Biking/Cycling - Sample Resources
New to Biking? Click on Over!
This is a personal website of a biker that isn’t an expert, but provides practical information on how to choose a bike and more. Sections include parts of the bicycle, frames and forks, gearing, tires and rims, bicycle race training, and more. A links section will take you to other biking information on the Web. When choosing a bike, the author explains that it’s important to determine the proper use of your bike. He says to ask yourself questions such as how much money are you comfortable spending on a bike, who do you plan to ride with, and what kind of biking do you plan to do with the new bicycle? A useful site for those new to the world of cycling.
A Bike-Buying Guide: Mountain Bikes and More
Even if you’re not an avid mountain biker, you’ll want to hear this article about how to buy a bike. Actually, the whole site has useful information for parents and adults who are buying bikes. It includes a chart that explains the differences between buying a bicycle at a bike shop and buying a bicycle at a toy store. Sections on buying a kids’ bike, pumps and tire inflation, finding a bike store near your, riding comfort, bike safety and security, child transportation, car racks and more are offered. A section on news about the bike business is also included.
Bikers Unite on the Web: Connecting with Other Cyclers
Connecting with other bicycle riders on the Internet is easy with this website. It includes a listing of newsgroups on bicycling, including topics such as buying a bicycle, mountain biking, off-road biking, repairing bikes and more. There is also a useful section on frequently asked questions with regards to biking for kids and adults. An archive section has a directory of cycling-related gifts. Then there are a ton of cycling-related websites, including those of bike clubs, bike rides, bike tour companies and more. Site is for mountain bikers but anyone who enjoys biking will enjoy.
Bike Spoke Length Formula and Wheel Building Information
This site has information on calculating spoke length based on hub and rim measurements. The site features related links, and includes information on how to build a bike wheel. Geared towards experienced rides, there are formulas on how to calculate spoke length and other pro biking information such as how to find out which lacing pattern is best for you, and other mathematical formulas to help avid bikers get the best ride for speed and comfort. If you’re a pro biker, or really interested in the mathematics and physics of biking, this is a great site to visit.
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