http://www.123bicycles.com/blog Bicycling, Biking, Riding Bikes. Thu, 17 May 2012 23:30:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/road-bike-maintenance-how-to-ride-a-road-bike/ http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/road-bike-maintenance-how-to-ride-a-road-bike/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 15:08:57 +0000 admin http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/road-bike-maintenance-how-to-ride-a-road-bike/ Continue reading →]]>
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Learn the different positions for riding a road bike in this free video series that covers the basics of how to become a knowledgeable road biker. Expert: Mickey Denoncourt Contact: www.spookybikes.com Bio: Mickey Denoncourt owns Spooky Bikes, at www.spookybikes.com. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso ]]> http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/road-bike-maintenance-how-to-ride-a-road-bike/feed/ 0 http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/undercover-cops-on-bikes/ http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/undercover-cops-on-bikes/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 11:33:01 +0000 admin http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/undercover-cops-on-bikes/
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Police in Dacorum are going undercover on off-road bikes to catch people with stolen vehicles or misusing mini motos, mopeds and scooters. ]]> http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/undercover-cops-on-bikes/feed/ 0 http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/bicycle-maintenance-tips-how-to-tape-handlebars-on-a-road-bike/ http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/bicycle-maintenance-tips-how-to-tape-handlebars-on-a-road-bike/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 17:02:26 +0000 admin http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/bicycle-maintenance-tips-how-to-tape-handlebars-on-a-road-bike/ Continue reading →]]>
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To tape handlebars on a road bike, peel back the hood cover and expose the clamp to begin applying adhesive. Tape handlebars on a road bike with tips from a bike mechanic in this free video on bicycles. Expert: Jeff Moesch Bio: Jeff Moesch has been working in the bicycle industry for nearly 10 years. He has experience riding and repairing mountain bikes, racing bikes, cross-country bikes and free-ride bikes. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC ]]> http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/bicycle-maintenance-tips-how-to-tape-handlebars-on-a-road-bike/feed/ 0 http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/fitting-a-bicycle-to-you-saddle-to-handle-bar-drop-adjustment-for-road-bikes/ http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/fitting-a-bicycle-to-you-saddle-to-handle-bar-drop-adjustment-for-road-bikes/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 01:52:33 +0000 admin http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/fitting-a-bicycle-to-you-saddle-to-handle-bar-drop-adjustment-for-road-bikes/ Continue reading →]]>
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Get maximum comfort by adjusting the saddle to handle bar drop on a road bike to fit a road bike to your needs, in this free video on choosing the right bike. Expert: Parker Ramspott Bio: Parker Ramspott has owned and operated a bicycle store in Amherst, Mass. for over 20 years. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso ]]> http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/fitting-a-bicycle-to-you-saddle-to-handle-bar-drop-adjustment-for-road-bikes/feed/ 0 http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/cervelo-s5-review/ http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/cervelo-s5-review/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 15:30:04 +0000 admin http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/cervelo-s5-review/ Continue reading →]]>
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www.cervelo.com - Introducing the new Cervélo S5 road bike - a new benchmark for aero road bikes. Introducing the S5. The S5 is the most advanced aerodynamic road bicycle ever developed by Cervélo. Inspired by the demands of the world's top pro riders, the S5 deploys everything Cervélo has learned in 16 years of aerodynamic design, and combines it with advanced material engineering honed in our Project California facility. Using the latest TrueAeroTM shapes combined with our most advanced lay-up knowledge, the S5 doubles the aerodynamic advantage the S3 had over traditional road bicycles. Experience 1. Time trial bicycle aerodynamics to save energy. 2. High torsional rigidity for fast descents and hard cornering. 3. BBright™ results in high bottom bracket stiffness. 4. Single bend cable routing for effortless precise shifting. 5. All day riding comfort. ]]> http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/cervelo-s5-review/feed/ 0 http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/1950s-race-bike-vs-2009-race-bike/ http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/1950s-race-bike-vs-2009-race-bike/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 05:56:23 +0000 admin http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/1950s-race-bike-vs-2009-race-bike/ Continue reading →]]>
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We raced a bike from the 1950s against one from 2009 to see how modern cycling technology effects performance. Modern time-trial bikes are built with space-age technology - but how much faster are they than those ridden by the Tour de France heroes of the 1950s? We got Welsh road bike champion and Rapha-Condor-Recycling rider Dale Appleby to do two time trials on machines from the respective eras to find out. Read more: www.mensfitness.co.uk ]]> http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/1950s-race-bike-vs-2009-race-bike/feed/ 0 http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/single-speed-conversion/ http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/single-speed-conversion/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 07:36:53 +0000 admin http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/single-speed-conversion/ Continue reading →]]>
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A lot of bike videos immediately jump into wrenching. This is more of an overview of what to expect if you're thinking about turning a road bike or a mountain bike into a single speed (freewheel only, no mention of fixed bikes). It looks at common problems you'll be encountering, and some parts that you'll likely need to be buying. ]]> http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/single-speed-conversion/feed/ 0 http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/how-to-adjust-the-rear-derailleur-on-your-bicycle-mountain-or-road-bike/ http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/how-to-adjust-the-rear-derailleur-on-your-bicycle-mountain-or-road-bike/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 19:31:14 +0000 admin http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/how-to-adjust-the-rear-derailleur-on-your-bicycle-mountain-or-road-bike/ Continue reading →]]>
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Steps I use on adjusting the rear derailleur on my bikes. Works for mountain or road bikes. This may not be the best way but it works for me. Shimano XT used as an example in the video. ]]> http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/how-to-adjust-the-rear-derailleur-on-your-bicycle-mountain-or-road-bike/feed/ 0 http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/how-to-pick-a-bicycle-road-bike-tips-advice/ http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/how-to-pick-a-bicycle-road-bike-tips-advice/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 02:39:32 +0000 admin http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/how-to-pick-a-bicycle-road-bike-tips-advice/ Continue reading →]]>
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Road bikes are made for racing and speed, if you want an adrenaline rush, like leaning into turns and testing your aerobic capacity, a road bike could be the bike for you; learn more about road bikes in free sportingvideo series. Expert: Aaron Phillips Bio: Aaron Phillips teaches at the University of Utah and has lead several bike tours. He's also logged multiple wins as a cross-country racer. Filmmaker: Mike Phillips ]]> http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/how-to-pick-a-bicycle-road-bike-tips-advice/feed/ 0 http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/competitive-cycling-tips-training-for-road-races-in-competitive-cycling/ http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/competitive-cycling-tips-training-for-road-races-in-competitive-cycling/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 02:26:54 +0000 admin http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/competitive-cycling-tips-training-for-road-races-in-competitive-cycling/ Continue reading →]]>
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Riding your bike on hills is an important way to build your endurance and train for road races. Learn how to train for competitive cycling road races in this free educational sports video on bicycling. Expert: Sal Collura Contact: www.velotv.net Bio: Sal Collura has been racing bikes at the elite level for 20 years. He placed 5th overall in the Criterium rankings for the State of Oregon in 2007, and 3rd overall in 2006. Filmmaker: Sal Collura ]]> http://www.123bicycles.com/blog/road-bikes/competitive-cycling-tips-training-for-road-races-in-competitive-cycling/feed/ 0