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 Shimano Pro PLT Carbon Composite Stem 110mm Road/MTB +10/-10°  US $90.00
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 Trek 9.8 Carbon Mountain Bike US $1,000.00
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 EXUSTAR E-SM322 Mountain Bike Shoe Carbon 42 8.5 US NEW US $59.97
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 Topeak Carbon Cycling Road Mountain Bike Water Bottle Cages US $10.53
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 Pro XCR Carbon Flat MTB Handlebar bar 31.8mm 580mm 5 degree UD US $86.96
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Choosing the Right Bike (For Women)
I say for Women, because I truly believe that most road bikes out there are made for men. Lets face it, go cycling on the weekend and a good 70% of riders will be male. Its not a surprise that most road bikes are made for men. But, women riders are different:
We have different bodies - lets face it, we have breasts that get in the way, we PMS - and riding when you have your period and are feeling heavy is not easy. We have smaller hands and our body's are structured differently.
So, I decided to test ride several bikes. My first stop was the Giant. For some reason my friend Mai raves about the Giants, saying it fits her body. I personally tried the Aeryn1, it was nice looking Tri-specific bike, not super light, bu with Shmiano 105 parts (MSRP: $1,725) Giant AERYN1 Bike. The gear change was smooth, but to be honest, it didn't really fit my body...additionally the frame was aluminum, and I really wanted carbon fiber.
Next, I tried the Trek Madone 5.2. The price is on the higher end of my budget, but thought I would try it and see if I can tell real difference (MSRP: $ 4,070). Trek Madone 5.2. Shimano Ultegra components, carbon frame and a perfect ride. The gear shift wasn't as smooth as the Giant, but I could see feel a much faster, smoother ride compared to the Giant (& potentially very dangerous in my case).
Then I tried the Specialized Ruby Expert. Also a really nice looking bike, carbon frame & Shimano Ultegra compoenents like the Trek Madone, though it actually felt lighter than the Trek, which was a bonus Specialized Ruby Expert (MSRP: $2,900). The Ruby is exactly the same as the Roubaix but is fitted for woman, which I liked.
Finally, I tried the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Bike Feminine 3. Much like the specialized, the Synapse builds bikes to fit women, which is nice. Additionally, Bicycling magazine choose the Feminine Synapse as the Best Women's Road Bike from all of the 2008 Women's offerings in the industry, so I was super excited to try it Cannondale Synapse Carbon (MSRP: $3,099). It was also in my price range. The ride? a little disappointing. The Synapse Feminine has a Triaxially bent seat to provide sophisticated vibration damping for less rider fatigue and greater comfort, but I felt as much vibration in this as the Giant.
Next, the winner? Well for me and for my budget,the clear winner was the Specialized Ruby Expert. It was within my budget,had all the features I wanted and a smooth ride. The Trek Madone would be my second choice, but the price made it a factor against it.
Rebecca Bahr.
Trek Mountain Bikes - Riding a Tour
If you are in the market for a new bike - or even for your first bike, you definitely need to check out Trek Mountain Bikes. Trek Mountain Bikes have been around since the beginning of mountain bike time, and they aren't going anywhere soon - except maybe to the next challenging trail!
First you should note that trek designs and manufactures mountain bikes, as well as street bikes, but the company does much more than that. As for bikes, they produce such high quality rides that even Lance Armstrong rides a Trek! What better endorsement could the company have than that?
Trek has a line of accessories that are highly suited to mountain bikers of all ages and skill levels. Clothing and shoes, under the Trek brand are available through the website. You can also purchase helmets and other safety equipment, lights, locks, saddles, racks, packs, trainers, bike maintenance gear, trailers, team wear, Trek souvenirs, and even computers for your bike! Trek even has their own specially designed water bottles, and they sell nutrition bars and packs as well!
Now that you know that Trek is all about bikes and mountain bikes - and fulfilling the needs and whims of bikers and mountain bikers, visit the site, and start building your Trek mountain bike. That's right! You can build your very own virtual Trek Bike. You can start with just the frame, or select a complete bike. You can choose the color scheme, and many other features as well - when you have virtually designed the bike of your dreams, you can order it if you want to! If you can't afford it just yet, however, you can save it, and go back and look at it over and over again.
Once you've purchased your Trek mountain bike, you may be interested in a Trek mountain bike tour. Trek also caters to mountain bikers with Trek Travel. Trek Travel puts together mountain biking tours. You can plan your Trek Travel vacation based on where you want to go, the type of trip you want to take, the skill level that you are at, the dates you want to travel, or by selecting a pre-planned event. These are often guided tours, and the guides are well trained not only to make sure that you have the best biking adventure possible, but also that you remain safe during your tour.
If you aren't quite ready to buy the Trek mountain bike, you can still go on one of the many Trek mountain bike tours - and the bike will be provided for you! You get to choose between the OCLV Carbon Fiber Trek 5.2 Madone road bike and the full-suspension Trek Fuel EX9 mountain bike - and the bike is included in the price of your tour. If you've already purchased a Trek bike - or any other brand of bike - and you prefer to bring your own bike on your tour, bring it along! Trek simply requires that you pack it in a bike carrying case. You will, however, be expected to reimburse Trek for any spare parts you may use during the trip, and you will be responsible for the care and maintenance, as well as the assembly and disassembly, of your own bike.
If you aren't in the best of shape, don't let this keep you from the fun and adventure of a Trek mountain bikes tour! There are easy tours available, where you will average thirty miles per day, or less. The terrain will be flat, and you can ride at your own pace, and riding is optional each day. If you prefer something a bit more adventurous, there are moderate trips available as well.
With a moderate trip, you will ride 30 - 45 miles per day. There will be occasional challenges and climbs, and again, riding is optional. Avid tours cover 45 to 70 or more miles per day and are extremely challenging. Choose the package that is right for your abilities, as well as a tour that fits in with the other things you want to do on your Trek mountain bikes vacation!
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What is the difference between a road bike and a Tri Bike?
I have competed in a few Triathlons (sprint) and really want to step it up this summer. I used a mountain bike to compete and I get blown by. I noticed that there are road bikes and Triathlon bikes, what is the difference and what should I look for when purchasing a bike? (Carbon, aluminum frame, gears (how many?)) I have no idea, I just want to get a good starter bike for Triathlons.
If you are looking for a starter bike for triathlons, a road bike, which you can equip with clip on aero bars will probably be the best choice. To train, you will have to spend some time in the saddle out on the road, and a road bike is much safer for general road riding. The aggressive aero position of a tri bike puts the rider much farther forward over the front wheel hampering maneuverability, and brakes and gear levers are located in different areas, which is inconvenient for general riding. As for frame materials, aluminum will be the norm for entry level bikes, you will need a larger budget to think about carbon fiber. Gearing will be pretty easy, most road bikes are equipped with double chainrings in front, 10 cogs in back giving 20 possible gear combinations, of which about 16 are really useful. If you need a bigger range of gears for hills, you can opt for a compact crank, or even a triple if you really feel a need for a wide range of gears. My choice for an beginner would be a compact crank, much better shifting performance than a triple.
Ducati Pikes Peak event summary
Pikes Peak, CO (28 June 2010) -- Ducati North America is excited to announce its first and third place finishes in the 88th annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, held yesterday in the mountains above Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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