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Running, Swimming & Cycling

Whether you are a triathlon competitor, going pro in swimming, cycling or running or just using some of these activities to gain physical strength and improve your health, this discussion board is the right place to learn and share.

What do you think about converting a bike to single speed gear?

I realize that there comes a time in the lifecycle of a bike when the cost of replacing certain components becomes too high. New chain rings, cranks, bottom brackets, derailleur and other parts can pile up to several hundred dollars. I faced this problem two weeks ago when I decided to bring to life...

by User avatar abeu

Are there any swimming training movies?

My brother has recently started training aikido and he downloaded movies from the Internet where various aikido techniques are explained and demonstrated. That means he can watch them after the training and if he hasn’t understood something he can look for that in the movie. Are there similar...

by User avatar innis

Giving up on my freestyle strokes

Answered by a doctor

I enjoyed swimming freestyle. It was, and still it by far the best stroke for me. No matter what other people say this is the most elegant, efficient and natural stroke in swimming. However I entered the big competition league and want to compete in backstroke so I have to give up my freestyle...

by User avatar paquito

Carbon vs Titanium frame?

I have to buy a new frame but I don’t know whether to choose the one made from titanium or carbon. I know that both materials are standard for frames but I suppose that there are certain differences. Which one is more resistant, durable and light? I want to improve my bike as much as possible....

by User avatar lindon

What do you think about Spinning Indoors?

Riding makes me feel good. I love my workouts. I also have a gang of like minds so we hang out together. We ride in a group and enjoy each other’s company. However, winter is coming and we have to give up riding. I was thinking of riding indoors. What do you think about Spinning Indoors?

by User avatar shelley

How to train my muscles for swimming?

Is there any way to solve the problem I have? Here’s what: my muscles are too weak for swimming! I get tired very fast and I have pains in my muscles. I thought it would pass after a while, but all the symptoms continued even until now, four months after. What can I do? Maybe I haven’t...

by User avatar jayme

What is the best way to improve my pool distance?

I’m very unsatisfied with the distance I can cover in the pool. I get tired pretty soon and all my big plans of reaching a certain distance fall through. And I watch other swimmers covering that same distance without any effort. I’m almost desperate and I’d like to do something...

by User avatar neall

How do i increase my swimming speed?

I can swim long distances. Once I manage to find the perfect pace for me I can go on swimming “forever”. Even my friends are amazed with my endurance. I would like to increase my speed. I am not sure how to do it so any suggestion would be most welcomed. Thank you.

by User avatar rip

Cycling gear ratios info

I keep hearing about cycling gear ratios. I am new to cycling and don’t have the faintest idea what is this all about. Do I need to learn more about it? Is it important to me or to everyone? I would appreciate your info on this since my friends were not able to explain it to me.

by User avatar nero

Are Shimano chains compatible with Campag drive trains?

I had problems with the chain of my bike and the guy who was fixing it said that I should buy a new one. Now, I bought it, but since I’m a dummy when it comes to bike parts and similar complicated things, I had no idea that I should first see what brand I should buy. Now I have a Shimano...

by User avatar archambault