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Youngest team member 8 year old @naribmx with a #Superman in yesterday’s shows for @town_of_miami_lakes #bicyclerodeo #bikesaftey this kid is learning new tricks all the time. #bmxtrickstars #bmxshow #bmxstunt (at Miami Lakes, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvHtc8ZnPcq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gly7pmaeaq9f

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How to handle a tire blowout while riding a Motorcycle

How to handle a tire blowout while riding a Motorcycle

Motorcycle tires rarely blow with a bang. Follow these useful steps in the event of a tire blowout and you will decrease the risk of damage to your bike while minimizing the risk of danger to yourself and others. Front tire air loss is particularly dangerous because it…

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Apparently I've drilled into Natalie to wear her helmet so much that she continually keeps wearing it into the house. #bikesaftey #nobrainer #bettersafethansorry (at Brown Family Asylum)

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Finding A Bike That Fits Like A Glove

Finding a bike that is comfortable for you to use is highly important. Bad riding habits can cause for a painful, unenjoyable experience. If you’re uncomfortable riding, it could end up deterring you from getting on your bike and enjoying this wonderful simple pleasure.

When you’re looking for your first real bike, that is, outside of a mass merchant store, bikes are no longer measured in wheel size. The frame is what you need to look at. Since biking is such an international sport, these measurements use the metric system.

A good rule of thumb when looking for your potential new bike, stand over it and keep your feet flat on the ground. You should have about an inch or two clearance between the top tube and your crotch for a road bike and about a four-finger width if you’re looking for a mountain bike.

Take the bike for a test ride. While you’re riding, check out how your legs move. They should also be bent, even slightly when the pedal is at its lowest point (This will also give you the most power and the least amount a exhaustion while riding).

It is a common misconception that, when you are stopped, your feet should be able to fully touch the ground. Not true. Your seat should be high enough so when you stop, you straddle the frame. Being on your tippy toes is fine as well as having your bike on an angle (just be mindful on your surroundings) Your seat should also be level, not tilted forward or backward, so you are seated firmly and you do not have to keep tabs on where you are.

Again, if you can, make sure to go for a test spin before you buying. Once you are comfortable in the saddle, you should enjoy miles and miles of fun on your new bike.

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