmaster in Clothes (Bicycling), tags: Canari, Mens, Shorts, Triathlon
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Apr
14
2010
Planet Bike Protege 9.0 9-Function Bike Computer with 4-Line Display and TemperaturePosted by Blogmaster in Bicycle Accessories, tags: 4Line, 9Function, Bike, Computer, Display, Planet, Protege, Temperature
Product Description The Protege 9.0 has a “buttonless” design that allows for a large Macromonitor LCD screen with most of the information displayed on one very readable page. Displaying four lines of information on one screen, the computer provides up to five pieces of data at once without you even needing to press a button. Switching displays only requires a simple tap on the computer, making it is easy to operate in the midst of your ride, even with gloves on. A longer tap on the computer will reset the data. The functions include current speed, speed comparator, ride time, trip distance, dual odometer (for two wheel sizes), average speed, maximum speed, clock, and temperature for up to two different bikes. The Protege 9.0 makes it easy for you to record and track your trip information effortlessly as you ride. The computer auto-starts when your bike begins moving, and mileage and time stop recording when you stop and restart automatically when you begin again so you can get an accurate reading of your time and distance no matter how many times you stop. The Protege 9.0 has a two bike capability, allowing you to set the wheel circumference for two different wheel sizes so you can preset odometer readings for both. A single button on the back of the computer allows you to toggle between bikes. An additional wire/sensor harness is all that is needed to use the computer on two different bikes. The computer itself is removable from the holder it sits in and easily switches between bikes. Built to last, the Protege 9.0 is backed by a lifetime warranty. It comes complete with a heavy-duty oversized wire harness with an 82-centimeter wire mounting kit for the front wheel and a case. The device is ultrasonically welded to be completely weatherproof. Installation is simple with easy-to-follow directions. Combining a clear, easy-to-read display, user-friendly operation, and a sturdy design, the Protege 9.0 is an excellent computer for any biker. Computer Functions:
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What’s in the Box? Manufacturer Warranty About Planet Bike Despite being a simple machine, the people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose which seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25% of company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact. Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high-quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, the company strives to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company’s short 10-year history, it has made important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the four-line computer which is now a standard in the industry and the world’s first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that 10 years ago started as a one-man operation. Today, while still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve its product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike’s financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, they have made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists. Planet Bike Protege 9.0 9-Function Bike Computer with 4-Line Display and Temperature
Apr
13
2010
Merry Wheels and Spokes of Steel: A Social History of the BicyclePosted by Blogmaster in Books (Bicycle History), tags: Bicycle, History, Merry, social, Spokes, Steel, wheels
Apr
13
2010
Bicycle Tours in Nova ScotiaPosted by Blogmaster in Books (Bicycle Tours), tags: Bicycle, Nova, Scotia, Tours
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Apr
13
2010
From Boneshaker to Bmx – the History of the BicyclePosted by Blogmaster in Bicycle Accessories, tags: Bicycle, Boneshaker, From, HistoryTodayâs modern bicycles are a far cry from our earliest attempts at pedal power. In fact, what many regard as the birth of the bicycle had no pedals at all. It was more of a wooden hobby horse on wheels that the rider would straddle and push the machine along with his legs. While it had no pedals, it did at least have steering. It was known as the ârunning machineâ. Compared with todayâs range of bikes, it doesnât sound much fun really!
Later, another wooden beast would hit the fashionable cobblestone streets of Europe â the Boneshaker. The appropriately named Boneshaker had pedals, and was entirely made of wood, apart from the hard, metal wheels. Thankfully, for the well-to-do riding public of Europe, the Boneshaker would soon be superseded during the 1870s by the far more comfortable, but far more dangerous, Penny Farthing.
The Penny Farthing was easily distinguishable from all bicycles that came before it by its huge front wheel and small rear wheel. It also, for the first time, offered the relative comfort of hard rubber tires. The size of the front wheel was so large because the larger the wheel, the more efficient the pedalling. While this allowed the well-heeled to hurtle recklessly at speed about the streets, it was also the cause of many serious injuries. All that was needed was for a stick to jam in the front wheel or a dog to run across the bicycleâs path and the hapless rider would be propelled over the handlebars and onto the hard ground below, usually on his head. Helmets were not a necessary accessory in those days!
For the ladies of the day, riding a Penny Farthing would just not do, so an adult version of the tricycle was invented in order for proper ladies to enjoy the pleasures of riding through the parks and gardens without compromising their good reputations.
Later, the Safety Bicycle was introduced. This was a redesigned version of the Penny Farthing that placed the huge front wheel at the back of the bike and the small rear wheel in the front. This new design considerably reduced the risk of being flung over the handlebars like a rag doll and ending up with a severe concussion or permanent brain damage.
By the 1880s, the bicycle was going through further changes. The pneumatic tire, the use of ball bearings and the spring seat made riding a much more comfortable affair. It was during this time also that more practical designs incorporating two wheels of equal size were introduced, making riding a far safer and enjoyable experience. The bicycle was fast evolving into the modern machines we enjoy today.
It was during the later part of the 20th century however that the bicycle really started to develop. In 1963 for example, Schwinn introduced a radical new bike called the Sting-Ray. The Sting-Ray borrowed much of its design features from the easyrider motorcycles and included high-rise handlebars, a comfy banana seat and a stick-shift. The Schwinn Sting-Ray allowed its young riders to become far more adventurous in their riding and it wasnât long before wheelies, jumps and other tricks were being performed. The Schwinn Sting-Ray would soon lead to the development of the BMX and the rest, as they say, is history! For more information, reviews and tips on mountain bikes, road bikes, folding bikes, BMX bikes and other bicycles, visit James Sanford’s website at BikingHeadz.com, the complete online buyers guide for bikes and bicycles.
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