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Shimano SPD vs Crank Brothers Pedals (0)
Ever since I started mountain biking, I have ridden exclusively on various Shimano SPD pedal systems. SPD is the standard pedal system on most bikes from the factory and Spin bikes at the gym. Mountain bike Shimano SPD style pedals generally offer double sided entry, approx. 6 degrees of float, and release after 10 degrees [...]
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2009 Tour de Cullman (0)
This past weekend I capped off my 2009 season with an encore ride at the Tour de Cullman road race. This was my second year attending the event and once again Carson Glasscock put on one of the best organized rides of the season. Considering I was still recovering from last weeks Xterra World Championship, [...]
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Mountain Bike Seat Height Issues (0)
I decided to get a new seat post this past week. Seat angle slip issues with the original single bolt post lead me to a more secure two bolt design. In the process of fitting the saddle position on my new post, I found out that my old post was about 1.5 inches low! Since [...]
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Treadmill vs Outdoor Running (0)
Due to work travel, I have been doing more treadmill running than usual. Iv’e often wondered how treadmill running compares to outdoor running. I found an interesting article here that discusses a few pro’s and con’s of both…
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Preparing For Next Season (0)
For the last 3 years, I’ve focused my training around Xterra off road triathlons. The things I enjoy most about Xterra include the1st class racers, mountain bike bias, and mass swim starts. I also like the fact that most races are in warm water/weather. Next year, I plan to compete in a few Xterras, but I’m [...]
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