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Selle SMP Cares About Your Soft Parts Selle SMP was founded in 1947 and is a true pioneer in the saddle making industry. Nowadays with popularity in over 50 countries, Selle SMP has a vast following of loyal customers. A Quick Look At LOOK LOOK Cycle International started their company in 1951. Originally they made ski bindings, but in 1984 they switched gears and started production of the very first clipless pedal that revolutionized the cycling industry. It's About TIME Thanks to unrivaled savoir faire and ingenious technological advancements, TIME is one of the most advanced companies in the cycling market. Each time, TIME releases a new product, it quickly becomes a standard in the industry, like their Carbon frames for example. Tacx – It's About Innovation And Passion It all started way back in 1935 when a child named Koos Tacx was born, or rather, born to ride. On his 22nd birthday, Mr. Tacx, a diehard cycling fan,purchased himself a small bike shop. That little bike shop gradually expanded its services to include the many innovative ideas that were fueled by the passion and persistence of Mr. Tacx and his family. Installing New Pedals So you got a shiny new set of pedals. Now you face the challenge of installation. No worries, installing new pedals yourself is quick and easy and will save you the additional cost of a bike shop. Sci-Con Travel Bags - More Than 25 Years Of Experience In The Technical Bags Business Sci-Con is based in Romano d'Ezzelino, at the feet of Grappa Mountain just outside Vicenza – Veneto Italy; which explains why they were in need of bags to transport their bikes when they were tired of riding up the same mountain all the time. Actually, Sci-Conwas forged in 1980 from an idea and a passion for cycling as a lifestyle. Elite – The Quietest Trainers On The Market Elite was founded by Amerigo Sartoretoward the end of the 1970's. He started by designing training rollers and cycle racks for cars. By the 80's, Elite had expanded the product line to incorporate high tech water bottles. Continental Grand Prix 4000 Bike Tire The Continental Grand Prix 4000 has taken that successful design and redefined how a racing tire should ride. The most notable change is the addition of Vectran which is an industry first. This allows for a lower weight, reduced rolling resistance, and increased tread strength. Spring Training For Cyclists Are you signed up for an event you’re not ready for? Maybe your buddies are kicking your butt up the hills? Being slow is a common spring problem for riders. Likely you’ve tried to maintain a training schedule but life has got in the way over the winter months. Installing New Bicycle Tires To install your new tires begin by deflating your current tires and removing them. If required use plastic tire levers but NEVER a metal screw driver; doing so may scar your rims. Installing New Road Bicycle Pedals Removing the old pedals from your crank can be easily done with either the bike on the floor or in a work stand. Pedals like the Look Keo Carbons do not accept a pedal wrench. These pedals will require an Allen key that can be placed in the spindle from the back side. Avoiding Flats While Riding The most avoidable flat is the snake bite or pinch flat. It’s caused by not having enough air in the tire or by hitting a pot hole with insufficient PSI. In both situations the tire is deformed causing the sidewall of the rim to pinch the tube while inside the tire. Proper Tire Pressure Tires are rated by their respective manufacturers for a given PSI often with a recommended and a maximum range. For the purposes of this, we’ll be touching on the maximum PSI rating only. All About Cornering Your center of gravity in relation to your saddle is what turns your bike. The handlebars are often labeled responsible for turning, but other than at low speeds, this is not so. To Rotate Or Not to Rotate Most cyclists rotate their tires once they realize the rear tire is starting to wear down. This is often after many miles on the tire and when a visible flat spot has formed. Installing A New Saddle With the excitement of trying a new saddle don’t overlook the chance to increase the joy of that first ride. Take a moment before you remove your current saddle and follow these easy steps to drastically reduce setup time. A Guide To Group Riding While some sports are more solitary in nature, it is common to see cyclists riding in a pack. For safety, companionship, and encouragement purposes, cyclists enjoy the company of their peers.