Bicycle

Bicycle Design
As I say in my bio, I like bikes... a lot. From a design perspective, I am very interested in the many types of bicycles that meet a variety of different user needs ranging from racing to riding for transportation. I truly believe that the bicycle is mans greatest invention and I love to see innovative ideas that continue its evolution. In a nutshell, that is what this lens is all about. Read on, rate this lens, and let me know if you have any suggestions.

What Tools Do I Need To Build A Bicycle Wheel?
Bicycle Wheel Building Tools
To build and repair bicycle wheels requires very few tools but choosing the right tools is very important. Using the wrong tools will make the job very difficult and may even damage some of the wheel's components. In this article I'm going to talk about the tools that I use in my professional wheel-building workshop and the tools that I don't use and why.

Best Bike Trailers 2012
Top Bike Trailers
Take your loved ones for a bike ride. Make long and short bike trips fun and accessible for the entire family with the Best Bike Trailers 2012. With these extremely versatile Bike Trailers, you have the control of the actual ride, including speed, balancing, braking, and steering, while your child tags along, your carriages are carried, or your pets come along. These trailers attach easily and quickly to almost any bicycle, and easily fold up for storage when not in use. These are great for...

Sweet Bicycle Bags
Bicycle Bags Strap Right to the frame
Bicycle bags are an essential part of any long distance cyclist and their kit. From sleek and streamlined to cavernous and sturdy the number of bags that can fit your bike frame are wide and varied. We'll try and touch on a few of the most popular types of bicycle bags here today.

Penny Farthing Bicycle
What is a Penny Farthing Bicycle?
A Penny Farthing bicycle is a bike that has a huge front wheel and a small back wheel. Probably the first question asked is "How do you get on that thing?" Penny Farthing is not the name of the inventor. Rather it compares the bike wheels to a British penny coin and a farthing coin. Pretty clever. Other terms for this type of bike are hi wheel bike or high wheel bike. Buy at AllPosters.com

May Is National Bike Month
May has been recognized as National Bike Month since 1956. The third week in May is designated Bike to Work Week. The third Friday of May is Bike to Work Day. Millions of Americans ride their bikes to work on those days in May. With the price of gasoline rising steadily, and increasing concerns over global warming, I'm glad to see National Bike Month becoming more & more popular. I may even get my own bicycle and participate in National Bike Month festivities myself! Hey - I could learn! Ma...

Best Bike Racks 2012
Top Bicycle Racks 2012
How to Transport Your Bicycle? Transporting your bike seems easy enough with the Best Bike Racks 2012. Mount it to your car, load up your bike, and off you go. Purchase a bike rack now! When choosing a bicycle carrier, consider characteristics first that are right for your needs. What is your vehicle type, your space requirements, the type of bike(s) you ride, the number of bikes you want to transport at a time. As a wide range of selection is available, check the kind of rack that is comp...

Modesto Rider Confronts AIDS by Bicycle
Modesto Rider Cycles from San Francisco to Los Angeles to Stop AIDS
For the last eight years, Omar Jimenez had very much wanted to ride the 545 mile AIDS/LifeCycle bicycle ride to raise money to combat AIDS. Unfortunately, Jimenez says publicity for the event scarcely reached Modesto in time. "When I would become aware, it was generally too late to get into shape and raise the funds needed," he said. But for this 10th annual run of the San Francisco to Los Angeles ride, he broke out of the rut. In fact, registration for the event reached capacity early. Accor...

Puncture Proof Bicycle Tires
Why you should check into puncture resistant bicycle tires.
One of the biggest headaches in bicycle riding is dealing with flat tires. Now tires are made better with resistant materials. You can also check out other things that help like sealants and tire liners.