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As the song goes, 'Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, teach him how to fish and he'll eat forever'. Which strikes me as more than a little condescending, people know perfectly well how to fish. If they are lucky enough to live far enough away from the industrial scale exploitation of the world's dwindling resources to find an unpolluted body of water of course.
At this time of year the road from Lands' End to John O'Groats is packed with individuals and groups pedaling for good causes. Cycling seems to attract charity events but individuals and companies connected to the actual business of making and selling bicycles are no more likely to be involved in charity work than the folk who make double glazing. The cycling industry is no more given to charity work than any other.
Which is why we particularly admire and wholeheartedly support Kona's brilliant Africa Bike programme. It's a clever concept; Kona designed a bike which is suitable for the needs of African cyclists. And a bike designed for to be tough enough for Africa works pretty well on the streets of your average North American or European city. They sell them through their international network of dealers and for every two units sold to western buyers they send one out to Africa. They are given to health visitors, midwives, small holders to get their crops to market and the like.
The fact is, it's a great bike. I have one myself and I love it. I have a garage of flashy road and mountain bikes at my disposal but I invariably select my Africa Bike for the half hour ride to the office. It's not fast but it can haul a huge shopping load, happily tows the kid's trailer without a grumble and can be locked to a railing with little risk of attracting thieves. It'll take a full sized mountain bike tyre too. Fitted with IRC tungsten studded 1.95s it got me to work safely all through this year's icy winter. Kona have produced a winner. If you know someone who's in the market for a cheap to run, durable, easy to use 'step-thru' you could do a lot worse than steer them towards an Africa Bike, it's a worthy cause. And a brilliant, brilliant bike.
Written by Mick Allan, associate editor of Cyclorama. This article and many more can be found on http://www.cyclorama.net - the online cycle show.
You can visit the Cyclorama blog at http://www.cyclorama.net/blog/
A Look At Some Of The More Common Mountain Bike Designs
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 replaced by the more comfortable models which feature some sort of suspension system. Fully rigid bikes tend to be lower-priced than models with a suspension. Many riders still prefer rigid bikes because it's what they're accustomed to, and the feel that the rigid design allows them greater control.
Another common mountain bike design is the hard-tail. Hard-tail mountain bikes are so named because they have a conventional rear end without a suspension. Hard-tails differ from fully rigid bikes in that they have a front suspension. The hard-tail is perhaps the most popular mountain bike design. Many professional riders prefer the feel of a hard-tail and the comfort of a front suspension.
The next kind of mountain bike design is the soft-tail. As you probably guessed, soft-tails employ a rear suspension. Rear suspensions are a more recent innovation than front suspension due to the complexities of the design. Soft-tails are often more expensive than hard-tails, but they also tend to be more forgiving.
Finally there's the full suspension mountain bike. Bikes with this design feature both front and rear suspensions. These bikes are the latest mountain bike design. For a long time riders avoided full suspension bikes because they were heavy and they tended to sag in the middle like an old swayback horse. It took years for engineers and riders to perfect a viable, functional full suspension mountain bike. It was in the 1990's when these bikes finally reached a point where they were marketable.
In addition to the frame and suspension, there are other differences in mountain bike designs. One key area where bikes differ is the brakes. Mountain bikes either have some form of caliper brakes, which are the kind of brakes typically associated with bikes. This kind of brake squeezes the rims to slow and stop the bike. The other type of brake is the drum brake. Drum brakes on bikes are similar to the braking system on automobiles. Drum brakes are more expensive than caliper brakes but they're also easier to maintain. Mountain bike braking systems have even been made which utilize hydraulic power.
Another area where you have some choice in mountain bike design is tire size. Mountain bike tires typically range in size from 24" to 29". Smaller tires are used when greater maneuverability is required as in stunt-riding and jumping. Larger tires are used when speed is the key.
As with any other important purchase, do your homework before buying a new mountain bike. Think about your needs and your budget. Mountain biking is a terrific past-time. It's a fun way to get some fresh air, enjoy the outdoors, and improve your health.
About the Author
Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about this as well as
cycling fitness
at http://www.cyclinggearplus.com
What are some good brands for mountain bike or cycling gloves?
I use Fox with full fingers in winter and Pearl Izumi short fingers in summer.
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