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		<title>Mongoose Teocali Comp &#8211; A Tough Trail Rider</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:31:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sports Travel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Mongoose Teocali Comp is a ruggedly designed full suspension bike made to handle the toughest trails. A full suspension bike is designed to tackle various terrains, such as cross country, trail riding and road riding. A full suspension bike is more comfortable to ride than a non-suspension bike, and when on rough terrain, the [...]]]></description>
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<p>The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sksbikes.com/mountain-bikes/mongoose-teocali-comp/">Mongoose Teocali Comp</a> is a ruggedly designed full suspension bike made to handle the toughest trails.</p>
<p>A full suspension bike is designed to tackle various terrains, such as cross country, trail riding and road riding. A full suspension bike is more comfortable to ride than a non-suspension bike, and when on rough terrain, the suspension also allows the wheels to remain in contact with the surface to improve control and performance. Power can also be continuously applied since the wheels are usually in contact with the ground at all times, improving efficiency.</p>
<p>The hydroformed aluminum frame of this <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sksbikes.com/mountain-bikes/mongoose-teocali-comp/">Mongoose Teocali Comp mountain bike</a> is designed with a full 145 mm of rear travel to handle the largest of obstacles without flinching. This is controlled with a Rock Shox Ario air spring that includes an adjustable rebound.</p>
<p>The front suspension is equally proficient, and allows up to 130 mm of travel using a Rock Shox Tora, also with an adjustable rebound.</p>
<p>To get the rider’s power to the ground, a front FSA Alpha Drive 22/32/44T ISIS chainwheel is used along with a rear SRAM setup with 9 speeds ranging from 11 to 34 teeth. This setup offers a nice overall gear range for everything from very steep climbs thanks to the extra large 34 tooth granny gear, to fast descents, while providing fast, clean shifts.</p>
<p>The rims used are Alex TD24’s and come mounted with Kenda Excavator tires, which provides for versatile grip for conditions ranging from paved road to mud and loose dirt.</p>
<p>When the time comes to slow down, the job is handled by Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotors front and back. These offer excellent stopping power with solid reliability.</p>
<p>To fit all riders, the Mongoose Teocali Comp is available in four different frame sizes, all finished in an eye catching brown and orange color scheme.</p>
<p>To buy your <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sksbikes.com/mountain-bikes/mongoose-teocali-comp/">Mongoose Teocali</a> Comp, go here:</p>
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		<title>Saris Bike Rack Bones 805 Can Help In Mounting Your Bikes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:31:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sports Travel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many are presently using the Saris bike rack. Aside from the amazing design that was purposely and intentionally installed by the famous designer from Italy named Fabio Pedrini. Saris bike rack gives today’s bike a more stylish look in comparison to the common look of roof racks.   This type of bike rack is stable [...]]]></description>
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<p>Many are presently using the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bikerackguide.com/30/saris-bones-805-2bike-trunk-mount-rack/">Saris bike rack</a>. Aside from the amazing design that was purposely and intentionally installed by the famous designer from Italy named Fabio Pedrini. Saris bike rack gives today’s bike a more stylish look in comparison to the common look of roof racks.</p>
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<p>This type of bike rack is stable and very secure. It has a system that allows itself to be mounted more fastly to virtually any kind of vehicle or model of car, starting from relatively small sedans to utterly huge mini vans, even if there is a rear spoiler on the vehicle. This bike rack would allow you to be able to save more energy for the trail and the road.</p>
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<p>It could securely carry up to two bikes as it has been intentionally manufactured with the adjustable kind of plastic legs and arms. It could mount over nearly all sorts of spoilers and holds each of the bikes at relatively different levels. When the Saris <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bikerackguide.com/30/saris-bones-805-2bike-trunk-mount-rack/">Saris bike rack Bones 805</a> is not in use, you can fold the rack up into a relatively compact block.</p>
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<p>When you intend to secure the bike rack atop the car’s trunk, you just have position the rack’s legs and arms and then place the biggest clip, hooking it around the top part of the trunk. The clips that are sized medium can be hooked along the vehicle’s sides, while the smallest clips can be hooked on the bottom part of the trunk. When it has finally been put into its right place, you can just simply tighten the straps in order to secure it to the car.</p>
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<p>When it has finally been mounted, your rack is now finally up and ready for the bikes. Each of the bikes must be completely secured to the rack with the use of a trio of swift fasten ratcheting straps. One of the straps must be wrapped around the seat tube whilst the other two are put in their positions for securing the topmost tube.</p>
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<p>The second bike can be applied in the opposite direction, with relatively similar fastening straps, only in reverse. Bikes that have been purposely made for women might need to have a crossbar adapter for it to be able to get fastened much more properly.</p>
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<p>The Saris <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bikerackguide.com/30/saris-bones-805-2bike-trunk-mount-rack/">Saris bike rack Bones 805</a> is actually very easy to use as it is regarded as highly functional. Moreover, it is also one of the most stylish bike racks to date. Saris is extremely confident that their system is made of the utmost quality, and that they provide their patrons with a highly efficient lifetime warranty, which is such a great deal since the item prices at $129.99 over at Amazon.</p>
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		<title>Looking For A Civia Linden Bike?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:31:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sports Travel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have a tight budget, and need a bike? Then the Civia Linden bike might be worth taking a look at. Buying the Linden you get high-performance transportation biking within reach of a moderate budget. This swept-bar road bike delivers a balanced, comfortable ride that makes carrying and commuting a pleasure providing you with a great [...]]]></description>
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<p>Have a tight budget, and need a bike?<br /> Then the <a target="_blank" title="Totally Cool Civia Linden Bike" href="http://lifeatmax.com/Civia_linden.php">Civia Linden bike</a> might be worth taking a look at. Buying the Linden you get high-performance transportation biking within reach of a moderate budget. This swept-bar road bike delivers a balanced, comfortable ride that makes carrying and commuting a pleasure providing you with a great user experience.<br /> The Linden is a very stylish commuter bike. Need to cart something once in a while? Civia Linden&#8217;s aluminum frame and fork are rack and fender ready, and the fork features mid-blade rack mounts and dual dropout eyelets.<br /> Want caliper rim brakes? Civia Linden&#8217;s frame are compatible with caliper rim brakes. The headtube badge is stainless steel. Equipped with our 50-degree Colfax handlebar, the Linden melds comfort with performance, crisp handling and efficiency. To dig in and go fast, the Colfax is designed to help you. Have a quest for velocity? This handlebar are available in two different sweeps, 25 and 50 degrees, this should allow you to really dial in to that. 620mm width and 0 degree rise. Available in 25.4 mm clamp diameter.<br /> Featuring rim brakes and a compact drivetrain, the Linden is an out-of-the-box performer.</p>
<p>Need a &#8220;feeling&#8221; for the <a target="_blank" title="Totally Cool Civia Linden Bike" href="http://lifeatmax.com/Civia_linden.php">Civia bike</a>? It was inspired by the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, which is a must stopover when you’re cruising the trails along the Chain of Lakes. This quaint urban village offers cozy cafés and restaurants for refueling and fashionable shops and boutiques for browsing, tucked beside the western shore of Lake Harriet. It’s also home to the Linden Hills Co-op, a great place to stock up on whatever you need for a lakeshore picnic. Got a feeling for the bike now? Got a sense of where it&#8217;s from? What inspired the creators? Good:)</p>
<p> Let me point out the main features for you:<br /> &#8211; Civia Linden have the 7000 series aluminum frame and fork<br /> &#8211; Semi-horizontal dropouts with derailleur tab<br /> &#8211; Comes with fender and rack attachment points<br /> &#8211; The bike uses long-reach caliper rim brakes for improved fender clearance<br /> &#8211; The Linden have a single-leg kickstand<br /> &#8211; Have a stainless steel headtube badge</p>
<p> This <a target="_blank" title="Totally Cool Civia Linden Bike" href="http://lifeatmax.com/Civia_linden.php">Civia Linden cycle</a> truly is high-performance transportation for a great value!</p>
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		<title>New Look On Your Bike By Changing Bicycles Frames</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:31:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sports Travel</dc:creator>
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<p>The most essential part of a bike are the <a target="_blank" title="bicycles frames" href="http://tandembicycles-123.com/bicycles-frames/">bicycles frames</a>, for it is fitting and supporting other bike’s main parts, such as wheels and other parts. Commonly, the upright bicycle frame is consisting of 2  triangles; the rear triangle and the main triangle, which is also known as diamond triangle. The bicycles frames are generally made of 3 forms of metals; they are aluminum, titanium, and steel. Aluminum is generally known as the cheapest and medium-quality metal, making sure that bicycles frames made of aluminum will be suitable for rider who have such limited budget. Titanium bike frames, alternatively, is the most durable and expensive one; while steel material is probably has such average price and quality as well. Not all people notice that getting the new and more stylish bicycles frames for their bicycle can be very much helpful for their bike, especially to enhance their bicycle&#8217;s look. Yet, there are some things you’re to know, before purchasing any kinds of bicycles frames, especially what is the main importance of this bike part, what frame to purchase, as well as the best place to buy your desired bicycles frames. Here goes.</p>
<p>As explained before, the main and intrinsic purpose of <a target="_blank" title="bicycles frames" href="http://tandembicycles-123.com/bicycles-frames/">bicycles frames</a> is connecting and supporting other bike&#8217;s parts, and thus, without this type of frame, it is impossible that a bike can work properly. Technology is rapidly developing, and as time goes by, there are now many types, models and colors of customizable bicycles frames. It means that bike owners are able to customize and change their bike&#8217;s look only by changing its frames; this is actually the second importance of bike frame. You can have a new look and different theme every time you take a ride on the park downtown, considering that bicycles frames are customizable.</p>
<p>Therefore, especially when you’re cycling your bike, if you’re a lady who likes to look stylish and [fashionable, you need to buy some different color and type of bicycles frames; yet, if you apply this suggestion, you might have to spend some money.</p>
<p>Different type of bike for different purpose you can have is the another importance or usage of bicycles frames. Indeed, some type of bike come with customizable bike frame, so having some types of frames will be like having more than 1 bicycles. The standard city bike can be a gorgeous and strong mountain bicycle with different bicycles frames. And the other way around, a beautiful mountain and off-road bike can be a frisky and speedy city bike. Therefore, it will be suitable if you like effectiveness and simplicity; as well as if you have limited budget.</p>
<p>Your <a target="_blank" title="tandem bicycles" href="http://tandembicycles-123.com/">bicycle</a> will be durable, because most materials of bicycles frames are strong material, although you might have to choose one that really is suitable for your activities. As previously mentioned, the most durable bicycles frames are ones made of titanium; however, it will not be suitable if you use the bike merely to drive downtown the city.</p>
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		<title>Cheap Saris Bike Racks: Saris T-Bones 2-Bike Urban Hitch Rack &amp; Stand</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:31:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sports Travel</dc:creator>
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<p>Features:</p>
<p>* Rack Weight: 10 lbs</p>
<p>* Bike Weight Limit: up to 35 lbs per bike</p>
<p>* Fits both 1 1/4″ and 2″ hitches</p>
<p>* Bikes lock to the rack with integrated locking cable</p>
<p>* Rack locks to the vehicle with locking hitch pin</p>
<p>A hassle-free, lightweight bike rack that could fit and store your bicycles with ease. The Saris T-Bones 2-Bike Urban Hitch Rack &amp; Stand is considered the hardest working bicycle rack and with good reason.</p>
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<p>With its ability to be folded and put snuggly into the T bones bag, the Saris T-Bones 2-Bike Urban Hitch Rack &amp; Stand is not only portable and easy to store, but a breeze to take with you on your car. The Saris T-Bones 2-Bike Urban Hitch Rack &amp; Stand could support up to 2 bicycles with the weight of 35 lbs each, which would mean that this 10 pound bicycle rack can hold a total of 70 lbs with steady ease.</p>
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<p>The Saris T-Bones 2-Bike Urban Hitch Rack &amp; Stand is able to fit 1 ¼” and 2”  hitch receivers and moreover, it offers an integrated bike cable lock and locking hitch pin leaving your bicycle safe and securely in place whether you would leave it at home or randomly beside your vehicle. Locks are conveniently opened with one single key, that is included in the Saris T-Bones 2-Bike Urban Hitch Rack &amp; Stand package.</p>
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<p>A special specification that the Saris T-Bones 2-Bike Urban Hitch Rack &amp; Stand provides is an anti-sway and hold down hardware that makes sure that your bicycles are held steadily in place and even prevent both bicycles from bumping into one another.</p>
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<p>To add more ease into the usage of the Saris T-Bones 2-Bike Urban Hitch Rack &amp; Stand ratcheting straps are added to securely attach your bicycles and, because of its foldable feature, for easy storing arms tilt both up and down providing clear spaces for when rack is not in use.</p>
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<p>Anything that needs assembling is always very troublesome, but with the Saris T-Bones 2-Bike Urban Hitch Rack &amp; Stand’s Quik Dock Lever, this bicycle rack installation is quite simple and requires no tools.</p>
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<p>Upon purchase of the Saris T-Bones 2-Bike Urban Hitch Rack &amp; Stand a transport bag is included in order to make transporting the rack from one place to another swift and easy.</p>
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<p>Bicycles come in all shapes, kinds and sizes. The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bikerackguide.com/70/saris-tbones-2-bike-universal-hitch/">Saris Bike Racks</a> &amp; Stand is made to accommodate all of these types with its wide variety of bicycle frames. For bicycle frames that have no specific or standard size, a frame adapter is recommended (sold separately).</p>
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<p>With all of these features and the ease of its usages, the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bikerackguide.com/70/saris-tbones-2-bike-universal-hitch/">Saris Bike Racks</a> &amp; Stand is definitely the entire package being sold for the very affordable price of $314.99. That doesn’t sound so bad.</p>
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<p>For interested buyers one may visit saris’ official site or visit online stores where the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bikerackguide.com/70/saris-tbones-2-bike-universal-hitch/">Saris Bike Racks</a> &amp; Stand may be offered for cheaper.</p>
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