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A bicycle is one of the most human-powered machines in the world, and some of the fastest bikes in this category are the racing bicycles which incorporate the latest in metal and composite technology as well as engineering. These advances have trickled down from racing bikes to ordinary everyday bicycles; this includes high-tech bicycle frames, gear and drive trains, wheels, pedals, and saddles.
Bike Frames
There are many suppliers of bikes and frames from all over the world; however, brands like La Piovra bikes supply top quality custom frames and other components made from light aluminum alloy which tends to decrease overall weight and increase performance. Another very famous bicycle company from Italy is De Rosa which creates spectacular bikes, frames, and other components. The De Rosa bike frame fitted in their exotic bikes like the De Rosa R848 is one of their exotic racing bikes used by professionals. These very expensive bikes are specifically made for individual racers according to their current weight, height, etc. They also have more reasonably priced machines but packs all the qualities of the more expensive and professional racing bikes.
Time Trial
Watching bicycle races can be pretty exciting, but it is watching time trial races where individual riders or teams race against the clock; the races may be held outdoors or in specially-built velodromes. To find time trial bicycles for sale, prospective clients need to check out the models, what they can do, and the prices from specialty shops which stock these items. There are a few differences between normal road bikes and time trial bicycles; they use special handlebars which are fixed in such a way that they allow the rider to rest their forearms during the race and cut down on drag. Time trial bicycles are usually only available for sale from specialist bike shops and potential customers have a choice of makes, quality, design, brands, and prices.
Quality Components
Another top quality bicycle manufacturer is Taiwan-based Merida who manufactures mountain, road, leisure, and kids bicycles since 1972. Many of the top models of Merida road bikes and mountain bikes are engineered and designed in Germany and manufactured in Taiwan. Their fame is such that they are in demand worldwide, especially their mountain bikes, which are rated as being one of the best in the world. They have also come up with electronic shifting road bikes where gears are changed electronically based on different road conditions. This has proved to be faster than manually changing gears and has resulted in a very smooth and strain-free ride. Finding the best quality bikes and components is sometimes difficult, but there are online outlets where the best quality bikes and accessories can be sourced.
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