Sport of Biking/Cycling (02)

5 Bicycle Maintenance Tips for Bike Seats, Cables and Steering
You should always make sure your bicycle is in good condition before starting on a ride, especially before starting a triathlon race This way, it is less likely that something will go wrong on the trip. Preventative maintenance will go a long way to making sure your bicycling experiences are enjoyable and without incident. At a minimum, perform these checks before riding, according to the article. It suggests checking the bicycle seat, brakes, chain system, gear cables and steering. These are five vital bike maintenance checks you should always undertake before a ride.

Bicycle Tire Puncture Prevention
This is an informative article about preventing a tire from popping, especially when biking a triathlon. Before each ride you should check your tires for serious nicks, cuts, and bulges, according to the article. Any damage to the sidewalls is always more serious than on the tread, because the sidewalls are much thinner and can break more easily. Any nick or cut in any part of the tire that exposes the tube demands that a boot be installed inside the tire. I suggest using one of the larger patches from your patch kit as a boot; the inside of the tire must be thoroughly cleaned with solvent before gluing for this to work. Any bulge in the tire indicates a cord separation; the tire is not repairable and must be discarded. Perhaps the most important pre-ride check is tire inflation pressure. Check the recommended pressure stated on the sidewall of every tire and do not exceed it. More tips are available.

Race Transitions
There are many "right" ways to set up your transition area, and they depend on your goals and needs. This article explores the basics of what most people put in their transition area - based on the opinions of others, with the author's own biases thrown in. A pre-race checklist is included and is broken down by running, bicycling and swimming. This article includes information on how to arrange areas for a race. A step-by-step guide is included for what things to put where before the triathlon race.

Aero Bar Reviews
If you're in the market for an aero bar, this website offers user reviews that can give you the best information before making your purchase. Reviewed is the Profile Design Century ZB Aero Bars. The strengths listed about these aero bars are cited as weight and simplicity, as well as price and comfortability. Many reviewers like this specific aero bar. Reviews for other biking equipment are included.