Ritchey Pro
Ritchey Pro
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 Ritchey Pro True Grip TG6 MTB Handlebar Grips BLACK WHI  US $9.44
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 RITCHY pro 318 x 23 inches NEW US $32.95
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 RITCHEY PRO RIZER RISER MOUNTAIN BIKE HANDLEBAR BAR US $20.87
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 New Ritchey Pro 318mm x 670mm Rizer Riser Handlebar US $20.00
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 RITCHEY LOCK ON MOUNTAIN BIKE BAR HANDLEBAR GRIPS US $15.37
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 NEW Ritchey PRO 318 OS 670mm Wide Rizer Bar Low Riser Handlebar US $26.99
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 Ritchey Pro MTB Rizer Bar 254mm x 620mm Black US $34.93
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 Easton EA30 Mid Rise Handlebar MTB 254 x 635mm Aluminum Black New US $21.99
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 brand new ritchey pro flat bar US $29.99
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 Ritchey Pro Speedmax Locking Grip 130mm Black Lock On MTB Grips US $12.99
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 NEW Ritchey PRO MTB Ergo Bar Ends 140mm Black with White and Red Accents barends US $18.88
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 Ritchey Pro Bar Ends Alloy Ergo 120mm Black US $19.93
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 Ritchey Pro MTB Flat Handlebar 560mm 254mm 5D Rise US $29.96
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 2010 RITCHEY PRO LOGIC MOUNTAIN BIKE BAR ENDS 49g US $9.87
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 Ritchey Speedmax Locking Mountain Bike Handlebar Grips US $5.87
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 New Ritchey Pro Ergo Bar Ends 120mm BB Black US $27.49
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 Ritchey Pro Alloy Flat Bar 5 deg BB Black US $20.00
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 2011 RITCHEY TGV MOUNTAIN BIKE GRIPS DUAL COMP 125MM US $1.87
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 New Ritchey Pro Short Bar Ends 102mm BB Black US $27.49
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 Ritchey Pro Logic MTB Bar Ends Black 100mm 222mm US $31.93
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 KCNC SC Bone Flat Scandium Alloy MTB Handlebar 254 x 600 mm Black NEW US $78.99
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 NOS RITCHEY WCS FOAM RUBBER GRIPS ULTRA LITE CLASSIC US $19.99
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 Ritchey Pro Handlebar Bar Ends Alloy 100mm Black US $19.93
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 Ergon GR2 Small Carbon Ergonomic MTB Grips Green US $59.93
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 NEW Token MTB Bike Bicycle Gel Double Lock Grips Grip US $16.99
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 New Token Handlebar Bar Ends MTB Mountain Bike Tool Kit US $37.99
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 Ritchey Pro Rizer Bar 38mm Rise Black US $47.99
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 New Token Matrix Carbon Bar Ends MTB Moutain Bike TK984 US $59.99
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 NEW Token Bike Bicycle Double Lock Grips Black 130 mm US $16.99
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 Ritchey Pro handlebars 318mm clamp 5deg 580mm US $25.00
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 KCNC SC Bone Riser Bar MTB Handlebar 15 254 x 710mm Scandium AL7451 Black New US $85.99
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 Easton EC90 Flat MTB Mountain Bike Handlebar 318 x 560 mm New US $97.99
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 NEW Ritchey Pro Rizer Bar 670 x 20mm rise 318 clmp BLK US $29.99
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 KCNC BE1 Bar End Ultra Light 7075 Alloy Blue 1 Pair 49g MTB Mountain New US $61.99
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 Easton MTB Mountain Bike Handlebar EA70 XC Flat 318 580 mm Aluminum Black New US $59.99
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 Easton MTB Mountain Bike Handlebar EC90 XC Flat 318 590 mm 5 Degree Black New US $139.99
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 KCNC SC Bone Riser Bar MTB Handlebar 1 Rise 254 x 710mm Scandium AL7451 Black US $85.99
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 KCNC BE2 Ultra Light MTB XC Bike Handlebar Bar Ends 6061 Alloy Black 1 Pair New US $49.99
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 Easton EA30 Low Riser Handlebar MTB Mountain Bike 318 685 mm Aluminum Black New US $35.99
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 Crank Brothers 2 Cobalt XC MTB Handlebar 318 x 700 mm Matte Black New US $59.99
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 Easton Monkey Bar Handlebar MTB 318 x 685mm Rise 30mm Aluminum Black New US $64.99
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 Ritchey Pro Rizer Bar 15 Rise Black US $47.99
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 Ritchey Pro Flat 10 Degree Top 318x700mm Bar Black US $43.99
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 Ritchey Pro Alloy Mountain Handlebar 670mm NTO US $47.83
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 BIANCHI Bicycle MTB Pro Carbon Barend Bar Handlebar CHB02801 US $30.16
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 RITCHEY PRO SPEEDMAX LOCKING MTB MOUNTAIN BIKE GRIPS US $11.95
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 Singletrack Solutions Pro Barends Black US $24.93
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 RITCHEY PRO RIZER RISER MOUNTAIN BIKE HANDLEBAR BAR NEW US $18.87
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 Ergon GX1 Pro Racing Series Team Green Mtb Grips US $37.96
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 Ritchey Pro Rizer Carbon Handlebar US $100.00
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Mountain Biking--King Of Biking Sports In Texas
Any place where the terrain is rough and the sky is blue in Dallas, Houston or elsewhere in Texas is a place you'll probably find mountain bikers. The sport of mountain biking usually refers to riding bicycles, which possess particular design characteristics, off-road, although sometimes the term simply refers to riding a mountain bike.
It's a tough, demanding sport that requires endurance, good bike handling skills and a lot of self-reliance. It's an individual sport that can be performed almost anywhere. There are certain aspects of mountain biking that are similar to trail running, more so than regular bicycling. And, because riders are often far from civilization, there is a strong ethic of self-reliance. Seasoned riders have learned to repair their broken bikes or flat tires to avoid being stranded in the middle of nowhere. This reliance on survival skills accounts for the group dynamics of the sport. Club rides and other forms of group rides are common, especially on longer treks.
Mountain biking can be roughly broken down into five categories: cross country, downhill, freeride, dirt jump and trials/street riding. And, even though there are five very different terrains to ride upon, most mountain bikes have a similar look: knobby tires, large round- frame tubing, and some sort of suspension or shock absorbers. Mountain biking can be done anywhere from a backyard to a gravel road, but the majority of mountain bikers prefer to ride trails which they call singletrack -- narrow trails that wind through forests, fields, deserts or mountainsides.
The bicycle has really been no stranger to off-roading since its invention toward the end of 1800's. The modern sport of mountain biking originated in the 1970's with several groups of riders in Texas and other areas of the U.S. making valid claims to playing a part in the sport's birth.
Riders in Crested Butte, Colorado, and Cupertino, California, tinkered with their bikes and adapted them to the rigors of off-road riding. Other riders around the country copied their friends who rode motorcycles off-road, and then began riding their bikes in a similar fashion.
However, a group in Marin County, California -- recognized by the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame -- played a central role in the birth of the sport. They began racing down Mount Tamalpais on old 1930's and '40s Schwinn bicycles, retrofitted with better brakes and fatter tires. This group included Joe Breeze, Otis Guy, Gary Fisher and Keith Bontrager among others. It was Joe Breeze who built the first new, purpose-made mountain bike in 1977.
Tom Ritchey built the first regularly-available mountain bike frame, which was accessorized by Gary Fisher and Charlie Kelly and sold by their company called MountainBikes. The first two mass produced mountain bikes, the Specialized Stumpjumper and Univega Alpina Pro, were sold in 1982.
Mountain bikes differ from road racing bicycles in several ways. They have a smaller and stronger frame, knobby, as well as wider and higher-profile tires, which are mounted on a rim that is stronger and more durable than a standard bicycle rim. They also include a larger range of gears, to facilitate climbing up steep hills and over obstacles; a wider flat or upwardly rising handlebar that allows a more upright riding position; and, often, some form of suspension system for either the front wheel or both wheels.
The inherent comfort and flexibility of the modern mountain bike has led to an estimated 80% market share of bike sales in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other countries. While it is estimated that only between 10 and 20% of mountain bikes are actually ridden off-road, the sport of mountain biking has seen an explosion in popularity and diversification.
There are environmental concerns regarding a number of outdoor extreme sports, but properly-built mountain bike trails have little negative environmental impact. Studies reported in the IMBA (International Mountain Bike Association) Trail Solutions manual have shown that a mountain bike's impact is comparable to that of a hiker, and substantially less than that of an equestrian.
But irresponsible use, such as using a trail when it is too wet, can be damaging, whether the individual is on foot, bike, or horseback. It's clear that other activities, such as horseback riding and ATV or motorcycle use, are far more damaging. Improper routing or trail construction techniques may result in a trail that does not hold up well to any kind of use. Riding in rainy conditions can create ruts and holes in the trail, making it less usable.
Physically demanding sports such as mountain biking can be a great way to exercise to maintain good health.
About the Author
Pat Carpenter writes for Precedent Insurance Company. Precedent puts a new spin on health insurance. Learn more at Precedent.com