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Retro Cycling Jerseys

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

These days retro bike jerseys are gaining in recognition among cycling enthusiasts.  Specially with cyclists that also have a taste for looking great and having a little fun with the way they look while they ride their bicycles.  Some believe this popularity for retro cycling jerseys all started when Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France championship while he and his team were wearing a retro cycling jerseys that featured a picture of the old U.S.  Mail logo from over thirty years ago. 

Whether this is the true foundation of their popularity, sales of retro cycling jerseys is enlarging each day, especially as access to buying them online gets easier as more companies set up shop by putting e-commerce on their websites.  The retro bike jerseys come in a wide selection of colours styles and with a myriad of images depicted on them.  Pictures sported on retro bike jerseys nowadays include novelty images like Dr Seuss’ cat in the Hat or the Grinch who Stole christmas, Betty Boop, Bozo the Clown and even sesame street characters like Oscar the Grouch and big Bird. 

A web company which has some beautiful older photographs on their retro cycling jerseys is the retro image apparel company.  Images used for their collection come from the images contained within the ‘Horton collection line’ these include such famous pictures as :

* The1935 World Championship Men’s Jersey, a race of 216km over cobblestone roads in Belgium. 
The image on this shirt is one that was originally made by Henri gray in 1896 for a cycling ad. 
* Men’s Cataluna, the image on this shirt comes from a poster that was made for the 1943 cycling race in spaind called the Vuelta Catalonia. 
* Green Eggs and Ham, a colorful jersey with footage of the characters and happenings from the Dr Seuss story of the same name published for the first time in 1960. 

A second great source for retro bike jerseys and novelty bike jerseys is the site and shop at Amazon.com where you will find a good range to choose from.  Amazon stocks an enormous range of bike jerseys for men women and kids as well as other bike clothing, cycling shoes and other accessories.  Yet one more company that stocks a great range of both novelty cycling jerseys and retro cycling jerseys is ModernBike.com they also stock a huge range of other bike gear, cycling clothing, accessories and shoes. 

So for some fun with your look while riding your cycle, take a look at the great range of novelty and retro cycling jerseys available on the net. 

Article by John Black.

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Purchasing the Right Cycling Gear

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Whether you are just getting interested in the game of cycling or have been an enthusiastic cycle rider for a bit it’s critical that you are supplied with the correct cycling clothing.  Cycling clothing will not only help by keeping you safe and comfortable during your bicycle ride but as well keep you looking trendy and at the head of your game.  When it comes to cycling clothing, there are some pieces especially which are thought to be as the elementals and which any bike rider, noob to classy, should have in their wardrobe.  At first you may be discouraged as you could be worried by the fact that you aren’t in a position to afford the custom cycling jerseys and pro gear that some riders can, but you’ve got to know this isn’t going to have any effect on your performance.  As long as you are choosing the proper pieces, you can find just as top spec cycling clothing apart from a less expensive cost.  Cycling jackets and cycling jerseys are really one of the first things that you need to be purchasing. 

They may keep the sun from burning your arms when riding in the day and keep you warm during cooler weather.  You wish to try to discover a light-weight water-resistant jacket, and when you are out on the market for your jacket you must look for a cycling cap, bike leg warmers or maybe some knee heaters to keep you on the trails even if the weather may not be the nicest. 

Helmet Another piece of cycling clothing that is vital is the helmet.  It is critical that you wear a helmet when cycling, and you take a little time to select the right one.  Remember that you only wish to buy helmets that are approved by the suitable authorities. 

You also wish to try on different helmets until you find one that fits your head nicely.  It shouldn’t be too tight or too loose, and should touch the crown, sides, front and back of your head.  Also be aware of that if at any time your helmet ever suffers any damage, the best idea is to just go out and get a new one instead of making an attempt to fix the one that you have.  Helmets are cheap enough this isn’t going to put you out much and it’ll make sure that you are safe and secure while cycling.  The worst mistake that some folks make is supposing that because cycling is a low impact sport that there is no need to have the right cycling clothing and gear.  This is totally wrong, and you can suffer major harm if you are not wearing your helmet and other defending gear.

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Tips for Buying Cycling Jerseys

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Cycling enthusiasts have come to realize that one of the most useful items of bicycling garments that you can purchase is a bike jersey. Cycling jerseys are essential as their purpose is to stop you from becoming too hot while cycling; while simultaneously helping to safeguard you from ravages of the sun. Wearing cycling jerseys is a ‘must’ no matter how long you’ve been riding.

Sourcing bike jerseys is quite easy to do nowadays, specially if you are someone who likes to shop on the internet. So if you are keen to find places to buy cycling jerseys for yourself there are lots of places to purchase them and a large variety of cifferent colors, styles and patterns too. Some bike accessory makers are better than others so it is a good idea to be cautious; like with most things, you get what you pay for. One that is highly regarded is Pro Cycle Gear; this is a company that creates the very best Italian made pro Euro team bike shorts and cycling jerseys.

If you want to look good and stay protected with your cycling jerseys, then Pro Cycle Gear offer a really great range of bike jerseys, the selection is quite large which gives you many options to select from. Their range is constantly changing and being renewed and they stock a huge number of well known brands including Nalini, Santini, and Giordana. This means that the entire range that they sell is produced using the best quality fabrics that utilizes the latest technology in its design.

Bikemania is a company that is gaining increasing recognition as one of the best bike clothing sellers on the internet. They are becoming well known as a company that provides the biggest range of cycling jerseys to choose from. Their products are top quality and it has become well known that their prices are very competitive. More and more cyclists are turning to online purchasing and Bikemania in particular. Their range includes a range of increasingly popular retro jerseys as well as bicycling jerseys for men, women and children in a range of creative designs with every imaginable style.

Most companies these days have a great selection of different types of bike clothing, apparel and accessories in their inventory. These can include items such as cycling sunglasses, bike leg warmers, watches, cycling backpacks and base layers, the list is endless.

The most important consideration to think of when it comes to cycling is ensuring your well being and safety. Most cyclists would agree that finding clothing and gear that also looks good is important too. Cycling jerseys are avalable in a large range that fit these criteria well. So take the time to look carefully and you are sure to find the gear most suitable for you and your budget.

Please remember that if you choose to buy your bike jerseys through a website online, that it is a good idea to be cautious about who you shop with and make sure that their site is secure before handing over your credit card and any other private details.

Article by Johnathon Black

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Science Applied to Make Cycling More Comfortable and It’s Worked – SelleSMP SMP4Bike Saddles

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Le Tour de France 2009 Podio general 1

Retro cycling jerseys are becoming more and more popular amongst bike riders these days, specially with cyclists that also have a passion for looking great and having a little fun with the way they look while they ride their bicycles. Some believe this popularity for retro cycling jerseys all started when Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France championship while he and his team were wearing a retro cycling jerseys that featured an image of the old U.S. Mail logo from over 30 years ago.

The science behind a comfortable bike saddle.

A rigorous study of the benefits of the SMP4Bike saddle for long distance cyclists resulted in an article, authored by Breda, G. Piazza, N. Bernardi, V. Lunardon, E. Caruso, A. being published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine 2005, Vol 2; Number 5 pages 605 – 611

Development of a New Geometric Bicycle Saddle for the Maintenance of Genital-Perineal Vascular Perfusion The Authors – from the Department of Urology San Bassiano Hospital, Bassano del Grappa Department of Urology SS. Giovanni e Paolo Hospital, Venice; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, San Bassiano Hospital, Bassano del Grappa – set out to identify a bicycle saddle model suitable for cyclists that cover long distances that is capable of limiting compression of the structures of the pelvic floor and, thus, protecting the blood perfusion of the penis and preventing possible consequences in erection.

An online company that has some lovely older images on their retro cycling jerseys is the retro image apparel company. Images used for their collection come from the images contained within the ‘Horton collection line’ these include such famous images as:

These authors have proved that to protect penis blood perfusion the important factor is not so much the extent of the saddle padding as its width. A wide saddle furnishes enough support to the pelvic bones and limits the compression of the perineal tissues. The absence of the saddle beak prevents clipping the perineal blood vessels around the pubic arch.

A saddle with these characteristics, however, is not suitable to professional bikers. The aim of our work has been to identify a product that had the characteristics to preserve penis blood perfusion and at the same time had a geometrical design compatible with the biker’s requirements.

In the study, the SMP saddle is shown to be by far the most efficient in protecting the blood perfusion of the penis compared to one of the saddles most frequently used (at that time) by professional cyclists.

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Purchasing the Right Cycling Gear

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Whether or not you are just getting inquisitive about the game of cycling or have been an enthusiastic cycle rider for a while it is vital that you are supplied with the right cycling clothing.  Cycling clothing won’t only help by keeping you safe and comfortable during your bicycle ride but as well keep you looking trendy and at the head of your game.  When it comes to cycling clothing, there are some pieces especially which are thought to be as the elementals and which any bike rider, noob to complicated, should have in their wardrobe.  Initially you may be discouraged as you could be worried by the fact that you are not in a position to afford the custom cycling jerseys and pro gear that some riders can, but you’ve got to know this isn’t going to have any effect on your performance.  So long as you are selecting the correct pieces, you’ll be able to find just as high spec cycling clothing excepting a more cost-effective cost.  Cycling jackets and cycling jerseys are really one of the first things you need to be buying. 

They may keep the sun from burning your arms when riding in the day and keep you warm during cooler weather.  You want to try to find a light-weight water-resistant jacket, and when you’re out on the marketplace for your jacket you must look for a cycling cap, bike leg warmers or maybe some knee heaters to keep you on the trails even if the weather would possibly not be the nicest. 

Helmet Another piece of cycling clothing that is vital is the helmet.  It is urgent that you wear a helmet when cycling, and you take some time to select the right one.  Remember that you only want to buy helmets that are approved by the acceptable authorities. 

You also wish to try on different helmets until you find one that fits your head nicely.  It shouldn’t be too tight or too loose, and should touch the crown, sides, front and back of your head.  Also be aware of that if at any point your helmet ever suffers any damage, the best idea is to just go out and get a new one instead of making an attempt to fix the one that you have.  Helmets are inexpensive enough this isn’t going to put you out much and it’ll make certain that you are safe and secure while cycling.  The worst mistake that some people make is assuming that because cycling is a low impact sport that there’s no have to have the right cycling clothing and gear.  This is totally wrong, and you can suffer major harm if you aren’t wearing your helmet and other shielding gear.

Article by John Black

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Genesis Unveil New 2010 Bike Lineup

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Less than a month before release, Genesis has finally released details and images for their 2010 lineup. Despite the bikes being the 2010 range for Genesis, they are actually released this coming September so you don’t have to wait as long as initially thought.

Genesis have decided to return to the road bike market this year with their 2010 lineup. The first bikes up on the list are the Aether 10 and Aether 20 racing bikes.

The well designed Aether is mainly suitted for cycle training or daily commuting. Both models feature an ALX-9 aluminium frame. However, this comes at a price. The cheapest of the two models, the Aether 10, costs £599.99 and features quality parts from Shimano and Sora. To go for the next up model, the Aether 20, it will cost another £200 on top of the Aether 10. Part of the £799.99 price tag goes towards paying for the mix of Shimano Tiagra and Sora parts that the bike is made of.

Vapour is the next bike in their 2010 lineup. This model features an ALX-9 6069 aluminium frame and will cost £849.99. To go alongside your lightweight frame, you also get a mix of Shimano Tiagra and Sora parts, plus a new front hanger mount, designed by Genesis to supply better braking.

The Flyer is the third bike on the 2010 lineup. This one is a singlespeed bike and features a number of stylish bonuses. This particular model features a white chain, chrome cable clips, all attached to a Reynolds 520 steel framework. This good looking bike is alot less than it looks, at only £599.99. One odd thing about this bike is that is comes with nothing to attach your bike accessories, I guess Genesis must have assumed that if you own one of these, you don’t sweat through your cycle clothing.

The road bikes announced were just a side to your main course, the huge array of mountain bikes announced. The first one is the Core which comes in two varieties. The Core is available as the Core 40 for £999.99 or the Core 50 for £1,199.99.

The next one up is the Alpitude costing £1,699.99, not to be mistaken with the Altitude, features a Reynolds 853 steel frame, perfect for long trails.

For a cheaper mountain bike, you should be looking towards the iO. There are two different version, the eight speed one which costs £1,099.99, or the cheaper, singlespeed version for £599.99. Both of these models come with a standard Reynolds 520 steel framework.

The final bike in the lineup is the Altitude, and it comes in 5 different models. The two cheapest models, the Altitude 00 (£799.99) and the Altitude 10 (£999.99) both come with a Reynolds 520 steel frame. As the altitude number goes higher, so does the price, the next up is the Altitude 20. This model features a high quality Reynolds 853 steel frame and will set you back a whopping £1,449.99. If we overlook the 4th model and jump straight to the impressive Altitude Ti, also the most expensive model. The Ti comes with a titanium frame and a price tag to match, £2,799.99.

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Vintage bicycle posters add spirit to your sport and decorate your house.

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

You may enjoy shopping for vintage bicycle posters whether you are fascinated with old bicycles or you simply like art posters generally. Vintage bike posters have something to supply everyone. There are lots of of these posters available for patrons on the web.

Vintage cycle posters are fascinating. Also they are a great deal in art. For example, you can get an art poster of a Henri De Toulouse Lautrec lithograph for only $130. This is a vintage cycle poster called La Chaine Simpson. It features a group of cyclists wearing bold blues and yellows.

There are also many vintage cycle posters that announce their year of make. One is the 1943 Vuelta Ciclista a Cataluna. This poster shows the front half cycle which has hand brakes, with two goggles hanging over the handlebars. A cap is also positioned on the front of the bike. Look for vintage bicycle posters for sale online.

Some of the vintage bike posters are graceful in their design. One shows 2 men riding, one larger in the foreground and one smaller in the background. They are racing around a curved white track. This is the Velodromo Comunale Vigorelli 1935.

Other vintage cycle posters are far more fragile in their depictions of people and bicycles. The Cycles Sirius, by Henri grey, shows a woman on a bike with her hair and some streamers flowing over and partially covering her nude body. A star is shining in her hand, and the cycle is pointed up towards the heavens.

There are many similar vintage bicycle posters. One is Cycles Brillant, Exposition Universelle de 1900. This poster shows a bike at the pinnacle of the poster, with a brilliant light shining behind and through it. Two blond angels are swooning over it in the right foreground.  Aumon is an engaging poster. It is one of the most unusual vintage bicycle posters. It depicts a thin man in a suit and spats riding a bicycle. There are wings on his wheels and his hat is flying off of his head. A little white dog is running next to the back wheel. The man has an amused smile on his face.

Some vintage cycle posters were put out for a particular event. The 1954 Cycling Peace Race, Warsaw, Prague, Berlin, was such a poster. It shows 2 athletic-looking cyclists racing towards the front. A crowd and high flying flags appear little in the background.

Some vintage bike posters were meant for easy ad. The Simplex bike poster of 1915, from Amsterdam Holland, simply gave information about the specifications of the bicycle. It shows an ordinary man from behind as he rides away down the road.  Discount vintage bicycle posters can be searched on e-bay and other online retailers.

If you don’t know foreign languages, you may want to get someone who does to translate the foreign words for you before you purchase vintage cycle posters. You may want to know what you are hanging on the wall. Besides, it is an engaging conversation-starter if you can tell people what the poster says. Vintage bicycle posters are not only engaging, they are also gorgeous and a cheap form of art.

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Buying a bike rack

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Having a bike rack is a seriously important thing to own if you’re going to get serious about biking. You can spend as much money on your bike as you like, if you can’t go out do different places around the country then you’re seriously hampering your experience.

Researching what you need is key. How many bikes are you planning to carry? There is nothing worse than having a bike rack large enough for one bike and then you decide to take a friend with you. Not cool.

Secondly you’ll need to know what kind of bike rack best fits your style of car. Is it a hatchback? A saloon? A sports car? To get a decent product doing your research is key, these things all need taking into consideration. Bike racks can be a complete nightmare if you don’t do you research, as the person at the link found out…

Buying cheap is a false economy. If it’s £40 cheaper than the competition, is it worth buying if it doesn’t do it’s job? No it aint. It’s for this reason that the strap-on (so to speak) is more than likely out of the question. If you’ve got a tow bar, then definitely opt for a bike rack which fits the tow bar, they fit to your car better and you don’t risk scratching your paintwork. As well as this they’re also much easier to remove without fearing you’ll rip your car to shreds every time.

So, the top tips are, find out how many bikes you need to carry, figure out which rack fits best to your style of vehicle, and where possible purchase a tow bar bike rack. Of course if you’re a total bad ass you could opt for one of these. Let us know how that goes…

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Cycling Mountain Bike: How to Choose the Best Bike For You

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

New and improved models of the cycling mountain bike are continuously being offered by bike manufacturers, who are vying to outdo one another to be the ones offering improved features and better cycling bikes. Even a more experienced mountain biker, with all the various models and makes available, will find it difficult to choose the best bike for them. The good news is that there are numerous mountain bikers that are swarming the World Wide Web and. In addition, there are numerous magazines devoted only to dealing and talking about the cycling mountain bike.

Spoiled For Choice

Whether you read a magazine or go online to find information about the cycling mountain bike, you will be spoiled for choice and much of the information being made available to interested people comes straight from the hearts and minds and of course mouths of seasoned mountain bikers. You can discover how the various bike models respond in outdoor conditions from user feeback, as well as differences and prices.

If you also read a cycling mountain bike review, you will find out much useful information including description of the bikes, their parts, as well as detailed analyses of the different bike features. This will give you the knowledge to find the best cycling bike for you. What’s more, the newer models have been test ridden by expert mountain bikers and the results of the tests can prove to be very informative and helpful to everyone that is interested in the cycling mountain bike.

The best part about reading a cycling mountain bike review is that they will compare different models and provide useful ratings to help you understand the differences and good and bad points of each bike being compared. This information can prove to be especially helpful to anyone planning on buying a cycling mountain bike.

Visiting forums that discuss cycling, specifically equipment such as mountain bikes, is recommended because you can read reviews and opinions from those who are knoweldgeable about cycling. As a result, not only can you continue to develop an interest in cycling mountain bikes, but also find other likeminded individuals who share your interest in cycling.

The indoor cycling bike is available in numerous colors as well as styles which mean that you will have your hands full trying to decide which particular make and model will suit you the best. Reading a review can prove to be a step in the right direction as you will find out from the experts what to look for and where to buy the right kind of such cycling bike.

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Dirt Jump Mountain Bike Suspension

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Big airs, giant jumps and gigantic tricks require MTB Fforks which can take some punishment forks not designed for this purpose are liable to be damaged or worse break ; causing serious injury to a rider.  

A dirt jump ( DJ ) bike will sometimes be a hardtail and front suspension, though some riders do still prefer firm forks.  Dirt jump forks will have little travel of 80-100mm and are typically coil sprung as well as being much heavier because of the increased strength than those designed for other mountain bike disciplines.  

If you know anything about dirt jumping you’ll know the name Marzocchi probably the best known and most generally used make of forks on dirt jump bikes with their infamous dirt jumper range. 

The dirt jumper range starts with the entry level DJ3 fork.  It’s a quick-release fork, but the straightforward forged lowers are very well proved re slam proofing.  The coil-sprung internals get a simple but effective bottom out damper for slam control.  They may also be stiffened up for emergency-only movement ( if that is’s what you are after ) by charging the auxiliary air spring. 
The range then moves up to the Dirt Jumper one & 2 models, which, in the recently asserted 2010 models will utilise the updated Open Bath RV damper, which features outwardly adjustable rebound damping.  The Dirt Jumper one & two models feature a coil spring and a low pressure pre-load system.  

Weighing in at only 2240g for an open bath, coil sprung fork the DJ1 weighs a great 355g less than the 2009 DJ1 while increasing strength by thirty percent.  

If you can’t spring the £190 £500 ( $200 – $1000 ) that the dirt jumper range can cost may want to instead consider a rigid fork.  The advantages are not only cost, stiff forks such as the Charge Nozzle will not only cost you less but will also weight a ton less than suspension forks meaning you are able to save extra weight that may help you with getting some of those technical tricks nailed.

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