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BICYCLE sa BICYCLE ACCESSORIES sa BICYCLE BRAKE SYSTEM sa BICYCLE BUYING & SELLING sa BICYCLE CARRIER sa BICYCLE CLOTHING sa BICYCLE DRIVETRAIN sa BICYCLE FORK sa BICYCLE FRAME sa BICYCLE HANDLEBAR sa BICYCLE HELMET sa BICYCLE LIGHTING sa BICYCLE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR sa BICYCLE RACING sa BICYCLE RESTORATION sa BICYCLE RIDING sa BICYCLE SADDLE sa BICYCLE SADDLEBAG sa BICYCLE SECURITY SYSTEM sa BICYCLE STORAGE sa BICYCLE SUSPENSION sa BICYCLE TIRE & WHEEL sa BICYCLE TRAILER sa BICYCLE TRAINING & FITNESS sa MOTORCYCLE sa PEDAL-POWERED MACHINE sa STATIONARY BICYCLE sa TANDEM BICYCLE sa UNICYCLE xx RIDING TOY xx TOY "Trail" and "wheel flop" bicycle technical terms are explained. SPECIAL SECTION. 1990 bicycle buyer's guide. Includes five mistakes to avoid when purchasing a new bicycle. The ultimate time trial bicycle. Aerodynamic studies of riding position, frame, wheels and components are reported. Figures and formulas. A guide to common cycling calculations. Cycling collectibles. Overview of the bicycle collecting hobby and tips on getting started. Time-tested rules for getting a proper fitting bicycle. Techniques for fostering a better bicycle club. Guidelines for a correct mountain bike fit. Tour de France winner gives advice on proper bike fit. Answers to the 10 most common technical questions about bicycles. (1) Breaking spokes. (2) Rear axle breakage. (3) Large cycling shoes. (4) Wobblying bike. (5) Creaking bike. (6) Index shifting upgrade. (7) Lower, customized gearing. (8) New bike tips. (9) Correct frame size. (10) Crankarm length. 68 all-time top bicycling tips covering accessories, clothing, repair and maintenance, training, weather, food, travel, safety, etc. Spec'ing your bike. Tools and procedures for determining the frame geometry and component specifications of a bicycle. What the numbers mean to performance. Thirty-three of the best bicycling tips. Dial your bike. This rating key will help you decide if a particular upgrade to your road bike or mountain bike makes sense (based on cost and weight savings). Four main aspects of a proper fitting road or mountain bike. The comfort zone. Small adjustments or upgrades of stem, levers and seat will greatly improve the fit of a woman's bicycle. Eleven steps to a perfect mountain bike fit. Sizing a bicycle to fit a woman. An overview of the important dimensions. Getting the right fit in a bicycle. Some tips for both road- and off-road bikes. Use your bike all year by converting it to an ice bike. Wing emblems to decorate a bicycle. A look at the three types of bicycles most common today: single-speed. English racers and derailleur-equipped bikes. A guide to the correct names of the parts of a bike. How to shop for a 10-speed. Tips on what to look for. Tips on how to buy a used bicycle. New federal requirements on bicycle reflectors reviewed. Other suggestions included. Get to know your gears. A description of the gear combinations on a 10-speed bike and tips on how to use them effectively. Keep a bicycle log. Suggestions include a trip log, seasonal log, a group log and a maintenance log. Know your bicycle terms. Definitions of bicycle frame parts, bike componants and riding terms. How to choose the right bike for where you'll ride and the frequency you'll use it. Tips on buying a used bicycle. Understanding gear ratios. Tips for buying a bike. Buying a freestyle bicycle. What features to look for. Shopping for a mountain bike. How to choose a rugged ATB that fits you. BASIC program calculates the gear ratios available from various combinations of front & rear bicycle derailleurs with varying numbers of teeth. A look at bicycling as a good way to exercise. Tips on exercising and guidelines on selecting the correct size of bike. Tip: Convert a girl's bike to a boy's by brazing on a section of tubing. Convert your 10-speed bike for more comfortable cruising by adding features from all-terrain bikes. Bucking Bronco two-wheeled bike for thrill rides. Convert an ordinary bicycle into a folding bicycle. Held together by thumb screws. How to choose a bicycle for easy riding. How to "civilize" your lightweight (10-speed) bicycle. Add a comfortable seat, new pedals, add fenders, raise handlebars and add carrying rack. Est. cost: $25. How to find best buys in used bikes. Build a bike from junk. How to build a working bicycle from one or more junked bicycles. Build your own three-wheel recumbent (reclining-seat) bicycle. Est. cost: $65. Excerpt from the book, "Pedal Power", published by Rodale Press, looks at the features of an adult tricycle prototype called the Oxtrike. Bicycle blurs. How to make blurred photographs of bicycles in motion. Photographing the sport of mountain biking. Hi-cycle, a two-wheel bicycle with rider over 5 ft. in the air. Fit out a bicycle with skis for extra thrills in hill coasting. Adding shock absorbers to the front wheel of a bicycle. Est. cost: $2. Replacement chain guard from mixing-bowl lid is rustproof. Ground-hugger, a low-slung, two-wheel bike constructed from parts of an old bike. A 26" wheel is used in the rear, a 16" wheel is used in front. Pedals are in front of the bucket seat. How to build and lace a bicycle wheel. Eugene A. Sloane picks 19 bicycles that are best buys for riders age 3 and up. What to look for when you buy a bike. A checklist of how to tell a well-made machine. How to gear down for easier pedaling. A look at the typical bicycle transmission system and the role of the 10 or 15 gear ratios available on some bicycles. Part 1. How to gear down for easier pedaling. A look at the typical bicycle transmission system and the role of the 10 or 15 gear ratios available on some bicycles. Part 2. Removing freewheels. Bicycle expert helps you select the best bicycle and accessories for commuting, shopping, touring and camping. How to gear down for easier pedaling. A look at the typical bicycle transmission system and the role of the 10 or 15 gear ratios available on some bicycles. Part 3. Making a freewheel bigger. How to gear down for easier pedaling. A look at the typical bicycle transmission system and the role of the 10 or 15 gear ratios available on some bicycles. Part 4. Changing to a larger chainwheel. Build an adult-sized tricycle from a conversion kit and two regular bicycles. A review of the steps in the conversion. Est. cost: $65 plus bicycles. Recycling the classics. Tips on locating and refurbishing a 1940-1950's balloon-tire bicycle. A review of the frames, gears and brakes on the newer and more expensive 10-speed bikes. How to get the best buy in a 10-speed bike. What features to look for. A traveling science laboratory. Using a bicycle to demonstrate the physics of gears, wheels, wind, friction, flywheels, etc. How to match your riding needs with today's bike choices. A look at racing, all-terrain and sport-touring bikes. Frame, handlebar, gear, brake, tire and wheel options are explained. | |||||||||
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