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The racing bicycle is prepared using aluminum and dual carbon fiber chain and seat stays. It is lightweight with a raised seat to give dynamic posture to the rider. The front and rear wheels are closely positioned for swift turning.

For superior aerodynamic efficiency, the racing wheel has a triangular cross-section that forms a teardrop with the tire. The number of spokes in the wheel are few — the reason being the necessity to reduce wind resistance and to add to overall efficiency. But in the case of hill climbing bicycles, the traditional box-sectioned rim is used. Read more . . .

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Remember when you were a kid, and you first dared to ride your bike down that truly steep hill in your neighbourhood?  The ride going down can be a rush.  Stopping isn’t always so much enjoyable.  Bicycle control relies on two elements:  brakes and steering.  If either of these is missing, you are an out of control cyclist, dangerous to yourself and others.

History’s first bicycles do not have brakes.  Band-aids hadn’t yet been invented, so the next logical step was to invent a stopping system.  Read more . . .