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The fastest bikes in the world

September 26, 2011 By Lucas Singh

Although land speed records are usually associated with cars, of all types of varieties including EVs and hybrids, there are also land speed records for bicycles, too. In August 2011, wooden bike designer and builder Michael Thompson from Norfolk and triathlete James Tully broke a land speed record with Thompson’s wooden bicycle – the Splinterbike. … [Continue Reading]

Don’t train for cycling

January 16, 2012 By Lucas Singh

If you really want to get for cycling, my advice is not to train. This is true of so many sports, but is perhaps more true of cycling than any other single sport. Let me explain… Any sport or pastime which you do for the exercise’s sake, for fitness in other words, becomes a drudge… [Continue Reading]

Motocross

Motocross

For those of us who are not fully aware of what Motocross?

June 23, 2011 By admin

Motocross is widely said to be the planet's preferred sort of bike racing. Motocross comes from a French term mixing motorcycling and cross-country. Motocross tracks are often made from hills, dust roads, and muddy tracks and turns. The dimensions of the course permits up to forty riders to challenge at the exact same time. In motocross, pro races are measured by time. A pro race generally lasts for half an hour. After this time, once the leader has crossed the line, he's given a signal to show there are 2 laps remaining. On the subsequent lap, he's given the one lap to go signal and the race is finished at the end of that lap. This is known as 30 mins and 2 laps. Other motocross races might be determined only on laps, so the first rider to finish a destined quantity of laps is the winner. The 1st 3 riders to finish the laps are called lectern riders and win first to 3rd positions. The bikes utilized in motocross range all the way from fifty to 550 cc. Bikes compete in individual races according to their engine size. The bikes are much lighter than standard bikes, and metal like aluminium is utilized in the place of heavier metals. Motocross bikes can be purchased in prepared to race condition or acclimatised to the rider's taste. Highly tuned pro bikes are called factory bikes. Motocross racing is among the most fun sports to observe. Riders appear to perform risky turns and jumps. The effort used to govern the bike is tangible and the rider can be seen shifting his … [Read More...]

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Fly BMX Headset

Fly BMX Headset. BMX Headsets. Features: •6061-T6 CNC machined cup with integrated compression ring for higher precision tightening •Strong Heat Treated bearings •Weight: 64 grams/2.2 oz. //

Fly Bikes Agua Fork

New for 2010 is Fly Bikes Agua Fork. These forks are smooth and sleek looking thanks to the integrated dropouts, that actually strengthen the whole design of the fork, as well as looking pretty darn awesome! //

Charge Scissor 2012

Buy now. Pay later on Charge Scissor 2012. Every Charge Scissor 2012 from wiggle is fully safety checked and adjusted by our CyTech accredited mechanics before despatch. The Scissor has been born from the demand for a tough fixed gear bike for the likes of team riders Super Ted and Tom La Marche to thrash… [Continue Reading]

Mankind Royal Mid BMX Seat

Mankind Royal Mid BMX Seat. Saddles – BMX. Royal Midsize Seat Features: •Uses patented advanced Pivotal™ Technology. •Top cover made of vinyl or kevlar material. •Weight: 292g //

BSD Backstreet Cassette Hub Female 14mm LHD

The BSD Backstreet Cassette Hub Female 14mm LHD is a super tough and super smooth but not super heavy, the Jersey Barrier hubguard was the starting point for the design of the Back Street hub. Full push together assembly means everything will fit together easily with no threads to overtighten and get damaged when grinding…. [Continue Reading]

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The cheapest way to motor

January 29, 2012 By Lucas Singh

If driving, for you, is simply a matter of getting from A to B in a reasonable amount of comfort and safety – and doing so as cost effectively as you possibly can, then logic says you should buy the best cheap used Honda you can. There are two basic truths behind this reasoning: The… [Continue Reading]

Kimi not setting any targets

February 2, 2012 By Lucas Singh

Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen made his return behind a Formula One wheel this week as he begun some pre-season training with his new Lotus team. The Finn was quick to insist he was having no problem re-adapting to the stresses and strains that come with being in an F1 car, despite having been away… [Continue Reading]