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Bontrager's Myth of K.O.P.S. |
The Myth of Knee Over
Pedal Spindle
Keith Bontrager Keith discusses his centre of gravity approach to bike sizing and fitting. This is a well written and interesting article found on Sheldon Brown's somewhat eccentric "Harris Cyclery" page, which also has many interesting links. |
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Jobst Brandt (not yet posted) |
The Best of Jobst Brandt
an unauthorized collection, edited by Stephen Hynes Anyone who has spent time reading the rec.bicycles.tech newsgroup will have come across this prolific debunker of the myth and misinformation that is the stock and trade of the bicycle industry and the received truth of many enthusiasts. Jobst is an engineer with Hewlett Packard, and author of "The Bicycle Wheel," which is probably the finest digest of wheel building technique. He is also very funny. |
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FAQ |
rec.bicycles FAQ
many contributors Most questions on cycling have already been asked, and most have been answered, and many of those answers are archived in the Frequently Asked Questions of rec.bicycles. |
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International
Mountain Bicycling Association
If you are interested in trail activism or mountain biker sponsored environmental projects, this is a great place to begin your search for an organization with which you can become involved. IMBA both raises awareness and money to buy trails permanently dedicated to our sport. |
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What You Need
Jason Hallisey, Hillside Mountain Bikes The commercial imperative to buy stuff you don't need has been around a long time, and mountain bikes have certainly caught it. Jason tells you what you really need. |