Running versus cycling for weight loss is a common debate among fitness enthusiasts. Maintaining your bike involves knowing how to fix rubbing disc brakes and pump tires with a Presta valve.
A bike-seat rash can ruin your ride and make your post-workout shower extremely uncomfortable. It also can develop into a sore that can become infected. However, don’t despair, because you can take some steps to avoid bike seat rashes. They’re also relatively easy to treat if you do develop them.
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The right bike shoes will make all the difference in your ride, because they will save you a significant amount of energy. Many cycling shoes come in European sizes rather than U.S. sizing. Some use only men’s sizing, and the sizing on cycling shoes can vary by manufacturer as well.
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Triathlon-specific, road and time-trial bikes are the most common options when it comes to purchasing a bike for a triathlon. Determining what type of bike you want to ride is only the first step, however.
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A loose chain will ruin your ride at best and pose a safety issue at worst. If your bike chain keeps loosening up, you need to find the cause of the problem and address it before riding again. The cause may differ from bike to bike because the mechanics vary.
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