Biking Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Robert Sheehan @ Thursday, 18th January 2007 @ 6:35 AM

Mountain biking, as the name suggests, is a biking sport in which bicycle-riders ride along mountain trails. Biking through a mountain terrain is pure fun, but it also has its share of adventure and excitement. The best-known locations for biking in mountainous surroundings have unpaved surfaces and so you need to be an expert biker to truly experience the thrill. History Since their invention, bicycles have been used on all terrains, including rugged mountainous territories. H... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Robert Sheehan @ Thursday, 18th January 2007 @ 5:51 AM

The 50cc pocket bike is actually designed to look like a mini motorcycle. They are usually made of steel or aluminum and are sleek and small. These bikes do not have much speed but are a lot of fun in riding over the hills. Pocket bikes are very popular nowadays as they give you the same kind of sensation as when you ride a motorcycle but only they are little slower. You should buy a pocket bike according to your size and weight. Different varieties are available with a host of dealers a... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Robert Sheehan @ Thursday, 18th January 2007 @ 4:40 AM

You are a biking champ - ruler of the vast mountain trails. But your fame will become dull if you do not understand the various parts of your mean machine. So to become a complete champ it is necessary to enhance your knowledge about different mountain bike parts. The Basic Parts Of A Mountain Bike The Frame The frame of a mountain bike is smaller than that of a road bike. But the angle is very relaxing for the rider so that he can maneuver the bike with skillful agility ov... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By John Pawlett @ Thursday, 18th January 2007 @ 3:12 AM

There is a lot of history and information out there in regards to the history and origins of mountain biking, with some being recognized and some that depends on who has the best firm of public relations. Some say that mountain biking began with the Buffalo Soldiers, which was a turn of the century infantry who customized bikes to carry gear over the rough and tough terrain. They began in August of 1896, over the course of 800 miles. Their mission was simple - to test bikes for military u... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Bill Wallmuller @ Tuesday, 16th January 2007 @ 9:44 AM

In order to talk about performance bicycles, we should start by defining the term. We all know what bicycle signifies, but what about performance? I think that many people tend to define the word performance as the ability to offer top operation, meaning top speeds, top maneuverability, and clockwork smooth mechanical functioning. While all of those minor definitions certainly relate to an overall concept of performance, I would like to offer another perspective of performance as related... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By George Wood @ Friday, 1st December 2006 @ 5:34 PM

Saddle posture and selection are two important riding needs. The chances of minimized saddle sores and reduced crotch pressure can be obtained by choosing the right saddle and the right posture. Saddle selection depends on your riding technique, but still, there is no saddle posture that fits all. The saddle is recommended to be able to enable the sit bones to support the bodys weight on a saddle, which means that is should be wide enough. A very narrow seat, for men, is harmful because t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Johnny Jenkins @ Tuesday, 7th November 2006 @ 1:48 AM

Cheryl was 30 year old single woman who enjoyed bicycle Riding. She loved to ride through the neighborhood. Everyone knew her as that nice friendly girl on the fancy bicycle. It was a hand crafted English racing bicycle, custom made just for her. She was very proud of it because no onelse had one like it. One day she was riding her bicycle as a part of her daily routine. She rode past a wooded area in one of the neighbor hoods. There were usually lots of riders there, but today the tra... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Gregg Hall @ Sunday, 5th November 2006 @ 12:34 AM

When I was a kid there were few things more important to me than my bike, and there were few things I'd rather be doing than riding my bike. Just up the road from me was an empty dirt lot known as "the Jumps". All the kids in the neighborhood went to the Jumps to jump our bikes. The local streets and driveways were where we attempted the tricks we saw on TV and in freestyling magazines. This was when freestyling was just getting popular, before the modern era of X Games and multi-mi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Gregg Hall @ Friday, 3rd November 2006 @ 2:44 AM

So you went out and picked up a new mountain bike. It was probably pretty overwhelming at first. There were so many designs to choose from, different stores to shop at, different manufacturers to consider. You finally picked the bike you wanted and brought it home. You forgot something important, though. There are some accessories you ought to consider for your mountain bike and for you. The first thing you should think about is safety. Safety accessories for mountain bike riders are d... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Gregg Hall @ Wednesday, 1st November 2006 @ 12:41 AM

Mountain bikes are designed for off-road riding. Whether made for racing or the more leisurely rider, there are four basic frame designs for mountain bikes: rigid, hard-tail, soft-tail, and full suspension. The rigid (also commonly known as fully rigid) mountain bikes resemble a conventional sort of bike as you would imagine it. A rigid mountain bike has neither a rear suspension nor a front suspension. These used to be the most common kind of mountain bike but they are rapidly being r... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 31st October 2006 @ 12:36 AM

Remember when you didn't think about the gears on your bike? Your bike had a bike sprocket connected to the pedals and a small sprocket connected to the back wheel an that's all you needed. Then you got a little older and got your first 10-speed. That bike had two sprockets up front and five on the back. In all likelihood, the shifters were a pair of levers connected to your bike frame near the handlebars. As time went on the shifters moved to the handlebars themselves and then became ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 31st October 2006 @ 12:35 AM

More and more people are getting into mountain biking. Very few people, though, properly maintain their bikes. One of the most important aspects of mountain bike maintenance is lubrication. Keeping your bike's moving parts well-lubricated will help keep your bike in top shape for a long time. Failing to keep your bike properly lubed will lead to a shortened lifespan for your bike and its parts. The most basic advice to heed when it comes to keeping your bike lubed, is that if there... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Gregg Hall @ Saturday, 28th October 2006 @ 10:54 AM

In today's fitness market, there are any number of workout options. Many people choose to purchase a membership at a local gym or fitness club. Other people decide that running is the way they want to get healthier. Some people prefer swimming, walking, hiking, etc. There are plenty of options for people looking for exercise. One popular option is bicycling. Bicycling is less stressful on the joints than running and more convenient than dashing off to the gym. Most people already h... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Trevor Mulholland @ Tuesday, 19th September 2006 @ 10:38 AM

Honestly, even if you're new to biking - how do you think you can go wrong with a name like "Specialized"? Mountain bikes under this label have been patronized by discriminating cycling enthusiasts - and not just because the name is catchy, but because this brand has a performance history that's no less than good and solid. Specialized mountain bikes of the Rockhopper line, for example, have remained at the top of consumer rankings for a long time, contending with equall... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Trevor Mulholland @ Tuesday, 12th September 2006 @ 1:49 AM

For a change of pace, why not take your friends and family out to mountain bike holidays? You can all enjoy the sun, the long stretches of road and the wide open spaces together as a group, and in the process get some much-needed fresh air and exercise! Instead of hiking holidays, mountain bike holidays ought to help you cover more ground, and enjoy more of the scenery. This would allow you to get the best out of being in a new location, which should be all the more reason to want to book... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Trevor Mulholland @ Tuesday, 5th September 2006 @ 1:35 AM

Many expensive branded things turn out to be disappointing. When it comes to high-risk recreational vehicles like mountain bikes, falling short of expectations may not only be "disappointing," but possibly even life-threatening! Thankfully, consumers help each other decide which brands are good and which are not and avoid fatal pitfalls, by placing certain labels higher than others in terms of purchase priority. Giant mountain bikes sell a lot, and are considered top of the line. Are the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Trevor Mulholland @ Thursday, 31st August 2006 @ 3:08 AM

If you're looking for a mountain bike you can show off to your cycling buddies - and upstage them with in the bargain - you usually go for the brand name bikes. Bikes under the Intense, Ellsworth, Specialized labels are known for their excellent performance on the track. Trek is among the more popular of these big-name brands. Trek mountain bikes are especially known for being durable and highly maneuverable. They're also sought after for flexibility of design. As with trendy ca... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Trevor Mulholland @ Tuesday, 29th August 2006 @ 5:45 AM

If you're just getting into biking as a sport, the first thing you should read up on is how to select a good mountain bike. Once you've learned everything you need to know, the next step is to look through the Internet and other media for advice on what kind of mountain bike would suit you best. Bikes, like all quality sports gear, are not created equal, and if you need help with the selection process, you should take the time to visit mountain bike reviews and ratings sites before doi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Lee Dobbins @ Friday, 4th August 2006 @ 5:49 PM

You should have a bicycle car rack because terrific bicycling areas are always not within easy cycling distance. Carrying your bicycle on your vehicle is an excellent means to spread out your bicycling escapades. This makes it very easy to discover traffic-free streets, impressive trails or take your bicycle with you on vacations. If you do drive regularly to bike, then you will be pleased to know about how recent bicycle car rack innovations have made transporting your bikes much easier ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Biking | By Trevor Mulholland @ Thursday, 27th July 2006 @ 10:05 PM

Many of the world's best professional cyclists profess Giant mountain bikes to be their ride of choice. This might have to do with the durability of the materials used to make these bicycles. In any case, they stand the test in global competition. Riders can be seen enjoying the bikes on seven continents, in more than fifty countries. The company has been building quality bikes -- at affordable prices -- for over thirty years. Deeply involved in the mountain bike community, the compa... more...