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At Speed: Traveling the Long Road between Two Points

From the lowest highway in North America to the highest, W. Scott Olsen takes readers on a journey that is more about going than about getting there. These are stories of travel as it is lived, essays about motion and the desire to keep moving. In a companionable style that puts readers in the passenger seat, Olsen describes his travels through the United States, observing the world close-up as it rushes toward and then away from his old Jeep. The Upper Peninsula in March, a one-day drive from D

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Mongoose Spear Men’s Dual Suspension Bike (26-Inch Wheels)

  • Shimano EZ-fire shift system
  • Promax performance disc brakes
  • Alloy-forged 3-piece crankset
  • MTB rise bars & Ahead stem
  • 21-speed Shimano EF50 & TX30 shifting system

The Mongoose Spear 26 Inch Men’s Bike takes you on a ride that will get your adrenaline pumping and heart racing. Enjoy the great outdoors with a great since of adventure.

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Polar CS100B Cycling Computer Heart Rate Monitor (2008 Model)

  • Affordable handlebar-mounted cycling computer with included heart rate monitor
  • New Estimated Time of Arrival feature based on your cycling speed
  • Target heart rate zones with visual and audible alarms; graphical comparison of heart rate and speed
  • Cycling measurements: speed (current, average and max); trip; distance
  • Wheel size settings for two bicycles, speed sensor installation for different fork shapes

The CS100 combines all the features of a high end cycle computer with a fully functional heart rate monitor. With key features like AutoStart, Autostop and Autolap you’ll have everything you need for sport or fitness riding.The handlebar-mounted Polar CS100 combines all the features of a high-end cycle computer with a fully functional heart rate monitor–the Polar T31 coded transmitter. (The similarly featured CS100B offers heart rate monitor compatibility, but does not come with a monitor.) The

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Wellgo Road Pedals w/ Toe Clips & Straps 105 Style

  • 105 Style Pedals
  • 9/16
  • Includes toe clips and straps

PEDAL ROAD ACTION 9/16 105 TYPE By WELLGO W/TOECLIPS+STRAPS

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TV XX 28-42 chainrings and spider for Specialized S-Works crank

TruVativ XX ChainringsItem SpecificationsColorGrey/SilverFitsSpecialized S-Works CrankarmMaterialAL7050Bolt Pattern4-BoltChain CompatibilityShim/SRAM 10

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TV XX 26-39 chainrings and spider for Specialized S-Works crank

TruVativ XX ChainringsItem SpecificationsColorGrey/SilverFitsSpecialized S-Works CrankarmMaterialAL7050Bolt Pattern4-BoltChain CompatibilityShim/SRAM 10

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Mountain Bike – Ordinary Leisure Or Great Sport?

Mountain bike or mountain biking is one the most popular sports as mentioned by some biking enthusiasts. Others are having it as a simple leisure while some are taking it seriously, taking it to the extreme.

Mountain biking have become more challenging over the years. Let it be uphill or a downhill trek, mountain biking brings forth excitement, happiness and certain adrenaline rush. Others may say that my heart is pumping as if it’s about to explode.

Over the years, bike manufacturers have developed innovative ways to further improve the performance of mountain bikes. From a traditional brakes to the latest disc brakes which gained the respect of bike enthusiast. These brakes are the most reliable whether you’re having an uphill or a downhill trek.

Manufacturers have come up to an idea of developing a light weight body that can withstand the pressure of biking. You may travel to your desired speed without even exerting too much effort. This development pushed biking experience to the limit. Indeed, they are reliable but they are somehow costly.

This type of sport requires focus and concentration for you not to stumble. A little slip of attention may result to broken bones, bruising or even strained muscles. It is expected in this type of sport.

Whether you’re a rookie or a pro, everybody is entitled to this experience. Whether it’s uphill trekking or a downhill trek, one thing is guaranteed- rush of adrenaline. As the saying goes, no pain no gain. So go out and take a sweat with your mountain bike.

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On the Grid: A Plot of Land, An Average Neighborhood, and the Systems that Make Our World Work

A lively, captivating investigation into the infrastructure that makes society possible
In our daily lives, we’re surrounded by wires, pipes, utility poles, cell phone towers, and a myriad of other infrastructure that facilitate almost everything we do. Even though these systems are essential, when was the last time you gave them much thought? Not only is infrastructure shrouded in mystery, much of it is woefully out of date?bridges are falling, public transportation is overcrowded, and mo

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Inline Tube 29 X 1.9/2.3 – 700 X 47/58c Pv

  • 29 x 2.3
  • 32 mm presta
  • 8.4 ounces

Individually boxed

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Diamondback Recoil Comp Full Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels), Matte Blue, Large/20-Inch

  • 6061-T6 Aluminum Recoil 4″ Trail Frame
  • Rockshox Tora 289 85mm-130mm Fork / X-Fusion Glide RL Rear Shock
  • Truvativ Iso-Flow 3.0 Crankset
  • Weinmann Double Wall Disc Rims
  • Hayes HMX-4 Mechanical Disc Brakes

If a no nonsense full suspension trail bike is what you’re after, look no further. Our Recoil and Recoil Comp are both rock-solid trail bikes built around an extremely reliable optimized single-pivot 4” travel full suspension frame. A frame that not only boasts a bullet-proof design, but one that is also both durable and lightweight too.

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Kawasaki KDX1 26-Inch Dual Suspension Mountain Bike

  • Kawasaki full-suspension frame mountain bike
  • Shock absorber fork and rear frame
  • Indexed twist-shift and linear-pull MTB brakes
  • 21-speed Shimano gears
  • Knobby MTB tires and kickstand

Kawasaki KDX126FS Men’s 26″ Dual Suspension ¿ The all new KDX126FS offers high tech off-road performance in a full size frame and wheel. It features a 21-speed Shimano drive-train, alloy linear pull brakes, knobby all-terrain tires and genuine suspension front and rear. Totaling up to an awesome package at a great price. Kickstand included.The Kawasaki KDX126FS 26-inch Dual Suspension Mountain Bike offers high tech off-road performance in a full size frame and wheel. It features a 21-speed Shim

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Mongoose Sector Men’s Dual Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels)

  • Dual Promax Disc Brakes
  • 24 Speed Shimano Drivetrain
  • RST Capa-T8 Fork
  • Shimano Tourney Alloy Cranks
  • Anodized Black Wheels; Alloy QR Hubs

Head deep into the great outdoors with the Mongoose Maxim men’s 26-inch mountain bike. The Maxim is equipped with a full-suspension frame that maximizes comfort and performance, along with a suspension fork that smoothes bumps and increases control. The bike’s linear pull brakes, meanwhile, provide sure stopping power on any terrain. Other features include 21-speed SRAM twist shifters, a Shimano rear derailleur, a three-piece crank, and lightweight alloy rims.

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