2012 Colnago Master X Light. A magic carpet ride ... made of steel.

 Ask any road cycling enthusiast and you will know that carbon fiber is now the de-facto material of choice when it comes to bike frames.  With its stiff, ultra-lightweight, and completely moldable characteristics, no wonder why cyclists and frame designers alike love the stuff.  Get into a crash, however, and you can pretty much kiss the frame goodbye.  People wanting a non-exploding alternative are resorting to aluminum...

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Bicycle Riding for Health

These days, one of the hardest things for many of us to do is to stay active and healthy. With work commitments, family, friends, and life in general, getting the proper amount of exercise can be daunting to say the least. But, there is a silver lining. Many people are now jumping on the health bandwagon by bicycle riding to stay fit. Bicycle riding is great for the obvious fitness benefits as well as perfect for staying active and vital. The best aspect about riding a bicycle for health is that you can do it alone, as a couple, with your kids,...

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Shimano Dura-Ace 7970 Di2. Realities of Electronic Shifting.

Being a tech geek in a world of IT, I am amazed with all the current technologies that are available to us.  Smartphones, GPS cycling computers, Google Glass ... just to name a few.  When Shimano introduced the new Dura-Ace 7970 groupset back in 2008 ... aka Di2, I knew I need to have it.  However, due to the initial sticker shock, I waited until December 2011 to get it.  Now that I had a good 1.5 years with the group (as...

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