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Cycles in India are still a very common mode of transport.  Especially for those who live in the suburban regions where the public transport is not as readily available.  Surprisingly, in India, the concept of bike safety is at its lowest.  You would hardly see any cyclist wearing helmets even in heavily busy roads.  Why cyclists?  Many motorcycle riders also do not wear helmets!  Often it happens that the hot and humid weather deters people from wearing helmets. However, with advancement of technology that seems more like an excuse rather than a valid reason. 

Here are two most important bike safety accessories without which, you should not even leave the house. 

Helmets

We all know these are important. It is true that the hot and humid weather makes it a task to wear the helmets a task. However, for safety it’s important to wear it.  When you buy a helmet from a good brand, you will find them comfortable and stylish.  The sleek elongated cyclist helmets usually have air vents to keep you cool and come in vibrant, snappy colours to tackle the ‘dork’ element.  However, beware of fake vents found in the market, which do not allow any air. Choose one that is comfortable and has a sweat absorbing soft layer on the inner lining of the helmet and ride in style!

Lights

If you are planning to do some cycling at night, be wise enough with your selection and invest in some powerful LED bicycle lights.  The veteran cycles in India, used to have a light attached by default, which was powered mechanically.  The harder you pedalled, the stronger was the light.  However, the need of constant, bright light is necessary now with so many cars jostling for space on roads.  Keep in mind to buy a rear light or even a bright reflector so that the cars coming from behind can easily see your cycle in the dark. 

You must and should keep these things in mind and have bike safety accessories in place in order to ensure a safe biking experience. Always remember that following certain tips can help us enjoy a lot of things to the fullest. So, follow these simple tips and bike safe while on road.

 

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Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:15:00 -0700 Relish a zooming ridging experience with Cannondale Trail http://schwynn.posterous.com/relish-a-zooming-ridging-experience-with-cann http://schwynn.posterous.com/relish-a-zooming-ridging-experience-with-cann

Cycles are one of the most preferred modes of transport these days.  They do not run on any fuel and hence, no harm is caused. Moreover, cycles are also used in different types of races as well. Cycles like Cannondale Trail are among the most popular mountain bikes that are used during races down the adventurous trekking trails of the mountains.

This type of bike is extremely durable and hence, is great to be used in mountains. You can even take them to the trekking tours where you can ride down the sloping trails when you are looking for adventure. This bike for Cannondale is one of the most comfortable bikes in town. It offers the riders with excellent cozy feeling while they are riding. This helps keep away the weariness even after long journeys. Besides, the light weight of this bike makes it an outstanding companion for you, no matter where you are going. The attractive design of this bike is one of the major features that can enhance your style quotient.

The cycles are durable enough to run of various types of surfaces. These are especially effective on the rough trails off road. The cycle also runs wonderfully well on dusty roads and hence, can be used on all types of adventurous journeys. This bike is also extremely advanced in terms of the technicalities. The fork is well made to help the balance of the rider. However, the handlebars of the bike might sometimes pose some kind of problems. Yet, it is one of the most outstanding bikes in town and is craved for by majority of the bike lovers.

When you are planning to buy a Cannondale Trail, you can also go for different types of accessories for the bikes. Some of the major bike accessories can include the best gloves that you can wear during the time of riding your bike. Moreover, you should also have different types of bike accessories that are going to help you in running the cycle properly. The screwdriver kit can come in extremely handy as an accessory. Besides, you can also buy the helmets as the accessory to your bike. The helmets are among the most important gear for protection while you are riding the bike. Besides, there are also several key chains and water bottle holders that can be attached to the bike. These accessories to your bike will come in handy to enhance the appearance of your bike and will also add to your style quotient.

 

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Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:27:00 -0800 Get the Best Bike Tubes to Avoid Puncture http://schwynn.posterous.com/get-the-best-bike-tubes-to-avoid-puncture http://schwynn.posterous.com/get-the-best-bike-tubes-to-avoid-puncture

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Cycling can be a great idea for travelling a short distance. It is also a great exercise and is especially useful for people who hardly get any extra time for following a regular exercise regime. However, it can be a really weary experience if the tyre gets punctured when you are still on the roads. Hence, it is always advisable to get the tyres of the best quality for your bike. The tube plays a major role in the performance of the tyre. Hence, before purchasing the tube, you should keep an eye on the type of quality it has. Moreover, while buying bike tubes, you should also consider ensuring its longevity, so that it does not develop a puncture soon.

While you are purchasing the tube for the tyre of your bike, you need to keep in mind a number of things. These should be followed properly to ensure that the tyre of your bike remains in excellent conditions even after they have been used for a long time. The tube of the tyre should have the perfect thickness to ensure that it does not burst or gets punctured. A thin tyre usually has the chance of getting punctured with overuse. When you ride your cycle on a rough road, the tyres suffer friction against the rough surface. This leads to the damage of the tubes within the tyres. If the tube is too thin, it is likely to wear away within a short time, leading to puncture. However, it should also not be extremely thick. An extra thick tube is likely to burst if your tyre hits something sharp, as it exerts immense pressure on the tyre. Hence, you should check out the thickness of the tube before using it.

The tubes are available in majority of the shops that offer services for repairing damaged cycle tyres. Besides, the businesses dealing in new cycles and bikes also offer these tubes for their customers. The cost of the tyres and tubes of a cycle vary according to their quality. For example, the costs of the tubes made by the local companies are not always of the highest quality and many of them can be available at a reasonable. However, if you want to go for a tube of a high quality, you need to pay a good amount as well. This will ensure that your tyre is in good condition on any kind of surface.

The tubes of the tyres need to be excellent for race bikes. If you are keen on taking the cycle out for racing, you should go for the best bike tubes. This is because a puncture in the middle of a race can cost you the race. If you are not confident about the type of tube you should go for, you can take the help of the experts who have experience in dealing with race bikes. You can also go through different websites and forums on the internet and get help on this topic.

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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:06:00 -0800 Go Trekking in the Mountainous Trails with GT Avalanches http://schwynn.posterous.com/go-trekking-in-the-mountainous-trails-with-gt http://schwynn.posterous.com/go-trekking-in-the-mountainous-trails-with-gt

Over the years, a lot of sports have emerged across the world. While many of them are for pure entertainment, there are others, which have been planned to quench the thirst of adventure seekers. Only for quenching this thirst, people visit high mountains and dense forests and trek through unknown trails. However, in recent times, the use of bicycles or bikes has become integral with the process of trekking through high mountains. These bicycles roll down the slopes of the mountains quite well. However, the rider needs to have a proper control over the cycle at that point of time. If you are planning to go for an adventure biking experience, you can easily purchase the latest model of GT Avalanches, which is available in the market.

The Avalanches bicycles from GT are quite popular among people who prefer going to high mountains for trekking and hiking with a bicycle. However, this cycle is not a light one, as its weight is more than 14 Kg. The height of the stem of the cycle can be increased or decreased according to the necessity of the user.

The brakes of these bicycles are pretty strong and free from any level. Hence, you can easily use these for trekking and in the trails of high mountains. The chains of the cycle are also of a high quality. This bicycle has different gears, which will help you manage the speed while travelling in the mountainous roads. Only the pedals of the cycle are sometimes considered to be weak for a mountain cycle.

The cost of these cycles is quite high compared to other common cycles. However, if you take into consideration the large number of features that this bicycle has, you will agree that its price is comparatively low. It provides several options available only in the costlier bicycles. The cycle is available in a wide range of sizes. You can choose the size that you think will suit you. If you have a favourite colour, you can search for the Avalanches bicycle in that colour. You will hopefully find one in that colour, as it is available in a wide range of colours. The body of the cycle has a triple triangle design, which helps in making it strong and durable.

Among the large number of bicycles available today, several models of GT Bicycles have become extremely popular among the users. The best materials have been used to manufacture these bicycles. Hence, these can easily sustain in different types of conditions that you may have to go through while traveling in the harshest climatic conditions. GT Avalanches is one of the most popular models of bicycles in terms of user reviews. It is used by a large number of people across the globe. This bicycle is used for various types of purposes. While a large number of people use it for day to day uses, there are also quite a few who take these bicycles to the mountains for adventure sports.

 

 

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Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:22:00 -0800 Enjoy your rides with bicycles http://schwynn.posterous.com/enjoy-your-rides-with-bicycles http://schwynn.posterous.com/enjoy-your-rides-with-bicycles

This is an age of speed and motion. Wherever you go, you need to be fast to keep up with the pace of the world. Hence, a lot of vehicles have been invented. Starting from the historical times of attaching wheels to carts, man has come a long way in terms of creating new types of vehicles to save time. Among them, bicycles remain the cheapest mode of transport. It is easily affordable and is an excellent option when you are planning to cover a small distance within a least possible time. It also helps reduce the pollution.

A bicycle has several parts. If you are planning to ride a cycle, you should at least have the basic knowledge about these parts. The main part of the bike is its frame. It is diamond shaped with a front and a rear triangle. The other parts of the cycle are attached to this part. Some of the other parts of the cycle include its saddle to sit on, the paddles that take the vehicle forward, the mudguard, the chain, and so on. The most important part, however, are the wheels and the spikes. Besides, there are also other accessories, such as the grip, the bell or horn and so on.

With obesity being one of the most common problems for people of all ages across the world, the need for exercise is on the rise. Cycle is an excellent option of exercising even in a day when you cannot find extra time to exercise. You can complete your regime while on the go. Moreover, paddling the cycle is also a workout for the legs and tones the muscles of different parts of your legs.

You can find a large number of cycle riders in different locations. A bike is especially popular in areas with plain lands. This is because it is easier for a cycle rider to drive it in a plain land than in any other geographical terrain. It is necessary for a rider to have excellent stamina, as it takes a lot of strength to paddle a bicycle. Moreover, it can also act as an excellent exercise for your lower body part. It might be helpful to have excellent abs as well.

If you are planning to own a cycle, then it is necessary to have a proper look to see none of the parts are malfunctioning. Bicycles can be one of the best choices to make if you have short distances to travel without taking a long time.

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Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:20:00 -0800 Enjoy riding bicycles and be a part of a cutting-edge movement! http://schwynn.posterous.com/enjoy-riding-bicycles-and-be-a-part-of-a-cutt http://schwynn.posterous.com/enjoy-riding-bicycles-and-be-a-part-of-a-cutt

Cycling is a wonderful sport and an excellent aerobic activity for the body. Children, adults and even older people love cycling on different types of trails. There are many people who choose to ride cycles to their offices and back home. Crowded metro cities require such events and movements that promote cycling in their respective cities. It has great potential of gaining good health and losing unwanted fat from the body. Riding in open air also helps in improving our immune system as fresh air goes in the lungs. Cities like Bengaluru that are known for greenery can top the list of bicycle riders in India. Nowadays one can spot many bicycles in Bangalore and young crowd flaunting their bikes on the street. People have started realizing the importance of cycling and the endurance it provides for being fit.

 

In most of the rural parts of the city, it is still one of the main means of transportation, which saves time and fuel cost. In Bangalore there is more greenery as compared to other metro cities. This is why we see many cycling groups and clubs organizing casual biking trips especially in the monsoon to take a break from a usually hectic life style. These groups organize different cycling events and races to promote cycling in the city. Bicycles here are also available on rent for the beginners. This has created a unique cutting-edge movement in many parts of the city and numbers of bikers are increasing in every event.

 

There are many ways of enjoying cycling trips. Some people enjoy casual biking in the city, while some love to ride their bikes to improve their fitness levels. There are some passionate bikers or professionals who usually lead cycling groups. There are many genres of biking like mountain, road, BMX, cyclocross, sports bicycles, etc. The rider can choose any genre depending on his interest. Professional cycling requires proper stamina training. This can be achieved only with regular cycling trips and covering good distances.

 

It is crucial for bikers to maintain safety while riding for long trips. Not just professional, but casual riders also are recommended wearing helmets and to take proper safety precautions while riding in the city. Many bicycle companies have also launched an exciting range of cycling gear and accessories for casual riders to make the entire experience more fun-filled and stylish. They are constantly trying to give riders the options to take up cycling and promote good health motto. Usage of bicycles in Bangalore and regular cycling will not just give you a healthy life, but also make the surrounding pollution free ride and will make you a part of the global green movement.

 

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