Florescent Bicycle Clips - So Useful

Not a bicycle picture today, but something that cyclist should never be without. Bicycle clips are so useful, especially for commuting when you don't want to get your trouser bottoms oil up from the chain. They are even more useful now that you can get them in yellow florescent finish making you even more visible to killer cars. I have a pair of these that I brought over from the UK to Bulgaria, I'd feel lost without them. I had used thick rubber bands before, but they don't last long. This metal product lasts a lifetime. The only thing that can go wrong is you losing them!

A Typical Cruiser or Beach Cruiser Bike

Cruiser bicycles are cool, They are also known as beach cruisers with fat tyres and an upright seating posture they only have a single-speed gear, and a simple steel construction with a flowing style. These bikes are noted for their durability and robustness. First introduced in the USA in the 1930s there has since been a revival in the 1990s. A cool dude machine which reminds me of the hippy age although they weren't popular during hippy times.

A Classic Bicycle Diagram

In case you are not familiar with the bicycle components that are standard on bicycle, I have provided a diagram that give you exactly that. It is based on the classic road/racing bike and includes most of the parts and names of parts that you will find on a standard set up. So many bits and pieces on something that has a human engine.

Image source: http://www.learnersdictionary.com/art/ld/bicycle.gif

Hardtails Are The Best MTBs - In My Opinion

Hardtail mountain bikes are the best in my opinion. Not too keen on full suspension bikes, it take the thrill of the terrain out of tough off road rides which is what it is all about. This picture is a classic hardtail and I for one would be proud to own and ride it.

Picture source: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/96/Hardtail-mountain-bike.jpg

What Will They Think Of Next In Cycle Design?

What will they think of next in cycle design and technology?

I for one would feel kinda self-conscious about riding this monster, how about you?

Regardless of the reasons for getting this off the drawing board it does lack a bit of taste fashion-wise.

The idea behind Concept Bicycles called Versabikes is to make reselling your bicycle easier since they can be adjusted to fit multiple riders. The customizable bikes would also add to the comfort of the rider and even grow with the rider. Versabikes are a very unique design by Nathan Durflinger and are hypothetically made to be eco-friendly with pieces from materials like finished plywood, polycarbonate, or machined aluminum. The frame would work with all standard bike hardware and could be manufactured in two different sizes including a small size that could be adjusted as a child grew. A very cool concept that would greatly reduce waste is made a reality!

This was clipped from http://www.besportier.com/archives/concept-bicycles-called-versabikes---a-nathan-durflinger-design.html

An Overloaded Bicycle

I'm not too sure where this is from, probably Asia or the Far East, but it just shows how you can run a business with the entire stock being stored on a bike. Most would consider the use a van or another engine driven vehicle for of transport, but not this trader who cuts his business overheads tot he minimum.

A Wooden Bicycle In The Woods

This is initially an interesting frame concept, but in reality all they could have done was cover up the metal frame with a drilled wood façade. Not really practical and must be a nightmare to clean after a bit of off road riding - Probably needs a sanding rather than a wash. a certain head turner though and would go down well in fashion concious urban environments,

A Bike For Shopping

What a great idea!

A Bike from Amsterdam

Another bike another different part of the world, this time in Europe and Holland. They love they're bikes and they love their flowers combine the two and you have a result.

Look at this wonderfully decorated bike. It’s full of flowers and even a friendly toy dog and turtle. It’s often parked in front of this toy shop window. It’s special and great to look at when walking past it. Even Rembrandt seems to admire this one.

Celebrations Far Too Early

The video says it all - Celebrations far too early! The winner, it the most surprised though.

Kind and Obliging Cyclists

I found this, which just show that cyclists are in gernal nice people and ever helpful to fellow humans.

Bicycle Group to Offer Valet Service on Inauguration The Washington Area Bicyclist Association wants to make it easier for area riders to attend President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration. WASHINGTON -- One group wants to make it easier for people to ride bicycles to the inauguration instead of adding to the anticipated congestion on the roads and rails. The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is working on plans to offer a bicycle valet service Jan. 20. Valet stations would be set up at McPherson Square and near the Jefferson Memorial. The group says volunteers would watch the bicycles while the riders enjoyed the day's events. Riders wouldn't need a lock and would receive a commemorative ticket to reclaim the bike. The plan has won financial support from the national cycling advocacy group America Bikes. Minneapolis company Dero Bike Racks plans to lend its bike racks. D.C. transportation officials say they also support the idea.

Cycling in Japan

Found a very interesting Blog all about a cycling world tour. Some great photos and accounts that aren't too 'heavy'.

Climate Sweeping vistas along Japans east coast... We visited Japan from August 12 to September 20. The weather was very variable: we had sunny and cloudy days and some rain as well. Temperatures varied from 16 to 30 degrees (°C during daytime). It was often very humid.

Turbo Trainer Sweat Catcher Cloth

I used to have a turbo trainer and used it often in preperation for time trials on the Yorkshire roads. It helped me to get my time down very well.
There was of coursew the said prblem of the sweat not only dripping onto your bike frame but also onto the turbo trainer itself causing rust to set in with the saltlyelements in the persperation.

To get over this problem I use da tea towel and it did expactly the same job as this sweat catching cloth.

To all you turbo trainers out there, just don't bother buying this, us the tea towel method and save over ten quid!

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