AUSTRALIA On a ten day trip to the Mornington Peninsula south of Melbourne I did a number of bike rides hoping to see a kangaroo. I saw nothing that hopped but did find out that every road in Australia has a head-wind – no wonder that Robbie McEwen is so tough. CANADA Whilst scouting...
Almost all bikes that cost more than $2,500 are made of carbon fiber. This material is strong, durable, light, and tunable. More than any other material, carbon allows frame engineers to micro-tune areas of a frame with specific attributes, creating stiff or cushioned rides. Carbon frames ...
- Bike Technology Australia At the Olympic level, track bike frames are usually made of carbon fibre. That's gradually changing, with 3D-printed metal frames appearing. Track frames are typically designed to be as aerodynamic as possible, while still falling within the UCI’s regulations for ...
Let’s be clear, the rules in New Zealand are not the same as the USA, Australia, Europe or the United Kingdom. So whatever a distributor of bikes from elsewhere tells you is probably wrong. Even some of the locally designed ranges spread incorrect information. So, what are the facts?
One can still veer off the tarmac with the support of a beginner mountain bike that does not cost a bomb and yet manages to impress with quality specs and reliable performance. The Trek 820 is a prime example. At $399.99, it is a great-value buy for aspiring off-road riders who are ...
The ferry over the River Stour cost £4.50; a pleasant crossing and the captain helped load my bike and panniers on board. Back in Suffolk I rode towards Manningtree alongside the the River Stour, through some lovely and very peaceful countryside, before turning onto the A137 to Ipswich....
and I think running fast is actually very realistic. Next I will be heading to Penticton for some fun at the Bare Bones Duathlon and then hitting a 10k in Red Deer for my last tune-up race before racing the best in the country. With a little bit of luck, I am hoping that I can ...
Make it cooler:Three kits can be purchased at an additional cost: the Overlanding Kit with all-terrain game trailer, portable e-bike solar charging station, and more; the Adventure Kit with all-terrain cargo trailer, 50-liter cargo cooler, and more; and the Commuter Kit with Bell Nomad Mip...
The arrival of May brings not only warmer cycling weather to much of North America, it also heralds in National Bike Month, when everyone is encouraged to tune up their... Continue Reading Share The Best Two Ways to Experience Acadia National Park Waves crashing against rocky shores, quaint...
Cost me $280 Canadian. They are Over-Engineered! Too much finicky stuff to deal with. The top clips must be fitted with inserts to fit a specific rack size. If you have to shift from one bike to another with different racks sizes, do you have to change inserts? The bottom clip is ...