http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Alastair+Hamilton Sports Alastair Hamilton Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=163897&ca=Sports In a perfect world you could buy any bike you wanted at a price you could afford, but in the real world mountain biking prices vary wildly. We provide some tips on what to look for. Buying a house is just about the most important investment you can make in your life. Various means of transportation... Sports Alastair Hamilton Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=163898&ca=Sports There are so many different models of bikes on the market today that it is almost impossible for the average rider to know them all. It's a good thing, therefore, that bike magazines and websites provide reviews of all the bikes and gears available. The sport of bicycling has exploded in the last se... Sports Alastair Hamilton Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=163899&ca=Sports The chain is the crucial element of a bicycle - if it breaks, you aren't going anywhere. So proper maintenance is essential. Of all the components on your bike, the chain is the most important. No chain....no go! Proper chain maintenance will extend the life of your chain - although any chain should... Sports Alastair Hamilton Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=163900&ca=Sports Mountain biking is a fun sport but it is also dangerous. However, participants can lesson their chances of injury by taking a few precautions. First off, of course, they should have the necessary skills before even getting on the mountain. Practically anyone can get on a bike and ride around their n... Sports Alastair Hamilton Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=163902&ca=Sports The lowrider bike craze sweeping the urban United States is energizing the creative impulses of young adults, as they express their personalities on comfortable bikes. I was just a little kid in the late 1960s, when the TV show The Munsters was on the air in Prime Time TV, young enough to feel that... Sports Alastair Hamilton Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=163022&ca=Sports Practically everybody wants to feel that they are an individual, and to have their own particular needs met, whether they are a road biker or a mountain biker. So whether you want customization or custom-built, there's a bike out there for you. If you're thinking of getting a custom-made mountain bi... Sports Alastair Hamilton Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=163019&ca=Sports The joy of the mountain bike is that they come with so many gears that, if you shift into the lowest one, you can ride up a mountain with no problem. It may take you all day, but you can do it. It's been a long time since the "10-speed" bike was the ne plus ultra of biking sophistication when it cam... Sports Alastair Hamilton Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=163020&ca=Sports To lots of people, money is know object and they can afford to pay for the top-of-the-line gear they want. Other people need to be more cost conscience and look for bargains. There are as many brand-new bikes sitting unused in people's garages as there are in bike stores. Well, that is perhaps an ex... Sports Alastair Hamilton Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=163021&ca=Sports Biking is such a popular sport and there are many wide varieties of bikes on the market, in a varied pricing range. But for those serious athletes, the custom-built bike might be the way to go. Ever heard of Randonneuring? Sounds French, doesn't it? Well, the sport originated in France, but is becom... Sports Alastair Hamilton Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=163024&ca=Sports Most bicycles are dull and boring - they come out of a cookie cutter and they all look the same. Not so the lowrider bike. Once their owners get their hands on them, their lowrider becomes a personalized piece of art. Custom upholstery, rims, special whitewall tires, and sound systems are common on...