Specialized Road Bikes

Specialized Dolce a good choice for my first road bike?
I originally thought I wanted to get a used bike. Now i’m considering getting a new bike. I looked at a Specialized Dolce and i really liked it. The only thing i wasn’t keen on was the price $850. Is this bike worth spending $850?
It’s a decent bike. Of course you can get more bang for the buck used. But with a new bike comes a warranty and usually a season’s worth of free adjustments for a bike shop. (check your shop for this)
Here’s a link that is valuable for bike buying:
http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/latest-bikes/road-bike/PLS_5668_830_50crx.aspx
2010 Specialized Roubaix Comp Road Bike at PV Bicycle Center in Palos Verdes, CA.
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BikerBabez.biz Ruby mug $9.99 11 oz ceramic coffee mug featuring model, Ruby, with Specialized road bike… |
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Pinhead Bicycle Locking Skewer Set, 4 Pack $66.64 Pinhead offers the ideal solution to bicycle wheel theft.4-pack includes 100mm front and 135mm rear locking skewers, plus seatpost and stem locks.Each lock is operated via a unique multi combination keyEach lock is operated via a unique multi combination keyEach lock is operated via a unique multi combination key2-Pack includes front and rear wheel locking skewers3-Pack includes a front and rear w… |
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RAM Mounting Systems RAP-274-1-AP9U Ram Mount EZ ON/OFF Handlebar Mount for Apple iPhone 4 $17.05 RAM Holder Cradle for Apple iPhone 4Material: High Strength CompositeBall Size: 1″ Rubber ball “B” SizeThe cradle includes a set of two nuts and bolts to connect the cradle to any of the RAM patible mounts. Will not hold the Apple iPhone (1st Generation) iPhone 3G or iPhone 3G S.RAM Rail EZ-On Swivel Rail MountDesigned to fit most mon handlebar sizes this pact and durable mount is ideally suited t… |
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H2O Audio XPL-BK Xplorer Portable Speaker Case $32.99 This hearty little case can accompany you on all your adventures from biking to hiking, beach to poolside. Rugged, structured outside protects from crushing and impact, while the specialized zipper seals your contents in to keep sand, dirt and moisture out. Highly water resistant, this case will withstand rain and splashes, however it is not a fully sealed case and should not be submerged. The Xpl… |
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Topeak JoeBlow Max II Floor Bike Pump $26.50 Topeak Joe Blow Floor PumpsItem SpecificationsColorBlackPSI120PSIHose Length35ins… |
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VCAN Blinc M2 Bluetooth Helmet Communication Module with FM Tuner $121.48 The BLiNC Wireless Bluetooth module is specially designed to easily attach to any motorcycle helmet. BLiNC is an award-winning specialized communication system for motorcycle riders. Now you can do things which used to be impossible while wearing a helmet. Talk on your cell phone, listen to music, get directions from your GPS, and talk with the passenger on the back of your bike or to your ri… |
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MX vs. ATV Unleashed $18.99 MX vs. ATV Unleashed gives players all-new environments and event types, and a variety of new vehicles — all for the best in modern off-road action. Race to the finish line in a redesigned monster truck, powerful sand-rail and raised 4×4 golf karts — or try your luck in ATVs, dirt bikes and even biplanes. Compete in massive free-world environments featuring hill climbs, machine challenges and sh… |
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Topeak Explorer Bike Rack $44.95 Topeak Explorer Rear Mount Rack features an integrated top plate for quick-mount Topeak MTX and RX Quick Track trunk bags.Size (LxWxH): 13.4″ x 5.6″ x 16.3″One size fits all framesTough 6061 T6 aluminum construction with 6061T6 aluminum fitting bracketHollow tube O/D 10.2mmIntegrated top plate for quick-mount Topeak MTX and RX Quick Track trunk bagsIntegrated fender topItem SpecificationsColorBlac… |
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Kenda K838 Slick Wire Bead Bicycle Tire, Blackwall, 26-Inch x 1.95-Inch $14.99 Patterned after motorcycle tires, the Kenda K838 Slick Wire Bead Bicycle tires offer increased speed and reduced rolling resistance for MTB and hybrid bikes–without sacrificing traction. Unlike a typical MTB knobby tire, the K838 Slick provides a smooth and consistent rolling surface that allows the tire to gain and maintain speed on paved and hard packed surfaces. Meanwhile the tire’s wider, 1.9… |
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Finish Line DRY Teflon Bicycle Chain Lube, 4-Ounce Drip Squeeze Bottle $5.25 Dry formula repels grime. Improves shifting. Quiets noisy parts…. |
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Road Bikes Leaning Against Maple Tree $24.99 Robert Houser Road Bikes Leaning Against Maple Tree – Photographic Print |
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Sport Bikes $3.95 The first motorcycles were little more than bicycles with basic engines strapped onto them. Over time, these "bone shakers" have evolved into powerful, agile vehicles that riders take off-road and race in what have become some of the hottest new extreme sports of the last decade Young readers will be mesmerized by Superbikes, Speedway, and Grand Prix racing; motocross and trail bikes; and rallying. |
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BIKES $15 Download the BIKES font for Mac or Windows in OpenType, TrueType or PostScript format. |
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Backroad Bicycling on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket: 25 Rides for Road and Mountain Bikes $4.59 This new series highlights low-traffic scenic roads, both dirt and paved, suitable for riding on both mountain and road bikes. |
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Backroad Bicycling in Eastern Pennsylvania: 25 Rides for Touring and Mountain Bikes $17.93 This new series highlights low-traffic scenic roads, both dirt and paved, suitable for riding on both mountain and road bikes. |
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The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance & Repair for Road & Mountain Bikes $21.74 The fully revised and updated sixth edition of the best-selling guide to bike maintenance from the world’s leading authority on cycling Whether they own the latest model or a classic with thousands of miles on it, beginner and experienced cyclists alike need a guide that will help them get their bikes out of the shop faster and keep them on the road longer. For more than 20 years, The Bicycling Guide to Bike Maintenance & Repair has done just that. With troubleshooting sections to quickly identify and correct common problems, 450 photographs and 40 drawings to clarify all the step-by-step directions so even the complete neophyte can get repairs right the first time, and Web sites and phone numbers of bicycle and parts manufacturers, this is truly the ultimate bicycle repair and maintenance manual. Now better than ever, the newest edition contains the latest information on component kits and carbon fork specifications. |
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Bikes Are Flyin $10 Bikes Are Flyin |
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Bikes – Head On $10 Bikes – Head On |
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Durable Premium Midsize Pet Dog Specialized Leash $16.69 Help protect your pet on the road with this dog leash. This premium midsize leash collar is what you were really looking for. This dog leash is strong, durable and light. The large thumb knob which makes it easy to attach and detach the dog leash from your dog’s collar. |
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Bikes 1 $10 Bikes 1 – Lowrider |
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Bikes And Babes $10 Bikes And Babes – Xplizit Insanity |
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Yamaha YZ & WR 4-Stroke Motocross & Off-Road Bikes Haynes Repair Manual (1998 – 2008) $26.95 Complete coverage for your Yamaha YZ and WR 4-Stroke Motocross & Off-road Bikes for 1998 thru 2008: Routine Maintenance Tune-up procedures Engine, clutch and transmission repair Cooling system Fuel and exhaust Emissions control Ignition and electrical systems Brakes, wheels and tires Steering, suspension and final drive Frame and bodywork Wiring diagrams |
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Born to Be Wild: A History of the American Biker and Bikes 1947-2002 $12.69 Take an exhilarating ride through the history of the American bike, biker, and the biker nation in this fascinating and comprehensive chronicle of the biker era and today’s ever-expanding legion of motorcycle enthusiasts. Impassioned, idiosyncratic, and razor sharp, Born to Be Wild traces a century’s worth of the culture, the bikers, and the bikes themselves. Who are these bikers? Are they those hard-living, leather-clad, tattooed guys often associated with images of the Hells Angels and Satan’s Sinners? Or are they those clean-cut, suit-and-tie wearing riders with the sporty helmets you pass on your daily commute? In fact, they are both, for what began as a subculture of misfits and outlaws has grown into a flourishing society of men and women who celebrate the freedom of the open road and the brotherhood they find among bike enthusiasts of all stripes. Today’s biker has evolved from the rough-and-tumble antihero to a vast and vibrant biker culture populated by a new breed of rider including the RUBs, or Rich Urban Bikers, and championed by everyone from titans of industry like the late Malcolm Forbes to media celebrities like Jay Leno. And while elements of rebellion still remain intrinsic to the biker mystique, the culture has in fact expanded to include a plethora of riders from the American mainstream — doctors, lawyers, and executives — who love the freedom they find on their bikes and the camaraderie they find with their fellow devotees. It is also a multibillion-dollar industry that draws hundreds of thousands of participants and spectators to its annual events. Born to Be Wild, written by motorcycle journalist Paul Garson and the editors of Easyriders magazine, captures as never before the spirit and evolution of the biker era. Beginning in 1895, Born to Be Wild traces the development of the modern bike, with special attention to Harley-Davidson’s supreme contributions to the quality of the machines as well as the aesthetics of biker society. Featuring numerous fascinating sidebars that highlight the particular characteristics of the culture, the book also explores the socio-political events that have culminated in the great biker nation that we know today. With more than two hundred photographs of bikes and bikers across the decades, Born to Be Wild is a definitive work that will open readers’ eyes to a thriving society, one whose celebration of freedom and the open road precisely reflects what is best about our country as a whole. |
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Ducati Bikes $49.99 Ducati Bikes – Lamina Framed Poster |
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Backroad Bicycling in the Finger Lakes Region: 30 Tours for Road and Mountain Bikes $13.84 New York State’s Finger Lakes region is indeed a paradise for recreational cyclists. In addition to the lakes themselves–closely grouped, deep, cool "fingers" among the hills–cyclists will find waterfalls and gorges, wineries and museums, cities and farms all connected by an extensive network of well-maintained roads. Mark Roth and Sally Walters’ collection of tours has long been a trusted companion of cyclists in the Finger Lakes region. Now the members of the Thursday Night Men’s Club (TNMC)–a club devoted to biking and outdoor recreation in the Finger Lakes–have revisited and revised each scenic tour. "Backroad Bicycling in the Finger Lakes Region includes clear mile-by-mile directions, detailed maps (with cues), and notes on the history and culture of this unique region. |
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Honda CRF250/450 Motocross & Off-Road Bikes Owners Workshop Manual $23.27 Haynes offers the best coverage for cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and motorcycles on the market today. Each manual contains easy to follow step-by-step instructions linked to hundreds of photographs and illustrations. Included in every manual: troubleshooting section to help identify specific problems; tips that give valuable short cuts to make the job easier and eliminate the need for special tools; notes, cautions and warnings for the home mechanic; color spark plug diagnosis and an easy to use index. |
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Yamaha YZ & WR 4-Stroke Motocross & Off-Road Bikes, ‘98 to ‘08 $40.73 Haynes offers the best coverage for cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and motorcycles on the market today. Each manual contains easy to follow step-by-step instructions linked to hundreds of photographs and illustrations. Included in every manual: troubleshooting section to help identify specific problems; tips that give valuable short cuts to make the job easier and eliminate the need for special tools;notes, cautions and warnings for the home mechanic; color spark plug diagnosis and an easy to use index. |
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Retro Bikes $59.99 Darrell Hill Retro Bikes – Giclee Print |
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Nashbar Comfort Road Tire $11.99 Nashbar Comfort Road Tire. This road bike tire is designed for hybrid and touring bikes to be used on the pavement, dirt roads or light trails. |
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Dirt Bikes $5.01 Dirt bikes have been incredibly popular for many years. Whether riding for recreational purposes or racing against others, dirt bikes offer many kinds of fun. Readers will learn about the history of dirt bikes and the technology behind these bikes that can handle very rough terrain. |
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Kuryakyn Transformer Backrest with Fold-Down Luggage Rack for Honda and Yamaha Bikes $151.99 . Kuryakyn Transformer Backrest with Fold-Down Luggage Rack for Honda and Yamaha Bikes Even the Moonshiners would be jealous of this backrest with hidden fold-down luggage rack. The sweeping oval bars with matching contoured pad flows with the lines of your bike. Literally fold down the inconspicuous luggage rack right out of the backrest when needed and hide it away securely with the integrated thumb-nut when you don’t. Your passenger is happy you can always bring your things and your bike looks awesome. Mounts directly to the required Kuryakyn motorcycle specific Side Straps for Transformer Backrest and you have everything you need. This is a must have. Kuryakyn Part# 1606 ***Note: Only intended for installation of Kuryakyn Transformer Backrest with Fold Down Luggage Rack (P/N 1606) that requires 5/16 inch mounting holes. Not intended for use on models with OEM saddlebags. ***Note: Please ensure the correct required mounting side straps for your bike is chosen. (sold seprately) A link for the correct side straps are provided at the bottom of your bike fitment category. Bike Fitment: 2004-2009 Honda VTX1300C 2005-2009 Honda VTX1300R 2003-2007 Honda VTX1300S 2002-2008 Honda VTX1800C 2005-2008 Honda VTX1800F 2002-2008 Honda VTX1800R 2002-2006 Honda VTX1800S Kuryakyn Transformer Backrest Side Straps for 2002-2009 Honda VTX1300/VTX1800 1999-2009 Yamaha XVS1100 V Star 1100 Custom 2000-2009 Yamaha XVS1100A V Star 1100 Classic 2002-2009 Yamaha XVS1100AT V Star 1100 Silverado Kuryakyn Transformer Backrest Side Straps for 1999-2009 Yamaha V Star 1100 1999-2003 Yamaha XV1600A Road Star 1999-2003 Yamaha XV1600AS Road Star Midnight 2004-2009 Yamaha XV1700A Road Star 2004-2007 Yamaha XV1700AM Road Star Midnight 2008-2009 Yamaha XV1700AS Road Star S 2004-2009 Yamaha XV1700AT Road Star Silverado 2004-2007 Yamaha XV1700ATM Road Star Midnight Silverado 2008-2009 Yamaha XV1700ATS Road Star Silverado S Kuryakyn Transformer Backrest Side Straps for 1999-2009 Yamaha Roadstar (except Warrior) |
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Baron Custom Accessories Kickback Riser Set for Cruiser Bikes $100.76 . Baron Custom Accessories Kickback Riser Set for Cruiser Bikes Kickback Risers provides immediate relief to those stretching to reach their handlebars. Baron’s 4 inch risers provide approximately 1.5 inches of pullback. This repositioning of the rider’s grip point reduces the stress and pain most riders feel in their neck back and shoulders. Also by relocating the bars closer to the rider the motorcycle becomes much easier to steer and control. Each riser has its own individual stylish cap with mounting hardware which lightens the look of the front end and allows mounting of a tachometer or other accessory. Installs on most bikes with a 1 inch handlebar clamping area and works with most stock control lines and cables with simple re-routing on most models. 1/2 inch diameter mount bolts allow these risers to mount in most triple trees. Baron Custom Accessories Part# BA-7410U NOTE: Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may slightly vary. Bike Fitment: Harley-Davidson Dyna Harley-Davidson Softail Harley-Davidson Sportster Honda Shadow Ace Honda Shadow Aero Honda Shadow Sabre Honda Shadow Spirit Honda VTX 1300 Retro (2005-2009) Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic (2006-2012) Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom (2007-2012) Kawasaki Vulcan 900 LT (2006-2012) Suzuki Boulevard C50/C50T Suzuki Boulevard C90/C90T Suzuki Intruder LC 1500 Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999-2003) Yamaha Road Star 1700 (2004-2007) Yamaha Road Star 1700 (2008-2012) Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic (1999-2009) Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom (1999-2009) Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic (1998-2011) Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (1998-2011) Yamaha Warrior (2002-2009) |
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Specialized and Work Clothing $59.99 Specialized and Work Clothing – Wall Decal |
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KN BM-2605 Replacement Air Filter for all 1983-1997 BMW K Bikes $62.96 . K&N BM-2605 Replacement Air Filter for all 1983-1997 BMW K Bikes K&N Replacement filters are designed for all street legal and off road motorcycles to O.E.M. (manufacturers) size specifications and fit into your original OEM air box without modification of jet changes. Due to design and unique high flow characteristics K&N filters allow engines the free and produce optimum horsepower. Under most conditions K&N air filters never need to be replaced. With proper cleaning and care K&N air filters will last the life of your engine. NOTE: Product image for illustration purposes only. Image may slightly vary from actual product or product application K&N Part# BM-2605 Bike Fitment: 1990-1997 BMW K1100RS 1992-1997 BMW K1100LT ABS 1990-1996 BMW K75RT 1991-1995 BMW K75S ABS 1986-1995 BMW K75S 1994-1995 BMW K75RT ABS 1995 BMW K75/3 ABS 1995 BMW K75/3 1988-1995 BMW K75 1994 BMW K75S ABS Special Edition 1994 BMW K75 Special Edition 1994 BMW K75 ABS Special Edition 1994 BMW K75 ABS 1994 BMW K1100LT ABS Special Edition 1983-1993 BMW K100RS 1983-1993 BMW K100LT 1989-1993 BMW K1 1983-1989 BMW K100RT 1983-1989 BMW K100 1985-1988 BMW K75C |
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KN BM-0200 Replacement Air Filter for all 1970-1985 BMW Twin Bikes $44.06 . K&N BM-0200 Replacement Air Filter for all 1970-1985 BMW Twin Bikes K&N Replacement filters are designed for all street legal and off road motorcycles to O.E.M. (manufacturers) size specifications and fit into your original OEM air box without modification of jet changes. Due to design and unique high flow characteristics K&N filters allow engines the free and produce optimum horsepower. Under most conditions K&N air filters never need to be replaced. With proper cleaning and care K&N air filters will last the life of your engine. NOTE: Product image for illustration purposes only. Image may slightly vary from actual product or product application K&N Part# BM-0200 Bike Fitment: 1978-1985 BMW R45 1976-1984 BMW R80RT 1969-1984 BMW R75 1976-1984 BMW R100 1970-1979 BMW R60 1979 BMW R100T 1970-1979 BMW R Models 1969-1976 BMW R90S 1975-1976 BMW R90 1969-1973 BMW R50/5 |
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Ride Bikes and Save Earth $19.99 Ride Bikes and Save Earth – Masterprint |
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Airborne Mountain Bikes $24.99 Airborne Mountain Bikes – Photographic Print |
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Three Airborne Bikes $24.99 Three Airborne Bikes – Photographic Print |
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Street Bikes $3.95 To many people, life is just cooler on the back of a ‘hog’. Children will be eager to find out about the culture and mechanics of choppers, cruisers, and other motorcycles in the street bike family. Kids will learn about different types of bikes, the parts of a motorcycle, and the gear and clothing a biker needs to stay safe. Other topics include – the evolution of motorcycles over the last 120 years – the reasons that motorcycles became popular, including the influence of Hollywood – the different styles of American and Japanese motorcycles – motorcycle clubs, rallies, and organized rides – noted designers and engineers who made great bikes–and made bikes great |
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DeFeet Share The Road Socks $8.99 DeFeet Share The Road Socks. Spread awareness — bikes belong too! These cycling socks provide support, ventilation and blister protection to keep you cool, dry and comfortable while you’re riding hard. |
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Buress Hannibal – Bikes Unlocked $10 Buress Hannibal – Bikes Unlocked – Rooftop Comedy |
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Bicycling Magazine’s Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair for Road and Mountain Bikes: Over 1,000 Tips, Tricks, and Techniques to Maximize Performance, Minimize Repairs, and Save Money $10.98 New – Featuring information on triple cranksets, V-brakes, specialized seats, and new road and mountain bikes, the new edition of this top-selling maintenance guide has been updated and improved for 1999! 400 photos. 39 illustrations. |
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Kawasaki KLR650 $44 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Kawasaki KLR650 is a dual-sport motorcycle intended for use on both paved and unpaved roads. It has been a long-standing model in Kawasaki’s lineup, having been introduced in 1987 and remaining almost unchanged through the 2007 model. The 2008 model was the first significant redesign of the KLR650 since its inception. The KLR650 is heavier than specialized off-road dirt bikes, but it can handle most conditions when ridden carefully by a skilled rider. Its four-stroke DOHC dual-counter balanced, single-cylinder, water-cooled engine develops a claimed 44 hp (33 kW) at the crank; typical measurements at the rear wheel are 35 horsepower (26 kW). Typical fuel economy is 45-60 mpg-US (5.2-3.9 L/100 km; 54-72 mpg-imp). It has a claimed 23 l (5.1 imp gal; 6.1 US gal) fuel tank and a top speed of approximately 105 mph (169 km/h). The KLR is widely used as an inexpensive adventure/touring bike. The addition of luggage and personalized modifications (GPS, heated handgrips, larger windscreens) make it more functional on long trips. |
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Kawasaki Klr650 $52.8 Used – High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Kawasaki KLR650 is a dual-sport motorcycle intended for use on both paved and unpaved roads. It has been a long-standing model in Kawasaki’s lineup, having been introduced in 1987 and remaining almost unchanged through the 2007 model. The 2008 model was the first significant redesign of the KLR650 since its inception. The KLR650 is heavier than specialized off-road dirt bikes, but it can handle most conditions when ridden carefully by a skil |
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Recurring Sporting Events Established In 1896 $14.14 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Paris-roubaix, Paris-tours, Rund Um Berlin. Excerpt: Uwe Raab at Paris Roubaix 1995 Paris Roubaix is a one-day professional bicycle road race in northern France near the Belgian frontier. Since its beginning in 1896 until 1967 it started in Paris and ended in Roubaix (hence the name); since 1968 the start city is Compiègne (about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north-east from Paris center), whilst the finish is still in Roubaix. Famous for rough terrain and cobblestones (setts ), it is one of the ‘Monuments ‘ or Classics of the European calendar, and contributes points towards the UCI World Ranking . It has been called the The Hell of the North , A Sunday in Hell , (which is also the title of a film about the 1976 edition of the race) Queen of the Classics or La Pascale : the Easter race . The race is organised by the media group Amaury Sport Organisation annually in mid-April. First run in 1896, Paris Roubaix is one of cycling’s oldest races. It is well known for the many ‘cobbled sectors’ over which it runs, being considered, along with the Ronde van Vlaanderen and Gent-Wevelgem to be one of the cobbled classics . Since 1977, the winner of Paris Roubaix has received a sett (cobble stone) as part of his prize. In recent years, the terrain over which Paris Roubaix runs has led to specialized bikes, with unique frames and wheels, being used. Wheel punctures and other mechanical problems are extremely common because of this terrain, and often play a part in who is able to ultimately make it to Roubaix with momentum. Despite the high esteem with which the race is seen, some notable cyclists throughout history have regarded the race as a joke because of its difficult conditions. The race has also seen several controversies over the years, with many seeming winners of the |
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Roubaix $14.14 Kapitel: Paris-roubaix, Geschichte Von Roubaix, Jean-Baptiste Lebas, Liste Der Bürgermeister Von Roubaix, Canal de Roubaix, Cimetière de Roubaix, Johann V. Von Roubaix, Rc Roubaix, Parc Barbieux, Musée D’art et D’industrie, Pierre Von Roubaix, Excelsior Ac Roubaix, Raymond Dubly, Maxence Van Der Meersch, Co Roubaix-Tourcoing, Prudent Joye, Kanton Roubaix-Ouest, Kanton Roubaix-Nord, Kanton Roubaix-Est, Kanton Roubaix-Centre. Aus Wikipedia. Nicht dargestellt. Auszug: Paris-Roubaix is a one-day professional bicycle road race in northern France near the Belgian frontier. Since its beginning in 1896 until 1967 it started in Paris and ended in Roubaix (hence the name); since 1968 the start city is Compiègne (about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north-east from Paris center), whilst the finish is still in Roubaix. Famous for rough terrain and cobblestones (setts), it is one of the ‘Monuments’ or Classics of the European calendar, and contributes points towards the UCI World Ranking. It has been called the The Hell of the North, A Sunday in Hell, (which is also the title of a film about the 1976 edition of the race) Queen of the Classics or La Pascale: the Easter race. The race is organised by the media group Amaury Sport Organisation annually in mid-April. First run in 1896, Paris-Roubaix is one of cycling’s oldest races. It is well known for the many ‘cobbled sectors’ over which it runs, being considered, along with the Ronde van Vlaanderen and Gent-Wevelgem to be one of the cobbled classics. Since 1977, the winner of Paris-Roubaix has received a sett (cobble stone) as part of his prize. In recent years, the terrain over which Paris-Roubaix runs has led to specialized bikes, with unique frames and wheels, being used. Wheel punctures and other mechanical problems are extremely common because of this terrain, and often play a part in who is able to ultimately make it to Roubaix with momentum. Despite the high esteem with which the race is |
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ZERO GRAVITY DOUBLE BUBBLE WINDSCREEN DRK SMOKE 00-04 KAWASAKI ZX900F NINJA ZX9R $84.77 The Zero Gravity Double Bubble has changed the face of the sportbike industry. This innovative bubble within a bubble concept was pioneered by Zero Gravity and has pushed modern day race bikes to their peak performance level. From our first inception of a performance windscreen the Double Bubble is Zero Gravity’s version of the now popular stepped profile design, pioneered by Zero Gravity Racing in the mid-90’s. Sculpted to the sport bike’s distinctive futuristic lines, the Zero Gravity Double Bubble enhances the bike’s race look while providing added aerodynamics. Available in Clear, Light Smoke, and Dark Smoke depending bike model. The best optics of any windscreen on the market. All are fabricated using highly specialized blow molding techniques similar to those used to form aircraft canopies. The result is virtually distortion-free optics Made from the finest grade of 1/8in. acrylic plastic. Each windscreen is stretched as it is formed, a process which results in superior strength and flexibility. This flexibility allows the windscreen to absorb road vibrations and resist cracking Factory drilled holes and profiles that match your OEM fairing for a precision fit Used by the best Superbike, Grand Prix, Supersport and Endurance teams in America, Zero Gravity windscreens dominate road racing |