The Bicycle Club

There are many brands of bicycles but below is a summary of the most popular bicycle makers with their most popular bike styles and niche. The list is arranged by popularity. Bike Maker   Bicycle Types   Main Type   Price Range   Company Info Trek   Road, Mountain, Town   Excels in Multiple Categories   $400 – $12K   Currently the most popular bicycle brand. Makes bikes in every category. Trek is the bike of choice for many pro riders in the mountain and road categories.                   Schwinn   Leisure, Family Bicycles   Cruiser   $60 – $2,500   Schwinn makes bikes in most categories but specializes in leisure bicycles. Founded…

May is National Bike Month and is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. Whether you bike to work or school, to save money or time, to preserve your health or the environment, to explore your community or get to your destination, get involved in Bike Month in your city or state. Help get more people in your community out riding too! No matter where you live in the U.S., there are sure to be many bicycling-related events, including those surrounding Bike to Work Week and Bike to Work Day, and the first ever Bike to School Day. This year Bike to Work Week is May 14-18 and Bike to Work Day…

The National Bike Challenge is a nationwide initiative to inspire and empower Americans to ride their bikes for transportation, recreation and better health. The idea was unveiled in March at the National Bike Summit 2012 held in Washington DC. The friendly, online competition kicked off May 1 and runs through August 31, 2012. Its goal is to unite 50,000 bicyclists to ride 10 million miles in communities across America. The National Bike Challenge is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, Bikes Belong, Kimberly-Clark Corp. and Endomondo. The Challenge is simple, free and open to everyone. Sign up as an individual or as a team, log your miles, share your stories and encourage others to join you. You accumulate 1…

Update: Cadel Evans, after seven attempts, became the 2011 Tour de France champion. He became the first Australian to win the Tour de France. He was the runner-up in 2007 and 2008. Evans completed the ride in a time two and a half minutes faster than Andy Schleck. At 34, Evans is the oldest Tour winner since Henri Pélissier in 1923. The Tour de France first took place in 1903 and this year there will be almost 200 cyclists. The 2011 Tour de France will run Saturday, July 2nd to Sunday, July 24th 2011. This 98th Tour de France will be made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,430.5 kilometers. Tour de France stages in…

Motobecane USA is not related to the French company Motobecane which made bikes from 1923 until 1981 when it went bankrupt, was bought by Yamaha, and became MBK cycles, still French, and very much involved in European bicycle racing. The name comes from the French word Moto for motorcycle and Becane for bike. Motobecane USA has its frames produced in Taiwan and it is known for turning out exceptionally light production bikes with great components at reasonable prices. Similarly spec’d bikes sell for much more. A strong attribute of these bicycles is stability, whether in a pack of riders or on a long, winding descent. Motobecane models include: Le Champion Team Titanium Advanced, Geometrically enhanced, butted 3/2.5 Titanium tubing with…

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AirAdndrjog[/youtube][youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH2Lnt3VBi0[/youtube] Gary Fisher talks about the genesis of his 29ers and the technology involved in them. Learn why bigger wheels on a mountain bike make for a better ride. G2 Geometry The models are: HiFi Pro 29, HiFi Deluxe 29, and HiFi Plus 29. A 29er that handles better than a 26” wheeled bike. G2 for 29ers have an exclusive and increased 51mm offset fork, reducing the trail to that of a 26” wheeled bike for neutral, instinctive handling G2 offset only available on Fisher 29ers Fit smaller riders – the small frame can fit riders down to about 5’0” due to increased G2 fork offset for less toe overlap The wheelbase remains the same for high speed stability. The…

Choosing the right bicycle size is critical in bike fitting. A bike that’s too small will cramp your peddaling, make riding difficult, and will cause your energy expenditure to be less than efficient. A bike that is too big will handle poorly and be dangerous to ride, and make mounting and dismounting more difficult. Keep in mind that frame sizes from XXS to XXL don’t have the same meaning for every manufacturer. SIMPLE BIKE SIZE CHART Your Height Bike Frame Size 4-11″ – 5’3″ 13 – 15 inches 5’3″ – 5’7″ 15 – 16 inches 5’7″ – 5’11” 16 – 17 inches 5’11” – 6’2″ 17-19 inches 6’2″ – 6’4″ 19 – 21inches 6’4″ and taller 21+ inches

if you’re to buy a new bike or a first bike it’s important to understand the key measurements that define your frame. This is to ensure you get a machine that fits you and works for the type of riding you intend to do. And if you’re planning to rent a bike it’s also useful to know your frame’s key measurements so you can make sure that your rental will be comfortable to ride and can be adjusted to fit. Not all manufacturers measure frame sizes the same way so you need to look at a few fundamental measurements to ensure that you’re comparing apples with apples.