Road: race/triathlon
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Nine-speed bikes, new aero composite-spoke wheels and blade-shaped frames are some of the hottest trends in road racer and triathlon bicycles. Some of the newest road racer and triathlon bikes and parts are profiled, including the Kestrel 500 SCi, Softride Power Wing 650, Kona Kapu and the Ibis Raw ti stem.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1997
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Tips from a hot talent
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Rising bike racing star Tyler Hamilton advises beginning racers to find an experienced rider to act as mentor. It is important to balance other people's advise with one's perception of his or her body's needs. Hamilton also encourages the use of a heart rate monitor to gauge a rider's fatigue level.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1997
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Schwinn Homegrown LXT
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The Homegrown LXT from Schwinn Bicycle Co. is easy to handle and has an aluminum frame which provides improved strength and crashworthiness. One drawback of the product is the length of the rear brake arms which may cause injury to the calves.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1996
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