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New commuting headlight

Like computers headlights have improved by leaps and bounds the last few years. This past summer I sold my old Cygo-Lite light on eBay and used the proceeds to go towards a new NiteNider MiNewt cordless. It has 50 more lumen output, the weighs about 2 pound less, no water bottle batter or wires, charges in 1/2 the time and I can changer from my PC at work via USB too. All this for under $100 which is what I paid for the Cygo-Lite Nitro XM 4 years ago).

If yours headlight is more than 3 years old treat your self to one of the new models on the market and enjoy a few extra hours of riding.

Old Tips of the month

Title	Description	Author
Lighter isn't always better	This season I tried to take some additional weight off my road bike by switching from a Selle Flite saddle to a Selle SLR. (I have used a Flite on all my bikes since 1990) Dumb move! I made sure the height and angles were the same as the previous saddle but no such luck. Every ride longer than 40 miles. Ouch! Remember - all contact points (Hands, Feet, and Bum) have to be happy and comfortable to enjoy a ride. Don't cheap out and lighter isn't always better.	Wallace Wormley
Does your bike fit?	Every wondered if the bike you are riding is the right size or if your stem is too long? Most cyclist who are ride several thousand miles a year should get professionally measured. Most good bike store or frame builder have the equipment to properly measure a rider. It cost around $100 and takes about a hour. Most stores and builders will credit you the fitting cost if you buy a new bike. You can also do it yourself too. Below are some websites that will help you. Peter White Cycles BSN	Wallace Wormley
A great free book	If you have not gone to roadbikerider.com check out their website. It is full of useful training info and if subscribe to their weekly newsletter you get a copy of a free book 29 Pro Cycling Secrets.	Wallace Wormley
An awesome way to clean your chain	Are you are some one who removes the chain from the bike and soaks it in solvent to clean their chain? If so consider investing in an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. It will leave your chain spotless and no scrubbing! If you shop around you can find one for under $50.	Wallace Wormley
Why a good pre-race warm-up is important	Can a good warm-up have that much affect on a race? Yes. A good warm-up permits a gradual increase in metabolic processes and prevents premature accumulation of lactic acid. This means less fatigue at higher levels of exercise. Read full article	Gale Bernhardt
Recommended Home Mechanic Tool Lists	Maintaining your own bike can be fun, but it can also be confusing at times to know which tools you will need to perform the service you want. Read full article	Park Tools

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