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ZeroRH+ Sunglasses - A Look Inside ZeroRH+ eyewear successfully combines technology and style in the archetypal unity of an all-Italian approach to sports and everyday life. Selle SMP - They Care About Your Soft Parts We always say how a saddle is ultimately a personal choice. What works for one person's bum may make not work for another, but Selle SMP is determined to change that with the meticulous study of riding positions and the functional analysis of the interactions with various parts of the body and the saddle. The History of SIDI Shoes - Tradition, Innovation, Quality, Commitment and Passion SIDI began its shoe aficionado journey in 1960 as a workshop manufacturing mountain sports footwear. It's funny when you bring up your great new pair of SIDI cycling shoes to a motorcyclist, they usually have no idea SIDI makes great bike shoes. Tacx - It's About Innovation and Passion Tacx, a focused on innovation, is taking their passion for cycling and an inspiration for excellence and turning it into products to make training easier for the rest of us with their exceptional line of Virtual Reality trainers, software and cycling films. Veloflex - Hand Made Tires From Italy Are you searching for actual handmade Italian made tires? You'll be hard pressed to find any nowadays. Believe it or not, since the Vittoria plant in Italy closed and began making all their tires overseas, there are only five individuals who produce tubular tires and clincher tires in the entire country of Italy. Selle Italia - The Leader In Innovation Selle Italia is hands down the leader and reigning champion of saddle innovation. Based out of a small town in Italy, to this day they hand make all their products solely in Italy and have for over 110 years. About ITM - A Giant in Cycling ITM, known in Italy as Italmanubri started in the cycling industry with the specialized production of handlebars, stems and seat posts. They continued the tradition of excellence by expanding their efforts to include other biking components like wheels, forks and accessories. The History of SIDI Shoes - It's About Tradition, Innovation, Quality, Commitment and Passion SIDI began its shoe aficionado journey in 1960 as a workshop manufacturing mountain sports footwear. In the 70's they expanded their horizons to include a line of cycling footwear. The Types Of Airsoft Guns Airsoft guns come in many different models and types. If you want to be on top of your game it is important to know the different types of guns and how they operate. Having better understanding of the types of weapons is an advantage for every airsoft soldier. AX-Lightness Seatpost Review Where less is more the AX-Lightness Europa Carbon Seatpost is more. It might very well be the lightest post you'll own. In either the 27.2 or 31.6 diameter the post weighs just over 100 grams. SwissStop Performance Yellow King Brake Pads Review and Highlights SwissStop has developed the ultimate brake pad for carbon wheels the Yellow King. Their unique compound allows for unprecedented performance on carbon braking surfaces. How to Replace Your Handlebar Stem If our bicycle needs some minor repairs and replacements, you can easily do it yourself, as they are often not very complicated. One such thing is replacing the handlebar stem. Look Keo Carbon Pedals Review And Highlights The Look Keo Carbon pedal embodies the perfect balance between weight and performance. Twenty years ago when Look first invented the clip less pedal it then too was the benchmark for all others that followed. Continental Grand Prix 4000 Bike Tire The Continental Grand Prix 4000 has taken that successful design and redefined how a racing tire should ride. The most notable change is the addition of Vectran which is an industry first. This allows for a lower weight, reduced rolling resistance, and increased tread strength. Spring Training For Cyclists Are you signed up for an event you’re not ready for? Maybe your buddies are kicking your butt up the hills? Being slow is a common spring problem for riders. Likely you’ve tried to maintain a training schedule but life has got in the way over the winter months. Installing New Bicycle Tires To install your new tires begin by deflating your current tires and removing them. If required use plastic tire levers but NEVER a metal screw driver; doing so may scar your rims. Avoiding Flats While Riding The most avoidable flat is the snake bite or pinch flat. It’s caused by not having enough air in the tire or by hitting a pot hole with insufficient PSI. In both situations the tire is deformed causing the sidewall of the rim to pinch the tube while inside the tire. Proper Tire Pressure Tires are rated by their respective manufacturers for a given PSI often with a recommended and a maximum range. For the purposes of this, we’ll be touching on the maximum PSI rating only. All About Cornering Your center of gravity in relation to your saddle is what turns your bike. The handlebars are often labeled responsible for turning, but other than at low speeds, this is not so. To Rotate Or Not to Rotate Most cyclists rotate their tires once they realize the rear tire is starting to wear down. This is often after many miles on the tire and when a visible flat spot has formed. Caring For Swiss Stop Pads Swiss Stop brake pads are different than standard brake pads. Their complex compound requires slightly different servicing and installation to ensure top performance. Installing A New Saddle With the excitement of trying a new saddle don’t overlook the chance to increase the joy of that first ride. Take a moment before you remove your current saddle and follow these easy steps to drastically reduce setup time. A Guide To Group Riding While some sports are more solitary in nature, it is common to see cyclists riding in a pack. For safety, companionship, and encouragement purposes, cyclists enjoy the company of their peers. Ski Slopes Of Gibraltar My heart pounded as the button pull gently tugged up the eastern side of the famous Rock of Gibraltar, it was hard to imagine that this steep slope had once been home to Gibraltar's large Water Catchment's where work began in 1898. First People From The Midlands Ever To Cross The Indian Ocean Two amateur rower's are gearing up to become the first people from the Midlands ever to cross the Indian Ocean in a seven metre rowing boat.

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