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Rear suspension comprehension: fine-tune your bounce per ounce with this start-to-finish guide to rear shock setup

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Measuring shock stroke, sag and total shock length, changing coil shock and air shock preloads, and adjusting damping will eliminate bicycle compression sags for smooth riding through holes and bumps. Bicycle handling and performance requires fine tuning to fit the owners weight and riding style.

Author: Drake, Geoff
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1998
Maintenance and repair, Bicycles

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Davis Phinney on: sprinting

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Cyclists should experiment with riding position to find the best technique for sprinting. It is important not to come too far forward over the handlebars. Details about pedal stroke, beginning the sprint, hand and arm position, wind resistance, crashes and gear selection are given.

Author: Drake, Geoff, Phinney, Davis
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1993

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Circular thinking

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Most bicycle riders, even celebrities, pedal by pushing down with both feet at the same time. Experts recommend a technique that pedals in circles, and uses a method of pulling-up. Visualization and practice help perfect the routine.

Author: Drake, Geoff
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1992

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