Featured Products

Assos Stinger Cap
Assos Stinger Cap
$44.95
Assos Thermax Shoe Cover
Assos Thermax Shoe Cover
$99.95
Tufo Spare Tire Bag
Tufo Spare Tire Bag
$36.95

Your Shopping Cart

Your Cart is currently empty.

bicycle parts
Enter onlythebest as your coupon code upon checkout and get 25% off your entire order
 
Help Installing Tufo Tires
Written by Dick Kelly   
Friday, 01 August 2008 15:26

Here is a great page of instructions and videos for installing Tufo tires yourself! 

http://tufonorthamerica.com/instructions.php

 
How to Select the Right Size Bicycle Frame
Written by Dick Kelly   
Monday, 07 January 2008 02:39

I am often asked how to select the right size bicycle frame.  Unfortunately many bicycle stores are more interested in selling what they have in inventory than they are in getting the customer the correct size frame.  Sadly many of those selling bicycles are not serious riders or students of the sport of cycling.  I have heard sales people tell customers that a particular bicycle might be too much bicycle for them.  They must think it has a mind of its own and can bolt out of control.  If you are new to serious cycling I suggest you look for a used frame.  Remember, the wheels and components are, in my opinion, more important than the frame.  Also, do not buy a road bicycle with head tube and seat tube angles more than 73 degrees.

Read more...
 
What Type of Tire to Chose?
Written by Dick Kelly   
Monday, 01 October 2007 13:24

This question is often discussed even among bicycle racers and top professionals, and the correct answer of an "expert cyclist" is often based on half truths, false assumptions and failure to understand basic facts.  In reality the answer to this question is not straightforward and generally valid, because it depends on how the bicycle and tire will be used.  Therefore, only general facts with characteristics of available tire types will be listed here:

Read more...
 
What is the "Right Length" for your Cranks?
Written by Dick Kelly   
Thursday, 20 September 2007 21:59
This is one of the ongoing controversies in cycling circles.  Should you choose your crank length based upon your leg length?  The answer, if you follow the laws of physics, is yes.  I have been arguing this point for years and I can speak with experience since I have been riding 180mm cranks for over 20 years.  It is true that if you drastically increased your crank length in the middle of the season and without adjusting position as well as progressive adaptation you could run the risk of injury.  
Read more...
 

Latest Products

Polar RS800CX MULTI
Polar RS800CX MULTI
$499.95
2009 Campagnolo 11 Super Record
2009 Campagnolo 11 Super Record
$2 899.95
Tacx Antares Rollers
Tacx Antares Rollers
$279.00

Your Cart

Your Cart is currently empty.

RocketTheme Joomla Templates