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Bikes + Parts22 Oct 2009 09:57 am

We all want to “work out” more but so much can get in the way. You witness people crowded into gymnasiums working out, and think : well, I must drive to the gym, pay my gym member’s fee, then workout. It just seems like too much effort, can’t I do something that’s not going to waste my precious time – even something useful?

You may then consider cycling, as cycling is a wonderful means to improve your health. You can ride to work or do some shopping, so it’s rather pragmatic. It’s also very cost -effective – there’s no gasoline involved and the maintenance are next to nothing. It’s also environmentally friendly. Oh, and it improves your health too!

But lots of people are reluctant to get a push bike since it’s just TOO much effort. As crazy as that may sound, it could be because they might live in a hilly area, be elderly or have a particular ailment that make bicycling too much effort for their abilities. Also for a few individuals, it’s not pragmatic bicycling to work since they will sweat too much through the efforts of cycling.

This is where electric bikes come in. They allow you to give your legs a breather on the awful hills simply by twisting your hand on the handlebar and letting the electric motor take over – pedalling is no longer required then. Then when you feel up to it, just let your legs take over. So you get your reasonable exercise and fresh air without breaking a sweat. E-bikes are also cheap to operate requiring only a daily re-charge if you cycle about 15 to 22 miles per day, although most individuals require just a couple of recharges a week as they’re not doing this kind of distance. You can find a local supplier of electric bikes by searching online.

Nowadays the real cost of getting an e-bike have come right down in price, so you can save yourself a considerable amount of money on fuel, bus fares, gym memberships etc. by purchasing and regularly using an electric bike.

Adventure Stuff& Bikes + Parts& Traveling09 Aug 2009 12:13 pm

It?s been an impressive summertime up to now. Last day we went on a ride through the Sequoias. It was an glorious trip, but began with the exhausting drive. My gear was packed with my bike ready the night before. I left work early Thursday and started the drive alone. My meet up time was set for eight pm where I was to meet with my friends on the mountain since I didnt know where exactly the campsite would be. I had to make the timing just right otherwise I would not meet them. If I didnt make it in time, they would come back the next day to find me. The only logical outcome of there is that I would be taking a long nap in my car alone that night if I didnt make it in time

Well I didnt have to sleep in the car alone that night. I made it in time to crack a beer and pedal around on the bike a bit and enjoy the fresh mountain air The air was crisp and I was excited to be away from the city. My Santa Cruz Heckler was in tip top shape and ready to tear up some rails and free riding, fresh out of the shop. Friends arrived beers in hand and ready to show me where the campsite was.

We began our mountain bike ride the next morning, each if us carrying 40lb packs ensuring enough food and water to last at least 12hrs of long hard riding. The first crank up the big hill was ridiculously long. We pedaled over 10 miles uphill, that took over 2hrs. Making it to the summit was grand. I chugged nice clean water out of my stainless steel water bottle.

The next 8hrs was spent jamming up and down hills, over fallen logs, off huge hits and hucking over big rocks. We half a few good breaks in between stopping to eat lunch and have a smoke at the three sisters, what an grand spot. The dirt was just right. Not too dry as to cause any dust and not too wet that our wheels would get stuck. There was a bit of ice still left on the ground from the spring melt. The temperature was perfect, not too hot, not too cold.

Bikes + Parts02 Aug 2008 12:34 pm

Safety Helmet

Safety Helmets are required by law when you ride in california highways. You can be cited for not wearing safety helmets on any motorcycle that are up and above 49cc

Eye Protection

Eye Protection is not yet required by law and but it always safest to have one.

Daytime Use of Headlight

Daytime use of headlight is required by law-modulating headlight permitted, required for vehicles manufactured during or after 1978

Passenger Seat

Passenger Seat is required if carrying a passenger

Passenger Footrest
Passenger Footrest is required if carrying a passenger

Helmet Spekers

Helmet Speakers should have Single earphone only and it is illegal to have dual earphone speakers

Muffler

Muffler is required by california state law. No muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device (27150. Adequate Muffler Required).

Maximum Sound Level

Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 ft from center lane of travel:1)Pre-1970..92dba; 2) After 1969, and before 1973…88dba; 3) After 1972, and before 1975…86dba; 4) After 1974, and before 1986…83dba; 5) After 1985…80dba (27201-27202. Motorcycle Limits).

California State Insurance Requirements

Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(15/30/5) – Financial responsibility requried. A driver involved in an accident who fails to prove existence of financial responsibility at time of accident shall have driver’s license suspended for 1 year.
Handlebar Height A person shall not drive a two-wheel motorcycle that is equipped with handlebars so positioned that the hands of the driver, when upon the grips, are more than six inches above his or her shoulder height when sitting astride the seat.

RameshRajan- An Avid Motorcycle Rider and Reasearcher has been riding motorcycles for more than 15 years and in 20 countries. His Famous Research Work is related to Motorcycle History