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RITCHEY ALPHA-BITE FRONT / OMEGA-BITE REAR 26 x 2.1 MTB TIRES US $29.99
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Vintage Mountain Bike Suntour X-3000 front and rear Derailleurs and Shifters US $25.00
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Topeak DeFender M1 Mountain Bike Fender (Front) List Price: $17.95 Sale Price: $13.85 |
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* Stylish 2pc wide profile front fender offers maximum dirt protection. * Quick release front mount easily attaches to suspension forks in seconds. * Dual compound two tone injected nylon for durability. * Size: 60cm x 10cm x 12cm (23.6" x 3.9" x 4.7"). * Weight: 190 grams. |
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Planet Bike Beamer 3 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $18.99 |
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The Planet Bike Beamer 3 Headlight has 3 white LED's for enhanced visiblility and illumination.3 Super bright white LEDs visible up to 2,000 ftSoft touch Power Switch accesses flashing + Steady modesQuickCam bracket mounts, adjusts or removes in secondsUp to 100 hours run time on 2 AA Batteries (included)Item SpecificationsWeight93gBattery2AABulb3 LEDsRun Time100 Whether you're a 24-hour racer or a super commuter, the Planet Bike Beamer 3 bicycle light will keep your path well lit. The Beamer 3 is equipped with three white Nichia eXtreme v2.0 LEDs, which not only illuminate your way after the sun has gone down, but also make you visible to passing cars or pedestrians. In addition, the light attaches securely to your bike thanks to the Quick Cam bracket mounts, which adjust or remove in seconds without tools. The Beamer 3--which offers up to 100 hours of runtime on two AA batteries (included)--boasts both flashing and steady modes and carries a limited lifetime warranty. About Planet Bike In November of 1996, Planet Bike was founded in Madison, Wisconsin. In many ways, Planet Bike began as a social experiment that dedicated itself to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment. Despite being a simple machine, the people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose which seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25% of company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact. Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, they strive to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company's short ten year history, they have made important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the 4-line computer which is now a standard in the industry and the world's first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that ten years ago started as a one man operation. Today, while still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve their product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike's financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, they have made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists. |
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WTB Velociraptor Cross Country Mountain Bike Tire List Price: $0.00 |
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A true classic mountain bike tire. Works well in all conditions. Designed to handle a variety of dirt conditions, this tire boasts large, directional treads that dig deep to provide you with exceptional climbing and cornering traction Front tire gives you precise steering control and soil clearance Rear tire climbs and brakes with powerful vengeance Lightweight casing rolls fast, tearing through anything in its path Sold each - specify front or rear Size: 26 x 2.1 |
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Mountain Bike Magazine's Complete Guide To Mountain Biking Skills: Expert Tips On Conquering Curves, Corners, Dips, Descents, Hills, Water Hazards, And Other All-Terrain Challenges List Price: $15.95 Sale Price: $1.86 |
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Expert tips on conquering curves, corners, dips, descents, hills, water hazards and other all-terrain challenges.Hit the dirt!From breaking to bunny hopping, speed jumping to switchbacks-- here are the skills you need to catch big air and experience the best of off-road riding. * Selecting the right rig for you and your budget.* Step-by-step drills for clearing obstacles, popping wheelies and more.* How to hammer it and ride faster than you ever thought possible.* Seven ways to stay alive by avoiding face plants, biffs and other crash landings.* All-weather strategies for plowing through mud, rain and snow.* Pro advice on entering your first off-road race.* Riding responsibly to save the trails.* Planning the perfect tour and enjoying a fat-tire vacation.* Tons more practical info for aspiring and die-hard dirtheads.You also get skill-building techniques and strategies from world-class mountain bikers, including* Ned Overend, six-time NORBA national champion* John Tomac, 1994 NORBA downhill champion* Juli Furtado, 1995 World Cup champion* Missy Giove, 1994 world downhill champion* Tinker Juarez, 1994 NORBA national champion* Mike King, 1993 world downhill champion If road riding is the arrogant godfather of the cycling world, mountain biking is the fun-loving, black-sheep stepson. The Mountain Bike magazine editors reflect this spirit, tuning their highly accessible guide to both those with dreams of widowmaker descents as well as others just looking for a pleasant Sunday spin on scenic dirt roads. Breaking the sport down into lively yet informative chapters--complete with cartoons and amusing anecdotes--they cover the basics and then some. All technical skills are addressed, including bunny hopping, high-speed cornering, and the terribly elegant nose wheelie. The guide also includes a comprehensive section on cycling fitness and customizing a training program for would-be racers. No one is alienated here, but if you fancy yourself an expert rider, you might want to look elsewhere. This guide is geared more toward the novice whose journey has only just begun. --Ben Tiffany |
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Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance List Price: $24.95 Sale Price: $13.00 |
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You only need one look inside to see why Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance has become one of the world's best-selling books on bike repair. This smartly organized and clearly illustrated guide to road bike repair and maintenance—now in 2 colors for easier reference—can make a mechanic out of anyone. Lennard Zinn's expert advice makes quick work of taking care of every part of a road bike.Zinn can teach anyone how to completely and properly maintain all aspects of a bicycle to ensure years of trouble-free riding. Newcomers and experienced mechanics alike will benefit from the hundreds of illustrations, the exploded views of how components go together, and Zinn's practical, time-saving tips. The level of detail is astonishing, but Zinn's friendly advice is confidence-inspiring, and his years of experience make tackling even the most daunting task fun and easy.All the latest high-tech equipment is covered in this new edition, but Zinn does not neglect older bike technology. Indeed, no matter what road bike you may have in your garage, chances are you'll find it—and the way to fix it—in these pages.This new edition includes: The basics: Even if your mechanical skills stop at pumping tires, Lennard's guidance will show you how to maintain your bike in perfect condition. The advanced: No matter how arcane the task, Lennard has time-saving tips to speed your work. Integrated spindle cranks, carbon forks, internal headsets, ceramic bearings — they're all in here with exploded diagrams to show you the way. The latest tech: Lennard makes sense out of the newest components including: Campagnolo's 11-speed, Shimano's electronic Dura-Ace, SRAM's Red shifters, Campagnolo's Ultra-Torque cranks, and more. Older components: Still spinning a SunTour freewheel? Let Lennard's years of experience help you make sense of old metal. Cyclocross: New cyclocross-specific information throughout, along with more Pro Tips, more illustrations, more recommendations — more of what you need to know. Lennard Zinn is a cycling god. Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance is revered as a bible among the fat-tire set; he now extends the gospel to the rest of the cycling faithful in Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance. From simple, routine maintenance to more complicated tasks, Zinn remains "convinced that anyone with an opposable thumb can perform any repair on a bike." He begins with "Basic Stuff" such as pre-ride inspections and cleaning the drive train, and continues on through the super-advanced task of wheel building--arguing that "the construction of a good set of bicycle wheels is actually a straightforward task." Zinn guides readers step by step through every possible repair on every possible part, handlebar grips to Maric Mektronic electronic shifting, with plain-speaking text and helpful illustrations. There's even a section on emergency repairs, including unexpected advice such as straightening a bent rim by hitting it against the ground: "You may be surprised how straight you can get a wheel this way." This comprehensive manual is essential reading for those who love their bike. "All you have to do is follow the instructions and trust yourself." Indeed. --M. Stein |
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Delta Bike Hitch Pro 2 Locking Fork Mount List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $15.51 |
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locking fork mount to easily store/transport any bike Secure your bike in the back of your SUV, in your pickup, or even on top of your car with the Delta Bike Hitch Pro 2 locking fork mount. The Bike Hitch Pro 2 pairs conveniently with the Delta StableLoader, Wheel Hitch, or Wheel Holder, and keeps your bike from rattling around as you head to the trails or country. The mount features Delta's patented locking lever for security, along with an ultra-rigid 9mm skewer. The mount also offers pre-aligned positioning for easier fork installation. And the Bike Hitch Pro 2 holds up to rough weather thanks to the special anti-rust treatment and tough powder-coat finish. The mount comes with a brass lock and keys. |
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Yakima Frontloader Rooftop Bike Carrier List Price: $169.00 Sale Price: $135.20 |
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Universal fit to most kinds of crossbars – including aerodynamic factory bars – makes the FrontLoader our most versatile rooftop bike mount ever. It goes right from the box onto your car rack system, and then to a very special place in your heart. Easily transport your bike whether you're driving across the country or simply heading to the trail with the Yakima Frontloader rooftop bike carrier. Yakima's most versatile rooftop bike mount, the Frontloader fits most crossbar types--including round, square, or factory crossbars--right out of the box. The Frontloader's front wheel clamp fixes your bike to the roof of your car. No need to mess with frustrating tools or poorly designed clamps. More importantly, the Frontloader is a breeze to use. Just place your bike's front wheel in the jaws of the front clamp and lock it, and then tighten the rear clamp on the back wheel. The bike stays vertical throughout the process, so all you have to do is roll it up and latch it down. In addition, the rack includes an adjustable sliding wheel tray that accommodates frames and wheels of all sizes, from 20-inch kids' wheels all the way up to 29-inch mountain and 700c road wheels (with the exception of tandems and recumbents). Got a funky suspension system or a pesky thru axle? Not a problem with the Frontloader. Finally, the Frontloader comes equipped with a tough security system that locks your bike to the bike mount and the bike mount to your car rack, so you can head into the restaurant without fearing for your bike's safety (SKS lock cores are sold separately). The Frontloader--which folds flat when not in use--measures 56 by 7.5 by 7 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 13 pounds. About Yakima Yakima has been dedicated to eradicating "rack envy" for more than 30 years. The company employs a ton of cyclists, campers, skiers, snowboarders, climbers, hikers, and kayakers, all of whom load up their car racks and take to the forests, slopes, and waterways every chance they get. This dedication helps Yakima come up with new ideas and inspirations each year. Ideas like, "Hey, let's make a snow mount you can operate with gloves on so we don't get a debilitating case of popsicle finder." Or, "Let's put padding and nets in our cargo boxes so gear doesn't rattle around like it's in a giant maraca." And, "Let's put integrated bottle openers on hitch-mount bike racks, since you can't carry one around while you're wearing spandex fancy pants." Boasting a legacy of innovation and quality, Yakima is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. |
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Allen 102S Premium 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack List Price: $109.99 Sale Price: $81.89 |
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Premium trunk mounted 2-bike carrier The Allen 102S Premium trunk-mounted, 2-bike carrier snaps easily into place right out of the box and can be folded away with one hand. Featuring 12-inch long carry arms, it also offers added internal clearance to fit most vehicles with rear-mounted deck spoilers. A patented dual compound tie-down cradle system individually secures and protects your bicycles. It comes fully assembled, and it's backed by a lifetime warranty on workmanship and material defects. About Allen Bike Racks In 1967, after a few years of working on the aerospace technology for the Apollo missions, Dick Allen was out of a job. Government cutbacks led Allen, a Harvard-trained physicist, to transform his garage hobby into a new industry. A cycling enthusiast, inventor, and family man, Allen had a personal need for a bike-carrying device. On weekends, he would take his sons and wife to Cape Cod or the White Mountains of New Hampshire. What proved difficult time and again was the transport of his family’s bicycles. Rather than fight through inconvenience with twine and a dinged car, Allen sought an answer for himself as well as a market in which he foresaw major growth possibilities. Always a pathfinder, Allen took to work in his Lincoln, Massachusetts garage in search of a more efficient way to transport bikes. Drafting designs during the day and constructing them throughout the night, he put together a model made of electrical conduit, metal strapping, and fire hose casings (for padding). At first, the Allens tested the prototype on weekend excursions. Finding the first trunk-mounted rack to be a success, Dick started Allen Bike Racks. Dealer acceptance came quickly, and by 1971 Allen Bike Racks were sold nationally through a number of major bicycle distributors. Today, the company owns over three dozen patents and offers a versatile product line of bike racks while Dick’s son Alex now owns and operates the business. What started out as a small garage run operation now operates three warehouses nationally, two factories abroad, and has products sold in more than a dozen countries around the world. |
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WeeRide Kangaroo Child Bike Seat List Price: $89.99 Sale Price: $49.99 |
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Product Description The WeeRide Kangaroo Center Mounted Child Carrier offers an award-winning design that allows children to enjoy and share in the cycling experience, surrounded by your protective pair of arms. Your child is not behind you uninterested and distanced by the limited view. The child’s position also keeps the center of gravity where it belongs – on the bicycle frame, not behind the rider. This all adds up to a more comfortable ride for the cyclist AND the passenger. The Child Carrier is mounted on an independent adjustable steel support bar that attaches firmly between the frame’s head tube and the seat post. The support bar is designed to mount on almost any bicycle. Customer contact information at 1-800-451-KENT (5368) or www.kentbicycles.com -- Safety Information - Always wear a helmet, knee and elbow pads when riding. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness before riding. For casual riding on smooth, flat, paved and dry surfaces free of sand , gravel or dirt. Do not ride at night or in areas of traffic. For children up to 40lbs, "If you need straps in a different size please call us at Kent International and we will have them shipped to you right away." The WeeRide Kangaroo center-mounted bike seat offers an award-winning design that makes biking with your child much safer and much more fun. It's installed onto virtually any bicycle via a patent pending, independent steel support bar that attaches between the front handle bar tube and the seat post. It provides a much more enjoyable and interactive experience for the child and rider. Your child's needs can be heard, seen and attended to more easily, and he or she has a more interesting view--no more staring at someone's back. Other advantages include no dangling arms or legs to reach wheels and the rear of the bike is free to carry your gear. The seat is made from an injection-molded plastic form, and it features a comfortable padded foam seat, height adjustable foot cups, and a fully adjustable three-point security harness. The Padded pedestal armrest sitting atop the handlebars gives children somewhere comfortable to put their hands, and can serve as a headrest for the napping toddler. The steel support bar is an independent support system that does not interfere with brake cables or other attached bicycle gear. It includes different sizes of plastic spacers for the front yoke attachment and rear seat post to protect the posts and ensure it fits on almost any recreational bicycle available. It's easily removable for when you want to ride on your own. It can be used with mountain/city bikes with upright handlebars (with drop-handled racing handlebars, the rider leans forward too much for the child to sit comfortably). Children should be at least 1 year old, and it has a maximum weight capacity of 40 pounds. This bike seat is designed for casual riding on smooth, flat, paved and dry surfaces free of sand, gravel or dirt. |
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Just about every mountain bike these days comes with front suspension forks and they are the most important mountain bike components you should look at. If the bike you are looking at does not have front suspension forks you are probably looking at a hybrid, a touring bike or a road bike.
Coil Sprung Forks
In general a coil fork is ideal if you have a tight budget or are after an all-round bike. They are your most reliable choice and are more easily serviced. They are easily adjusted and tuned.
The main downside is the extra weight they have due to the steel spring inside the fork. However this also means they are usually made tougher. If you want to do DH racing, lots of jumping or just like to throw your bike around then this is the fork for you.
Air Sprung Forks
Air sprung forks are lighter than coils but are also more expensive. These days they are getting more reliable and are a great choice for a XC rider or someone who wants LOTS of adjustability on their fork.
As long as you have a shock pump you can change your air sprung fork from 0psi to around 300psi in very little time.
Preload
Preload is the amount your springs are compressed when they are fully extended. A coil sprung fork will come with a minimum preload on it. If you turn the grooved cap at the top of the fork clockwise you can add preload to it. This means that the spring is being pressed down and makes your fork feel firmer.
Rebound
Rebound is the speed at which your fork springs back up when you push it down. It is good if your fork has a rebound adjuster but not essential. More advanced riders like to set their own rebound but if you are only an amateur rider you will be fine with the factory settings.
Many suspension forks these days can now be adjusted by changing the oil weight in the fork legs. A little dial on the fork is much easier but only more expensive forks will have this.
Compression
This is the opposite of rebound and is the speed on the way down. You won't find too many forks that let you adjust this so don't worry about it too much. As long as your fork is set-up for your weight you don't need to worry about compression.
Brands
When looking at mountain bike components, and in particular forks, stick to the major brands like Rock Shox, Fox, Manitou and Marzocchi. They have more money for research and development and build better and more reliable forks.
Brake Mounts
If your bike does not have disc brakes, keep in mind that you might want to upgrade to disc brakes in the future so look for disc brake mounts.
Upgrading
If you are thinking about upgrading your forks then it is a good idea to upgrade when you buy your bike rather than a few months later when you have saved up a bit more money.
Why?
If you are getting a new bike the cost to upgrade to a new fork is usually the difference in wholesale price between your current forks and the ones you are upgrading to. If you play your cards right you can usually get them to install them for you free of charge.
If you upgrade your forks a month or 2 down the track you will have to buy the new forks at retail price (usually a couple hundred dollars more) and you will usually need to pay to get them fitted to your bike.
So think hard about whether it is worthwhile delaying the purchase of your new bike until you have saved enough money to be able to upgrade your parts when you purchase your bike. It could save you hundreds of dollars.
Todd Molloy is the owner of http://www.mountain-bike-world.com and author of a unique 7 part mini-course on buying a bike that reveals 7 exclusive insider tips on buying a bike. To get your free copy of the course visit: http://www.mountain-bike-world.com/bike-buying-course
Women Mountain Biking: Looking Beyond The Risks
The old saw about women being the weaker sex has, in recent decade, come up for debate as increasing numbers of women have begun to excel at many of the sports which were once considered the exclusive provinces of men. Women have even begun to compete in extreme sports, including mountain biking.
There is no anatomical reason why women mountain biking cannot manage the strong pedaling required, and enough of them have now taken up the sport that they are no longer a rarity on the mountain biking trails. But mountain biking, like any sport, can cause long-term health consequences in its participants.
There us a question of whether or not women mountain biking are endangering their reproductive systems. Research has indicated that male mountain bikers significantly increase their risk of scrotal damage overtime; there is good reason to think the women might also be at reproductive risk.
The Risks Of Women Mountain Biking
The studies done on men show that they may experience the growth of either benign or malignant scrotal masses as a result of mountain biking, and those results may imply that women mountain biking can develop assorted reproductive illness. One proven effect of women mountain biking is, in a few instances, hymenal rupture.
Even though there many be negative consequences for their reproductive systems, enormous and increasing number of women mountain biking today is a sign that most women think the benefits of mountain biking outweigh its risks. The strength-building, cardiovascular benefits, heightened reflexes, improved coordination, and tremendous self-confidence which women who mountain bike experience are certainly desirable effects.
And the large number of women mountain biking has had another effect; there are now several women's groups organized to educate women about the health and safety issues surrounding women's mountain biking.
One of the organizations in the forefront of promoting healthy women mountain biking is the WOMBATS, or as they are officially named, the Women's Mountain Biking and Tea Society. The members of WOMBATS all have one thing in common--their love for the adventure of mountain biking. The group accepts women regardless of their age, ethnicity, or culture; the only requirement for admission is that an applicant be an avid mountain biker. For more info see http://www.mountainbikingreviews.com on Mountain Biking.
The myth that women are a weak sex is dead, and the reality that women mountain biking is taking the mountain biking world by storm is becoming clearer each day. If you don't believe it, head for the nearest mountain biking trail, watch the women of all ages and physical stature taking the terrain in their biking stride, and then tell yourself they are the weaker sex.
Many brands of mountain biking shorts, shoes, and suits are also available; the brand name is not as important the degree of comfort and protection they provide. Most riders will be able to find adequate mountain biking apparel to meet their budgets; for suggestions they can always turn to one of the many sources eager to help them.
Learning all about mountain biking will take a very long time, but the first lessons should always be on safe riding techniques, and safety equipment.
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Mountain bike front derailleur help?
i'm thinking about buying a 21-speed mongoose xr200 from walmart but i've read the reviews and lots of people have problems with the front derailleur so i'm gonna replace it right off the bat, i dont know anything about bikes tho, this will be my first bike with more than one speed i don't even know what a derailleur is what kind should i get?
My neighbor has one of these bikes and he had a lot of problems with the derailleurs, front and rear. I installed Shimano "Alivo" trigger shifters and rear derailleur and a LX front derailleur. He has had no complaints with this system in three years, the bike it self is different as he has had many issues with the pivot points wearing out or shearing.
Bike Park to hold volunteer work weekend
Press Release On Saturday & Sunday, June 26 and 27 from 9:00 a.m. till dark (about 8:30pm) the all volunteer KV Bike Park will hold a Work Weekend. KV Bike Park is a community-built bike park. Come join in the work; all skills needed: from watering to keep the dust down to shoveling, raking, & fence moving. Construction of the Mountain Bike Skills Course will take some skilled help & equipment ...
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