Practical content - Sport - Cycling
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How to use a bottom bracket tool
Bottom bracket tools are an essential piece of equipment for anyone willing to change the bottom bracket due to damage, renewal or simply to change the crank arms on the bike. Since there are now a…
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A review of the Burley Bee child trailer
In 1978, Alan Scholz started a business called Burley Bike Bags. Mr Scholz built a strong, durable, safe trailer to transport his young daughter and the Burley bags to the market where he sold his…
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Where to find freeride mountain biking
This article looks at places within the UK and Europe which are renowned as popular destinations for Freeride mountain bikers. All destinations listed below are parks run by companies specifically…
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Mountain biking in Coed Y Brenin
In this article, you will find a guide to the bike park Coed Y Brenin situated in Snowdonia North Wales. The article will give you an overview of the facilities available and the meaning behind the…
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Buying and fitting specialised bike parts
Specialised off-road bikes are a respected brand and have riders who compete at the top level of all disciplines of mountain biking. Specialised's top end bikes, unlike cheap models are made from the…
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All about: Oakley cycling gear
All sportspersons know that the equipment they use and the clothes they wear can have an impact on their performance. Oakley provides a range of cycle gear and wear for those in the UK. This article…
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Buying a Thule bicycle rack
The Thule rack is a direct competitor to the Rhino rack. However, the Thule bike rack is one of the best-selling cycle racks on the market. Thule allows for roof racks as well as read end bar racks.…
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Orange Mountain Bikes: The facts
This article gives an overview on the history of Orange Mountain Bikes, the different disciplines they make bikes for and the awards the team riders have achieved while riding for the company. It…
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A review of Finish Line bicycle lubricant
A review on Finish Lines lubricants including Wet, Dry and Ceramic. All of these have each been used by many people for at least a year, and the account below accounts for the way in which it held up…
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How to buy bike equipment
If you enjoy cycling in your spare time, then you will want cycle gear such as cycling tops and gym bikes. However, any kind of cycling equipment like this can be expensive if you don’t know where to…
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A buying guide to cycling helmets
Crash helmets are an essential piece of safety bike wear for any cyclist whether you do it regularly or rarely. 75% of cyclists who are killed die of head injuries, so this statistic alone tells you…
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All about: cycling in France
Throughout France, there are various cycling hotspots which see both amateurs and professional bikes trip their way through the famous streets and hitting the Tour de France. French cycling is…