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Bike Racks
By on 23/11/2009 13:02:23
Take the tension out of transporting your bike with a useful bike rack
Pendle Wheel Support Bike Rack, £181.70This system requires your full concentration for the initial build but once constructed it's a no-fuss rack that will fit most vehicles with a tow bar. The wheels of your bike sit into D-loops, which are part
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Bike To The Future
By on 20/08/2008 19:23:28
Become a fitter and faster runner with our bike sessions training programme.
running will enjoy an injection of pace. The four weeks break down as follows: Week 1: Easy does it is the key this week.Week 2: Increase your ride duration and throw in some harder efforts – intervals, moderate hills. Include some longer rides
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Sound Advice For Your Bike
By on 23/11/2009 15:15:02
The three annoying sounds every bike inevitably makes, and how to stop them
Squeaky seatYour peaceful ride is interrupted by a distracting sound coming from somewhere on your saddle - like a broken spring in a mattress. The problemYour seat and seat-post clamp bolts may not be properly lubricated. The solution Remove your saddle from your post and treat...
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Speedy Bike Sessions
By on 04/06/2008 11:08:20
Boost your cycle power with these short but effective bike sessions
as up and down)Pick up the first issue of Triathlete's World free with Runner's World on the newsstand. Of course, if you’re already a magazine subscriber you can order your free copy now. Simply call 0844 848 1601 – have your subscriber number handy
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Bike Care Essentials
By on 18/11/2009 14:30:48
A well-equipped work bench can make the difference between a stellar ride and downtime at the bike shop
, the wooden handle is contoured for comfort and the top-mounted gauge is clear and easy to read. The generous stroke length fills tyres quickly, up to a psi of 160.Info: www.zyro.co.ukTooled upTorpedo level with mini line level, £4.98, tape measure, £1.48
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Essential Bike Maintenance
By on 23/11/2009 13:07:49
Three things you can do in 20 minutes to keep your bike in tip-top shape
chain cleaner such as Park Tool's Cyclone Chain Scrubber (£27.99, www.madison.co.uk) and fill it with Finish Line Citrus Degreaser (£12.49 for 495ml, www.madison.co.uk). Attach the device to your chain, turn the crank 15 revolutions, and let the brushes
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Why Try Mountain Biking?
By on 09/01/2010 16:46:31
If lunatic drivers and a sense of deja vu are beginning to make cycling seem a chore, it's time to try mountain biking
roads in winter conditions is not the most enticing of prospects. What you need is an alternative, something to stimulate the brain and, more importantly, get the legs turning. That something is mountain biking. A common misconception with off
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Buying a Bike on a Budget
By on 24/11/2009 09:52:55
Buying a bike needn't be a financial strain
tri companies put together a package of tri essentials - which includes a top-quality bike - that can save you a lot of money.SBR Sports is offering an £829 starter package, comprising a Trek 1.2 Road Bike (£550), Orca Equip Trithalon Wetsuit (£150
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Rebuilding Your Bike After Travel
By on 18/11/2009 14:21:55
The way you rebuild your bike after travel can mean the difference between triumph and disaster
Packing your bike so you can take it abroad and then unpacking it at the other end are two of the biggest headaches in triathlon. The last thing you'll feel like doing after a long journey is rebuilding your bike. But all the work you've put
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Find Your Perfect Bike Saddle
By on 18/11/2009 12:01:38
Finding the bike saddle that best suits you might take a little research and testing, but if you don't get it right, you'll have no one to blame when you get a raw deal
CushionburyWeight: 190g (130mm width)Info: www.specializeduk.comSelle SLR, £113.99"The SLR is a paragon of functional minimalism: it is just wide, long, light and padded enough to perform with perfection - if you're on your saddle long enough to adapt to it
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