Choosing Biking Shorts
Filed Under Product Tips | Leave a Comment
So, you want to start riding in comfort by getting a comfortable pair of biking shorts? Good choice. But how do you choose the right pair for you? Choosing biking shorts isn’t hard, but there are a few things you need to know.
First of all, what size do you wear? Biking shorts need to fit very tightly, though not so tight that they restrict your movement. Find a pair that fits snuggly, but does not cause any undo discomfort. Also, be sure to see how the shorts fit when you’re in actual riding position. Sometimes a pair that feels fine standing up will prove awkward when in riding position.
Another thing to consider is the quality of the shorts themselves. Generally, the more separate panels of fabric a pair of shorts has, the more comfortable it will be. The panels allow the shorts to conform well to the shape of your body, which in turn leads to better support and comfort.
Also of importance is the material that the shorts are made out of. The thinner the material, the better the shorts will wick away sweat and keep your dry. Of course, the thinner the material, the less durable it generally is, but many are willing to pay this price for the extra comfort.
So, I hope this help you get some idea of what you need to be looking for in biking shorts. I personally like Pearl Izumi shorts the best, but there are other good brands out there as well. Thanks for stopping by.
Cannondale Synapse 3 Carbon Bike Spotlight
Filed Under Products | Leave a Comment
Looking for a great value in a carbon fiber road bike? Check out the Cannondale Synapse 3 road bike. Check out what you’re getting for the price:
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 bike with ultralight carbon unibody frame offers superb strength, vibration-damping comfort and lateral efficiency. Synapse frame geometry and long wheelbase promote stable handling and enhance steering precision. Fork and chainstays employ Cannondale Synapse Active Vibration Elimination (S.A.V.E.) technology to effectively dampen road vibration. Shimano Ultegra compact-drive crankset with 10-speed cassette efficiently drives power across all gear combinations. Triaxial hourglass seatstays further dampen vibration and help to maintain lateral stiffness. Shimano Ultegra front and rear derailleurs deliver superior shifting performance
Sounds like a winner to me! And while you’re shopping for bike, be sure to check out our selection of road biking shoes, shorts, and other road biking apparel. Thanks for stopping by!
Bike Commuting by Road Bike
Filed Under Bike Commuting | Leave a Comment
So, you’re looking to start bike commuting. A great decision that will save you money on gas, help you get in better shape, and let you feel your best throughout the workday. One thing you may be wondering as you start to commute is what type of bike you should be using. You’d like to use your sleek, fast road bike, but you’re worried about carrying all your stuff, as well as taking that nice bike out on the rough rounds of bike commuting.
Well, it turns road bikes can be a great tool for commuting. In fact, if you’re traveling long distances, they can help get you there much faster. The problem become carrying your stuff, as you’re unlikely to want to attach panniers to your road bike. As it turns out, you have a couple options.
Firstly, try to leave us much stuff at work as you can. If you can leave a toiletries kit, a small towel, your dress shoes, or anything other similar item stashed away somewhere in your office, thats that that much less weight you have to carry with you when you’re riding.
Secondly, try getting a good small backpack or messenger bag to carry your stuff in. The smaller and more well ventilated, the better. Just make sure its big enough to fit your stuff. Now, you might be wondering if a bag like this will make you sweat more. It probably will, but who really cares? If you’re wearing a proper cycling jersey, you should do OK. You’ll definitely be enjoying the speed increase of riding on your fast, snappy road bike rather than on a clunky mountain bike more than you’ll be hating the small weight on your back, thats for sure. Give it a try sometime, you might just find you like it.
Why I Road Bike
Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
So, why do I road bike? It’s something thats not obvious to many people, that’s for sure. People tend to question the sanity of those who dress up in short skin tight clothes to ride a flimsy self propelled vehicle through a maze of very large motorized killing machines, and enduring sometimes intense physical pain and exertion to do so. In fact, as I read that last sentence, that doesn’t sound like by idea of a good time at all.
No, there must be something else, something beyond the obvious. The first answer that springs into my mind is that perhaps I am not actually sane. Some of my friends might be able to vouch for that theory, but I still don’t think thats it. No, I think the reason I like to road bike can be summed up in one word.
Freedom.
A little generic of answer, perhaps? Maybe so, but freedom is what I feel as a move myself under my own power for countless miles. Freedom is what I feel when I descend the curvy mountain road after a challenging climb. Freedom is what I feel when I use my commuter bike to go run errands. Freedom is what I feel when I pull ahead to the front of the pace line.
Yes, bikes, to me, mean freedom. When I’m riding on my bike, I don’t depend on anyone else for anything. I am my own person, moving myself under my own power, and that’s something that even the highest gas prices in the world won’t stop for me. As long as I have my bike, and can keep in good working order, I will ride. Nobody can take that freedom away.
Welcome to Road Biking World!
Filed Under Site News | Leave a Comment
Hello, and welcome to Road Biking World! Here you will find a site devoted to bringing you the latest in news, gear, and more from the world of road biking. Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to visit our great road biking gear store.