Saturday, August 3, 2013

Help identifying the model of this Gary Fisher mountain bike?

best kids mountain bike 24 on Bikes 2U Direct -- Mountain bikes : Front suspension -- Saracen ...
best kids mountain bike 24 image



Anna and


Looking for a mountain bike for my boyfriend for Xmas but I dont know anything about them and dont want to get ripped off. The guy doesnt know the model of this Gary Fisher bike so i cant look up more info on it. Here is a picture:

http://i49.tinypic.com/160y5c2.jpg

He is asking $200 for it. Good deal or not?



Answer
Hard to tell really from the small, low-res pic, but it looks like an older kids bike. Judging the size of the rings vs. tires, its probably 24" wheels. Stem assembly suggests that its at least 12-14 years old. Or really cheap.

I certainly wouldn't pay $200 for it.

What's the optimal handlebar width for mountain biking (all-mountain style)? High or low rise? ?




I Shouldn'


I'm 6'0" and most concerned about control going down, but twisty technical single track is also important. Thx...


Answer
Well....you have optimal body fit, and you have optimal riding style. Bars are generally chosen by the width of your shoulders as a starting point. Grab a broomstick with one hand and hold it out in front of you horizontally while putting your other hand on it. If you measure that outside distance, this is most likely where you're going to be most comfortable.

Cross country bars started to get ridiculously narrow for a few years. I have a couple old flat bars that I cut down to 22-1/2" and 23-1/4". I just look at them sadly now and wish I had that metal back. lol. The trend lately has been with wider 25"-28" bars and for good reason. Wider bars do give you a little better control, but they also tend to give people less discomfort in their shoulder blades, neck, and hands....especially if you ride aggressively or take drops and jumps. When I made the switch to wide bars, I immediately noticed that my hands felt fresher and on longer rides/urban drop rides the twinge in my lower neck/between the shoulder blades went away.

As far as rise, sweep, and bend, it's just personal preference. You can use different rises to dial in your cockpit height/fit on a particular bike/fork combo.

I ride 31.8mm 27-1/2" bars with a 1.5" rise now and I think I found my sweet spot with them. I'm 6' tall, 34" sleeve, 43" chest. When I get on other people's xc bikes that have 24" and 25" bars it feels like I'm riding a kid's bike and a little too twitchy for my liking. Keep in mind that if you have twisty trails lined with trees, wide bars will add some more challenge and you might find yourself jacking your wheel and flying over the bars if you aren't careful. I did that a couple times at first. lol. :o)




Powered by Yahoo! Answers

How much weight will i loose?

best kids bike review on best sellers the new york times best sellers children s books ...
best kids bike review image



newtozer0


Hey guys, i've decided to get off my lazy but and started to work out.
I spend too much time on my computer as i work from my pc, and i love the job so i don't want to quit it.

I'm 17yrs old. 6ft Tall, 300 pounds in weight. I don't want to get skinny, i just want to become a reasonable weight and tone up maybe even build big muscle.

I have bought a exercise bike and weight lifting set, i normally burn 1000 calories in 1 hour + 1/2, should i repeat this session 3 times a day? also i weight lift 3 times a day for half hour.

My daily calories intake is around 1500, i don't eat any fat foods really, i've always eaten healthy plus i drink lots of water.

Just wondering if i should change my routine and what's the max calories i should burn everyday? also how much weight should i lose.

Thanks for reading guys, any help will be appreciated.
Hi, sorry guys... forgot to mention i'm Male. Some of you thought i'm female. Many thanks for the replies!



Answer
The following healthy living recommendations will help you if youâre trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Avoid âHigh Glycemic Load Carbsâ (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d

*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is âWeight Training for Dummiesâ. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/

A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is âFitness for Dummiesâ.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is âDietary Guidelines for Americans 2005â. A superb book to read is âYou The Ownerâs Manualâ. An excellent periodic publication is the âNutrition Action Health Letterâ. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com

Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

How long will it take for me to lose the weight?




Maria Rose


hey everyone who answers this question.
How long will it take me to los e about 50- 60 lbs, if i excercise 7 days a week for about 35 min. to an hour a day. I walk Around a whole block which is about 4 street lights( about 2-3 miles ) i wear a plastic sweat suit, 2.5 lb. weights on my ankles, sweat shorts, a sweat waist band, a hooded sweater. or i sometimes bike ride from my house to a street named lampson - dale-chapman-katella-beach blvd and back to my house. about 3-6 miles. and i sweat about half a gallon.



Answer
The following healthy living recommendations will help you if youâre trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Avoid âHigh Glycemic Load Carbsâ (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d

*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is âWeight Training for Dummiesâ. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/

A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is âFitness for Dummiesâ.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is âDietary Guidelines for Americans 2005â. A superb book to read is âYou The Ownerâs Manualâ. An excellent periodic publication is the âNutrition Action Health Letterâ. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com

Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.




Powered by Yahoo! Answers