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Like marathon running, you need to acclimatize your body to the pounding your body will experience during a 24 hour mountain bike race. Along with pushing the pedals for a full day, the repetitive bumps are one of the biggest causes of fatigue during a 24 hour solo. Even with suspension you will still be getting thousands of jolts of various sizes during your race. With the right training you can train the body to tolerate the pounding with less fatigue. Think of the bumps as body shots in boxing. One isn't going to knock you out but thousands of...

When looking at carbon fiber road bikes it can get confusing. Different types of carbon fiber and different shaped frames all lead to bikes that look similar on paper but ride very different out on the road. This is the hard part with carbon.When you look at metal bikes, each type of metal has specific characteristics that hold true for bike made from that material. Steel is a springy material that trades stiffness for comfort and durability. Aluminum is stiffer but gives a harsher ride and isn't as durable. And historically, Litespeed has been known for titanium which is the...

This review is tough to write as I don't know where to begin with the paradigm shift we are seeing with this bike. Five years ago the idea of riding a carbon fiber frame offroad seemed insane. Okay for road but not tough enough for the trail. Now that idea has been dumped on its head. For 2012, many companies are offering carbon fiber mountain bikes in hardtail and full suspension with both 26" and 29" wheels. The first of these new wonder bikes I've been able to test is the Rocky Mountain 29" Vertex 970 RSL. Full carbon 29"er...

Why would you want to increase your testosterone levels?If you are a super lean uber male then don`t worry about this. But if you are like many people who are chasing their fitness goals and would like to make more progress and feel better then read on.Testosterone is a big key to making athletic progress and feeling like a man. A lot of the male traits, which are in part driven by testosterone, like aggression, competitiveness, the joy in breaking shit and liking to get physical whether with the ladies or get in a fight, are frowned upon these days....

As well as making sure you measure yourself before you buy new swimwear in order to get a perfect fit, it's also useful to know what body shape you are as this will help you in general when browsing different swimwear and beachwear styles and sizes. Put the two things together and you should find that you buy stylish swimwear or beachwear which is flattering for your particular body shape. This will help you look your best on the beach this Summer.There are essentially six general body shapes to be aware of and it is likely that you will fit...