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 2010 Giro Ionos Black Carbon Road Bike Helmet Small $260.93 Time Remaining: 25d 15h 25m Buy It Now for only: $260.93 |
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Park Tool PZT-1 Big Wheel Pizza Tool
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DescriptionArguably, one of the most important tools in Park Tool's line, this pizza cutter is an excellent addition to any bike enthusiast's kitchen. Large, stainless steel blade Includes stand, so you can leave it on display |
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Road Bike Pint Glasses - Set of Four
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Pedro's Pint Glass - Design may vary
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Racor PBS-2R Two-Bike Floor Bike Stand
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DescriptionWith the rise in popularity of expensive bicycles, storage and safety have become an issue. Bikes stored one on top of the other in a garage or hanging from a ceiling can be dangerous for small children or can fall and damage not only the bike, but an expensive automobile or truck... |
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RAD Cycle Products Ceiling Mount Bike Hoist
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DescriptionThere's no such thing as not enough room for another bike. Store your bikes overhead and out of the way. Smooth pulleys and latches make lifting even heavy bikes super easy. The exclusive rope locking mechanism prevents unwanted release and can suspend one bike - 55 lb... |
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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboutit Mini Bicycle U-Lock (3.25 x 6-Inch)
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DescriptionBig city cyclists need big city protection, as would-be thieves aren't intimidated by just any bicycle lock. Enter the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboutit U-lock, which features an 18mm hardened Max-Performance steel shackle designed to resist bolt cutters and leverage attacks... |
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Pee-wee's Big Adventure (Widescreen)
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ERock Rocks! A Virtual 100 Mile Ride. Indoor Cycling Training / Spinning Fitness and Workout Videos
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DescriptionThis is a workout video! Not a scenic trek. You're not a tourist, but an active participant in a 100 mile adventure through Colorado. Stop watching and start doing. You will be teleported into the virtual world of Colorado cycling where you will be faced with hills, wind, and people who are tougher and faster than you... |
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Hell on Wheels
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DescriptionGo behind the scenes with the riders of Le Tour de France, the most prestigious and physically punishing bicycle competition in the world. See the fear, courage and pain up close, following such illustrious competitors as Lance Armstrong, Erik Zabel, Jan Ullrich, Tyler Hamilton, Alexandre Winokurow, and others, as they navigate magnificent landscapes and push their limits to the breaking point... |
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Polar RS100 Heart Rate Monitor and Stopwatch
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Who Needs A Custom Built Road Bike
Biking is such a popular sport and there are many wide varieties of bikes on the market, in a varied pricing range. But for those serious athletes, the custom-built bike might be the way to go.
Ever heard of Randonneuring? Sounds French, doesn't it? Well, the sport originated in France, but is becoming more and more popular in the United States.
Randonneuring is "long-distance unsupported endurance cycling." You may have heard of it as "Ultra Long Distance Cycling."
The joy of this sport is that it is non-competitive. Riders indulge in friendly camraderie, not trying to drive each other into the ground. And because the rides are "unsupported" - the idea is to be self sufficient.
There are many events held for Randonneur riding, but the names of winners are not posted. Rather, the names of the riders who have finished the course are posted in alphabetical order. It's not about beating anyone, it's about challenging yourself.
These events consist of rides of 200, 300, 400, 600, and 1000 KM for individual riders. Each of these distances is called a "brevet." There are probably events being held in your area, even if you've never heard of them before. Search the web under "randoneuring" or "ultra long distance cycling" and you'll find any local clubs.
Now, it's when road riders want to participate in racers and ultra long distance cycling that they'll want a custom-built road bike rather than one purchased just off the rack.
It's not that bikes purchased just off the rack aren't perfectly serviceable for most riders, but serious athletes - professionals, and those just below the professoinal level - will certainly want a custom-built bike - one that is precisely fitted to their body. (Customized bikes, and custom-built bikes, are two different things. Customized bikes swap out various pieces for better fitting pieces, whereas custom-built bikes are built to certain specifications from the ground up.)
Triathletes are another group of people who need custom-built bikes. In a triathlon, the participants have to swim, cycle and then run for certain distances. It's an incredibly grueling sport and so the cycle has to be the lightest, the most sturdiest, and the best fitted piece of equipment they have.
Many bike companies offer customized road bikes, and while they are expensive, they're not as expensive as they used to be because with new technology always comes lower prices. It's possible to purchase your customized bike from a local dealer, but for a custom-built bike, most likely you'll have to go online.
Companies that offer custom-builds include Guru, Waterford, and Titus. Do a search on the web to find them, and they'll tell you all the information you need to know to get a custom-built bike.
About the Author
Alastair Hamilton contributes editing long articles on cycling for http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com . You can find more information and resources on
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