Road Bike
Road Bike
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 EXUSTAR E PR70 Titanium Look Delta Road Bike Pedals NEW  US $79.97
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 EXUSTAR E PR70CK Road Bike Look Delta Carbon Pedals NEW US $34.97
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 Shimano Ultegra PD 6620 Road Bike SPD Clipless Pedals US $24.99
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 Shimano PD A520 SPD Pedals and cleats NEW US $25.49
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 MKS Steel Toe Clips Medium Chrome Fixie Road Bike Fixed Gear Bicycle Bike US $19.99
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 MKS Deep Steel Toe Clips Large Chrome Fixie Road Bike Fixed Gear Bicycle Bike US $21.99
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 All City Swan Road Style Double Toe Clips Chrome Fixie Road Bike Fixed Gear US $22.99
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 MKS Steel Toe Clips Large Chrome Fixie Road Bike Fixed Gear Bicycle Bike US $19.99
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 MKS Steel Toe Clips X Large Chrome Fixie Road Bike Fixed Gear Bicycle Bike US $19.99
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 All City Double Toe Straps Black Leather Fixie Road Bike Fixed Gear Bicycle US $34.99
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 All City Deluxe Double Strap Brown Leather Fixie Road Bike Fixed Gear Bicycle US $43.99
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 All City Deluxe Double Strap White Leather Fixie Road Bike Fixed Gear Bicycle US $43.99
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 MKS Black Leather Toe Straps 420mm Long Fixie Road Bike Fixed Gear Bicycle Bike US $34.99
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 All City Double Toe Straps Brown Leather Fixie Road Bike Fixed Gear Bicycle US $34.99
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 Shimano 105 PD 5700 silver road bike pedals US $15.50
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 Time RXS Carbon Road Bike Bicycle Pedals US $42.00
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 Crank Brothers Eggbeater 3 Clipless Pedal Blue US $67.09
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 Wellgo Road Track Bike 9 16 Pair Pedals Alloy NEW US $14.97
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 Vintage Shimano Dura Ace 7401 Road Pedals Clipless Bike Cycling US $39.99
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 Vintage Shimano Dura Ace 6401 Road Pedals Clipless Bike Cycling US $39.99
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 Speedplay X2 Pedals Clipless Road Bike Cycling Stainless Steel US $75.00
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 LOOK PD 6401 Clipless Road Pedals US $19.99
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 2012 LOOK KEO 2 MAX Carbon road bike pedals with Cleats US $127.95
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 NEW 2012 Shimano 105 SPD SL Road Bike Pedal PD 5700 Black with SH 11 Cleats US $61.95
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 NEW LOOK KEO 2 MAX CARBON PEDALS US $100.00
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 Shimano 105 Pedals PD 5700 SPD SL Black w cleats Road Bike 2011 US $30.00
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 VP FLAT CAGE 9 16 MOUNTAIN BIKE BICYCLE PEDALS MTB US $11.97
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 Time RXS Carbon Road Pedals US $100.00
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 SET OF 2 WELLGO ROAD BICYCLE BIKE PEDAL TOE CLIPS US $.99
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 WELLGO TRACK FIXED GEAR ROAD BIKE PEDALS GOLD LITE 228G US $5.37
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 WELLGO ROAD BIKE PEDALS W 40 W40 W CLEATS LOOK COMP NEW US $21.87
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 WELLGO W 40 W40 ROAD BIKE PEDALS SET BLACK W CLEATS US $20.87
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 VP FOLDING ROAD MOUNTAIN BIKE BICYCLE PEDALS DAHON NEW US $15.87
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 Pedal foot clips fixie fixed gear road bike US $1.00
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 WELLGO TRACK FIXIE FIXED GEAR BIKE PEDAL TOE CLIPS SET US $8.87
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 VP R70 Road Bike Bicycle Clip in Pedals LOOK Compatible US $27.87
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 WELLGO ROAD BIKE BICYCLE PEDAL TOE CLIPS LARGE SILVER US $8.87
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 MKS Sylvan SY 1 Pedals Pedal Bicycle Road Touring Bike Old School Pedalset 9 16 US $10.05
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 VINTAGE Road Bike Pedals Bicycle made in Italy Dahon Violin Shaped US $14.98
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 Shimano PD6610 Ultegra Road Pedal Set US $11.51
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 Forte CR150 Road Cycling Bike Pedal Complete with Box and Instructions US $12.00
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 NEW SET Look Keo Cleats 9 deg Re Float Road Bike Bicycle US $24.99
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 NEW SET Look Keo Cleats 45 deg Float Road Bike Bicycle US $10.49
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 Lyotard road bike alloy body cage pedals 14 x 125 metric French threaded 1972 US $102.50
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 Vintage ALE Toe Clips Red Anodized Made In Italy Extra Short Size NOS US $14.99
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 NEW Look Keo Blade Carbon Pedals Chromo 16nm Road Bike Clipless Pedal Cleats US $150.00
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 Vintage Leather Road Bicycle Toe Clip Straps NOS white track fixie Bike NEW US $15.00
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 Road Track Bike Steel Double Toe Clips Large Straps NEW US $24.97
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 SHIMANO 600 PEDALS ROAD TRACK FIXED w XL TOE CLIPS STRAPS EXC COND PRE ULTEGRA US $27.69
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 Shimano Dura Ace SH 90 SPD R Road Bike Shoe Cleats Pair US $4.95
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Road Biking: Getting In Shape The Fun Way
If you're like most people in America, you're probably looking to get in a bit better shape. Of course, we all know this isn't as easy as it sounds. Finding the time can be difficult, but find the motivation can be even harder when all you have to look forward to is a long slog on the treadmill. You need a way to exercise that you'll love, rather than dread. If you can't wait to go do your workout, you'll certainly be in much better shape.
For me, and for many others, road biking fits this description perfectly. Nothing else is quite like the sensation of freedom and speed you get from riding on a road bike, watching the miles fly by as you proppel yourself under your own power through the scenic countryside. You're getting one of the best workouts there is, but you won't even notice. Instead, you'll be pushing yourself to race your buddies to the top of the hill, or taking tight corners as you fly down a curvy mountain road at car-like speeds.
The reason road biking is such a great workout, besides the fact that its a ton of fun, is that it works multiple body energy systems. Most of you are probably familiar with the concept of "aerobic" and "anaerobic" exercise. Without getting into the details, we can summarize aerobic exercise as long, slow, gradual exercise that keeps your heart rate up, and anaerobic excerise as short, very high intensity effort. Working both systems is essential for optimal fitness, and road biking does just this.
For example, when you're do a long, slow, flat ride, you're helping work your aerobic systems. When you're sprinting that last portion of a steep hill climb, you're getting an intense anaerobic workout. You control what kind of workout you get but what kind of ride you take. It's that simple.
So, what does it take to get in on a great sport like this? Well, its fortunately quite simple. With just a bike, shoes, helmet, proper clothing, and a few other accessories, you're off and ready to go. Since its just ride a bike, you don't need to take any special classes to learn what you need to do. Of course, there will be a slight learning curve if you've never ridden a road bike before.
Compared to the inexpensive, heavy, clunky cheap bikes most people spend their lives riding, a road bike will feel like a highly tuned sports car. In other words, it will be twitchy and fast, and you need to pay attention to keep from crashing. Don't worry, though, you'll catch on soon enough as you start riding.
In fact, once you get going with the riding, you'll discover one of the best things about road biking: progression. The more you ride, the faster you'll get. Soon you'll be timing yourself on your favorite rides, attempting to break your previous records. By doing this, you are literally watching yourself getting in better shape, and having a blast while doing it!
So, I hope all this has helped you see a little what road biking can do for your fitness. It's easy, fun, and can last you a lifetime. Visit your local bike ship today, or read more to find out even more about this great sport.
About the Author
David Wilson is a road biker and webmaster. He invites you to visit his sites and learn how to road bike, shop for road biking gear, and simple read up on the great sport of road biking.