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Bikes

Mark T — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:54:46 +0000

Whether on two wheels or four, bikes have played a particularly liberating part in human history, allowing people to cover ground quickly and tackle many different types of terrain. Whilst pedal power is still popular, particularly amongst those who want to reduce their carbon footprint, there are also many who prefer bikes with a beefy [...]

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Recumbent Bikes

Mark T — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:01:01 +0000

A recumbent bicycle is a bike that places the rider in a laid-back reclining position. Most recumbent riders choose this type of design for ergonomic reasons; the rider’s weight is distributed comfortably over a larger area, supported by back and buttocks. Most recumbent models also have an aerodynamic advantage; the reclined, legs-forward position of the [...]

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Mountain Bikes

Mark T — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:00:25 +0000

Bicycles have taken many forms but it was not until the second half of the 20th century that so many distinct styles became available as the bikes themselves were honed and specialised for specific sports. Mountain bikes grew out of developments in the 1970s when people started taking bikes off road and it was clear [...]

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Road Bikes

Mark T — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:59:47 +0000

Whilst it is theoretically possible to ride any type of bike on a road there are some, which are suited to this purpose and others that are more specialised for off road antics. As you might imagine road bikes fall into the first category and they have been developed to make sure that racing on [...]

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Motorbikes

Mark T — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:58:57 +0000

Motorbikes have become a massively popular mode of transport for hundreds of millions of people around the world. Whilst in the western hemisphere they are largely seen as recreational given the relative affluence of the populace and car ownership, people in developing areas in the east and south are far more used to keeping motorbikes [...]

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