sepeda kita: No Limit

VIRUS BERSEPEDA

Written by Nice Hot Tea on 4:39 PM

jarak rumah-kantor 20km (pp 40km), tapi terkadang lebih karena ambil jalur memutar. Namun virus itu benar-benar sudah menyebar, terbukti sekarang menjadi aktivitas rutin 2x seminggu – Kamis & Sabtu diikuti hampir 20 orang. Dalam minggu ini saja ada 2 temen beli sepeda baru...

Aku sendiri senang aktivitas touring (road bike) dan kadang cross country (XC). Semula ada 2 sepeda untuk itu, namun keduanya sudah terlalu uzur. November 2006 aku beli sepeda baru, Polygon Vintage, dan terjawab sudah kebutuhanku karena sepeda ini didesain dengan konsep hybrid. Dengan Vintage baik touring maupun XC bisa dilakukan dengan 1 sepeda. Bobot ringan dengan ban 700Cx38 cocok untuk touring dan suspensi depan disertai dengan ban berprofil sangat memadai untuk XC. Apalagi frame Vintage sangat tangguh dengan shifter yang nyaman dan ready for disc brake (rem cakram).

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MTB : Seat Height

Written by Nice Hot Tea on 2:03 PM

Seat Height
The height of your bike should match the length of your legs. Getting the correct seat height is a matter of simple analogy. Start off by sitting on the saddle, with one of your feet on one pedal which is at the bottom of its stroke. Your seat is too high if your leg is perfectly straight, while your seat is too low if your knees are bent too much. In this case, simply adjust the bolt system located under your seat. Raise or lower your seat until you feel comfortable. Ideally, your knees should be bent at a 25-30 degree angle.

Seat Position
An effective way to find the correct seat position is by executing a normal riding position, with the pedals positioned parallel to the ground. Your seat is in the right position if your front knee is above the middle of the pedal. If it is not over it, this will cause knee pain. Regarding the seat angle, just keep your seat level or be titled a little forward. Tilting the seat down will push you to the handlebars, while tilting it back will drag your body down. Correcting your seat position and angle can be done by adjusting the bolt located near the top of the seat post.


Incorrect Mountain Bike seat height and position would definitely lead to discomfort, physical pain, and dismal performance. Adjust the height and position of your bike seat so you will be comfortable while riding your bike and improve your overall performance.

abc-of-mountainbiking.com

Bike To Work Day

Written by Nice Hot Tea on 6:00 PM

Help Make Bike To Work Day 2008 another record-breaking success! Volunteer!

Why bike to work on May 15th?

Our Bike Doctors will help you Gear Up!

The SFBC will help you dust off that old bike and pump up those tires to get you rolling for Bike to Work Day.


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Best bikes: Performance & comfort

Written by Nice Hot Tea on 4:43 PM

Here's a quick rundown of each category, starting with the most expensive:

How to choose

Decide what kind of riding you'll do. That will narrow your choice to one of the three basic categories in this report or to a mountain bike. If you're an avid cyclist you may prefer a conventional road bike, which differs from most of the models we tested mainly in how low you have to bend over the handlebars.

Find a good bike shop. You'll pay more, but we think you're more likely to be satisfied. Bikes from big-box stores might not be properly assembled or well matched to your body. If you don't like the pedals or seat on a particular model, some bike shops will swap components at little or no cost.

Take a test ride. Before you buy any bike, ride it far enough to make sure that the brakes and shifters are easy to use, the fit is comfortable, the gears can go low enough for climbing hills, and the frame and suspension adequately smooth the bumps.

Consider these extras. A good bike helmet is essential. Special cycling shoes and cleats can ease your pedaling. Gloves will absorb vibrations and help protect your hands in a spill. Polycarbonate glasses can shield your eyes from slow-moving bugs and errant pebbles. A water bottle will be handy to have on long, hot-weather rides.

consumerreports.org

Surly Cross-Check

Written by Nice Hot Tea on 4:36 PM

How To Pick The Best Bike For You

Written by Nice Hot Tea on 4:07 PM

So Many Choices

When trying to decide on the best type of bike, think about these questions:

- Who do you ride with?
- What do they ride?
- What have you had in the past that you liked?
- What have you had in the past that you disliked?
- What would you like to do with your new bike?
- How much money are you comfortable spending?

Getting To Know The Types Of Bikes Available

Road bikes are fast and easy to pedal on pavement. They are incapable of operating off the road. Many people find the riding position difficult to maintain for a long time.

Mountain bikes are harder to pedal and slower on pavement. But they have a cushy ride, an upright riding position, and can travel easily on a wide variety of surfaces.

Hybrid or cross bikes are almost as fast and easy to pedal as a road bike, while being almost as comfortable and versatile as a mountain bike.

Comfort bikes are just that—comfortable. They are less efficient, but sitting on one is much more comfortable.

Cruisers are fun to look at and, when ridden at a relaxed pace, they are ideal for admiring the scenery, exploring the neighborhood or beach.

Recumbents are quite comfortable, very fast. They sit so low to the ground that visibility can be an issue, and they require some learning to be operated with maximum efficiency.

Bike helmets: The right fit

Written by Nice Hot Tea on 3:56 PM

Choosing a helmet that fits and wearing it properly increase your protection. A knowledgeable store employee can help you try on helmets until you find one that's suitable. Use the guidelines below:

• Use the appropriate foam pads and the rear stabilizer or helmet's fit system to create a snug (but not tight) fit when you place the helmet level on your head.
  
  
• With the chin strap buckled and all other straps tight, push up firmly on the helmet's front edge. If the helmet moves enough to expose the forehead, shorten the front straps, then tighten the chin strap enough so that you can feel the top of the helmet when you open your mouth. Repeat as necessary.
  
  
• Grasp the helmet by its rear edge and peel it off to the front. If it moves enough to cover your eyes, shorten the back straps (but leave the front straps alone). Repeat as necessary.
  
  
• If you still can't achieve a satisfactory fit, choose another model.

consumerrports.org