SRAM PoerChain 1091R

No weakest link. SRAM'S new Super Narrow 10-Speed Power Chain features the PowerLock connecting link — the only secure toolless attachment device for a sub 6mm chain in todays market. SRAM PC1091R series chains also feature hollow pin construction and outer plates with lighting holes for weight savings with no sacrifice of strength. Lightweight, smooth, precise-shifting. A true high-performance product.

Cassette Sprocket Maintenance Tips

At some time in the life of your cycle your going to have to change the cassette, you can take it to the bike shop, but its better you learn you to do it your self

Replacing a cassette is not a difficult job, but there can be a couple of problems you could come up against if you decide to take on the job yourself.

The Right Tools For The Job

Buy A Classic Bicycle Tips

Classic and retro bicycles are in huge demand in the present day – just have a look at the listings on eBay and you will see it for yourself. There are lots of benefits to purchasing a vintage bike over a model new one. For starters, you are doing all your half to assist recycle and not create new waste. You may also get really lovely bikes for a fraction of the price of a new one. If an older bike appeals to you, it’s vital that you simply be certain it is in good working situation and that it is value what the vendor is asking for it.

How To Choose Mountain Bike Tires

More so than any other single component, the tires you put on a mountain bike can affect the ride, handling, and grip on the trail. Therefore choosing the right tire (or combination of tires) for your bike is important to getting everything out of your bike that you can and feeling confident on the trail. If you have ever walked into a bike store and looked at the selection of tires and been overwhelmed then you are not alone. A good idea at that point would be to ask the sales rep at the bike shop for advice but a better solution is to know what you want before you even go into the store. To get to that point you need to know a few things.

Cycling Equipment For Beginner

Cycling, more than many other sports, is equipment-centric. I am of the minimalist school – you don’t need a host of fancy gear to get started. Add those later.

What’s the minimum gear needed? Here’s my list:

Shimano Fixie Gear

Shimano recently unveiled a slew of new components to the global cycling press, and the revamped Ultegra 6700 road group, with all its sexy forged parts (and even more appealing price point) hogging all the attention.

Maxxis Tyre For Fixie

Also available in a heavier wire-bead version, the Re-Fuse is cheaper than most of its rivals and comes in a rainbow selection of colours. London fixie riders will no doubt love it for that feature alone.

Puncture protection comes from a Kevlar composite belt under the tread, and what Maxxis call a ‘silkworm cap ply’ casing running bead to bead. This protection bows out the tyre, so it needs a toe-strap or two to hold the tyre to the rim when fitting.

New : Vuelo Velo Bike

Vuelo Velo are a tiny bicycle company based in Sydney, Australia who specialize in custom titanium. Their frames are built by Black Sheep Cycles in Fort Collins, Colorado, and the designs are definitely unique, with a strong emphasis on curved tubes and ultra-short rear ends.

Cycling Shoes

If you want to ride comfortably and efficiently you need to own a pair of cycling specific shoes, you probably already know this if you have been doing a lot of cycling. The big problem is to work out which cycling shoes are correct for you and the form of cycling that you choose to take part in.

Which Shoes Should I Buy?

The first answer is easy, there are specific biking shoes for each different discipline; from mountain biking to road shoes, track and spinning. There are even shoes that are specificly designed to keep your feet warm in the winter.

A word to women’s cycling shoes

First look: Campagnolo Athena 11 speed

Lampre's Alessandro Ballan became 2008 road world champion riding Campagnolo's Record 11 gruppo. Now the Vicenza, Italy component maker is introducing its Athena 11 gruppo in the mid range for 2010.
The aluminium Athena 11s gruppo will be available in the standard version (2,352g) or with an optional carbon fibre crankset (2,239g). Falling under the Super Record, Record and Chorus sets, the Athena is most likely targeted for Gran Fondo and sportive riders.

Athena 11s Ergo levers