French mathematician Jacques Ozanam was the first to describe the idea of having a human powered vehicle in 1696, something with which a person can drive himself without horses. A four wheeled carriage that was steered by a driver and pedaled by his servant was invented. In 1813, a German baron invented a vehicle with four wheels that can carry two up to four passengers who worked a crank through their legs while another passenger assisted in steering the vehicle with a tiller.
From the 1880s to the 1890s, bicycles became very popular as the safety bike was developed. Now, we use bicycles as just merely one of the ways to travel, to work out, or for recreation, all comfortable with all the improved gears and Ibera Pakrak bags. Sometimes we underestimate the power of cycling and forget the necessary things we should to maintain the good old bicycle. The following are some tips on how to be a responsible biker.
The ABC Quick Check must be the first priority of a biker before he takes the seat. ABC Quick Check stands for Air, Brakes, Cranks, Quick releases, and Check test rides. Your tires, brakes, chains and cranks should all be properly maintained and must work the way they should before anything else. Your bike can be as deadly as a motorcycle if you are not giving it the proper care.
If you find any damage on the tires, have them replaced. Pads should be regularly inspected for wear and tear, and install new ones if more than three fourths of the pad has already been utilized. Your thumb should fit between the brake lever handlebar to ensure that you can get to squeeze those brakes all the way if you have to.
Your helmet should be of the right size for you head. To know if your helmet suits you, check if the front of your helmet is level with a two finger width above the eyebrows. There should be only minimal movement when you shake your head wearing the helmet.
Dress for the weather as bicycles do not really offer the same weather protection cars and other vehicles offer. For example, be armed with a waterproof jacket when there is rain and go for ear warmers and gloves when it is cold. It is also highly recommended to wear reflective and bright clothing. Be careful if you do not have a chain guard. Keep your pants far from the chain by using leg bands or by rolling the pant legs up.
Once those are taken care of, you may want to pack the must haves of every biker. Bring a spare tube that is exclusive for your bike and your bike alone, in case of unlucky circumstances that you will have a flat tire. If you have never changed one, you can watch DIY videos or ask bike shops how to.
Bring sunscreen if you know it will be cruelly hot outside. Use a horn or a bell when warning or giving out signs during road travel. Secure a U Lock to avoid loss and theft. Pack your calories with a supply of high energy food such as power bars, cereal bars, bread, cheese, and chocolate bars.
The choice in selecting your handlebar should depend on your reason for biking. If you are going for performance, opt for a lower handlebar. For maximum comfort, go for a higher handlebar. Bicycle seats are also gender specific, so you may want to explore your options before purchasing one as they are all designed uniquely and diversely.
From the 1880s to the 1890s, bicycles became very popular as the safety bike was developed. Now, we use bicycles as just merely one of the ways to travel, to work out, or for recreation, all comfortable with all the improved gears and Ibera Pakrak bags. Sometimes we underestimate the power of cycling and forget the necessary things we should to maintain the good old bicycle. The following are some tips on how to be a responsible biker.
The ABC Quick Check must be the first priority of a biker before he takes the seat. ABC Quick Check stands for Air, Brakes, Cranks, Quick releases, and Check test rides. Your tires, brakes, chains and cranks should all be properly maintained and must work the way they should before anything else. Your bike can be as deadly as a motorcycle if you are not giving it the proper care.
If you find any damage on the tires, have them replaced. Pads should be regularly inspected for wear and tear, and install new ones if more than three fourths of the pad has already been utilized. Your thumb should fit between the brake lever handlebar to ensure that you can get to squeeze those brakes all the way if you have to.
Your helmet should be of the right size for you head. To know if your helmet suits you, check if the front of your helmet is level with a two finger width above the eyebrows. There should be only minimal movement when you shake your head wearing the helmet.
Dress for the weather as bicycles do not really offer the same weather protection cars and other vehicles offer. For example, be armed with a waterproof jacket when there is rain and go for ear warmers and gloves when it is cold. It is also highly recommended to wear reflective and bright clothing. Be careful if you do not have a chain guard. Keep your pants far from the chain by using leg bands or by rolling the pant legs up.
Once those are taken care of, you may want to pack the must haves of every biker. Bring a spare tube that is exclusive for your bike and your bike alone, in case of unlucky circumstances that you will have a flat tire. If you have never changed one, you can watch DIY videos or ask bike shops how to.
Bring sunscreen if you know it will be cruelly hot outside. Use a horn or a bell when warning or giving out signs during road travel. Secure a U Lock to avoid loss and theft. Pack your calories with a supply of high energy food such as power bars, cereal bars, bread, cheese, and chocolate bars.
The choice in selecting your handlebar should depend on your reason for biking. If you are going for performance, opt for a lower handlebar. For maximum comfort, go for a higher handlebar. Bicycle seats are also gender specific, so you may want to explore your options before purchasing one as they are all designed uniquely and diversely.
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