The benefits of long-term cycling

Cycling is a healthy and natural way to travel, which not only allows the cyclist to fully enjoy the beauty of the riding process but also brings certain benefits to the cyclist’s body. Why do you say that? Here are some of the benefits of riding a carbon fiber road bike for riders to better understand:

1. Improve memory

Cycling has a memory-boosting effect for people with both strong and weak memories because exercise helps increase levels of norepinephrine in the body, and increased levels of this chemical in the brain can improve memory have an important role.

2. Alleviate Parkinson’s disease

Cycling, especially hard cycling, can improve activity in areas of the brain involved in exercise. Cycling is an effective and inexpensive way to treat Parkinson’s disease, says Cleveland Clinic researcher Dr. Chitan Sha. However, not all patients with Parkinson’s disease are suitable for high-intensity exercise. Before exercising, you should seek a doctor’s advice and do what you can.

3. Prevent cancer

Lack of daily exercise is one of the bad behaviors that are prone to cancer. Long-term adherence to cycling can enhance cardiovascular function, especially aerobic exercise, improve human metabolism and immunity, and play a role in fitness and cancer prevention.

4. Makes the lower body stronger

Cycling is mainly based on leg movement. Scientists’ experimental statistics show that for every 1 kilometer of cycling, the 26 pairs of muscles in the lower limbs need to exercise 180 to 200 times. At the same time, the three pairs of large joints of the lower limbs can also participate in the activities, which can enhance the bouncing power of the legs and delay the aging process of the joints and ligaments of the lower limbs.

5. Improve your sleep quality

Getting up early for a bike ride can make you feel less sleepy for a short period of time, but in fact you sleep better with your eyes closed. When researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine asked insomniacs working sedentary jobs to cycle for 20-30 minutes a day, those with insomnia halved the time it took to fall asleep and increased sleep time by almost an hour.

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A road bike frame for women

Women’s body shape and muscle composition are very different from men’s. Although not everyone meets these criteria, women are generally more flexible, weigh less, have lower elevations, have wider ischial tuberosities, narrow shoulders, shorter arms, and have a larger leg-to-torso ratio …and these all affect the setting of road bikes. Even a man and a woman of the same height will not choose exactly the same frame due to differences in body proportions, flexibility, muscle strength, and other factors.

Therefore, many powerful bicycle brands have begun to separate women’s models from the traditional frame design. Even bicycle brands that do not launch women’s models will agree that female riders do need smaller bikes frame, targeted women’s saddles, and narrower handlebars.

You might as well have a look at the women’s frame bike sold by trifox: X8TA. Especially the pink one, which is loved by women.

Carbon Road Bike Frame X8TA

Thru-axle disc brake Carbon Road Bike Frame X8 is a 700C Road Bike Frame, available size in 48cm/51cm/54cm/56cm, has the following characteristics:

(1). Trifox X8 adopts a carbon fiber integrated molding process, three-dimensional guide type integrated aero pipe type, internal routing aerodynamic propel design, full sense of strength, the combination of sports and equipment aesthetics, and the special processing method of carbon fiber makes the frame without Joint gaps, with consistent visual aesthetics that other frame materials don’t have.

(2). The internal routing design, the wiring from the upper tube of the frame head, is simple and beautiful.

(3). The carbon fiber raw materials are derived from Toray T800/T1000 high-quality. The carbon fiber is flexible on the outside and rigid on the inside. It is lighter than aluminum alloy but has more strength than steel. It has the characteristics of corrosion resistance, shock resistance, and high modulus. It is important material and is always used in national defense, military, and civilian applications. It not only has the inherent characteristics of carbon materials but also has the soft processability of textile fibers. It is a new generation of reinforcing fibers that has many excellent properties.

Carbon Road Bike Frame X8TA

(4). Ultra-light carbon fiber front fork: the aerodynamic design of breaking wind, taking into account lightness and strength, riding faster and more comfortably.

(5). Carbon fiber windbreaking aero Seatpost: The lay-back drop-shaped tube design, with a smaller windward surface, effectively reduces the wind resistance of cycling and makes riding more enjoyable.

(6). Hidden Seatpost clamp, beautiful and fashionable.

(7). 2-year warranty service.

Of course, X8TA is not only suitable for women, its other two colors matching red/yellow are also suitable for men to buy.

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Before and after riding, what are the points of eating

For some riders, the emphasis will be on water, calories, and protein, but for riders participating in the race, salt and sodium intake are also important. If we look at the timing of replenishment, what should we pay attention to before, during, and after riding?

Bike Water Bottle Holder CBC200

1. Eat calories and protein before riding

Before riding, you should focus on carbohydrate intake. Rice, bread, steamed bread, noodles, biscuits, and other high-carbohydrate and low-fat foods can provide body heat, but digestion takes 1-2 hours, so it should be eaten in advance.

Foods with low GI (glycemic index) are better, such as oatmeal, cereal, whole-wheat bread, and beans, so many racers will eat a cereal bar for breakfast, because cereal bars are good for digestion. It can provide fiber, have a more solid sense of satiety, stabilize blood sugar, and prevent hunger and hypoglycemia during exercise.

2. Focus on water and heat while riding

The most immediate thing in cycling is the loss of energy and water, so it is necessary to replenish water and heat regularly and quantitatively. The point of drinking water is not to wait until you are thirsty, but to drink it regularly. For example, in long-distance and long-term riding, you should drink about 600c.c of water in an hour, and drink it once when the time is up, which is about 100c.c of water with 2 mouthfuls of water every 10 minutes.

Here we recommend our Bike Water Bottle Holder CBC200 from trifox, this water bottle cage has the following features:

(1). Help you to place the water bottle on the bike.

(2). Made of carbon fiber, super light.

(3). Sturdy structure, prevents deformation and damage.

(4). Suitable for varied types of bikes, including mountain bikes and folding bikes.

I Believe it can make you have a better riding experience.

3. Post-ride protein and vitamin C

Supplementing protein after riding can help muscle generation, metabolism, and repair, such as fish, lean meat, milk, eggs, etc., or whey protein products on the market, pure protein is better absorbed, low in calories, and high in protein and fat, to help repair muscles.

In addition, it is recommended to eat vitamin C, E, and carotene with antioxidant effects, which can eliminate the free radicals produced by the increase in oxygen consumption during exercise. Foods rich in vitamin E include nuts such as almonds, peanuts, and walnuts.

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This article lets you understand the advantages and disadvantages of carbon fiber as a bicycle frame material

Carbon fiber is a high-strength and modulus high-temperature resistant fiber, which is a high-end variety of chemical fiber. It is mainly composed of carbon atoms and is about 5-10 microns in diameter.

To create carbon fibers, carbon atoms are bonded together in the crystals, and the parallel alignment of the long axes of the fibers gives the carbon fibers a relatively high strength-to-volume ratio. Thousands of carbon fibers are bundled together to form a fiber bundle that can be used alone or woven into a fabric.

Carbon fiber as a bicycle material has the following advantages：

1. Extremely lightweight:

Carbon fiber road frames of around 1200 grams have been seen everywhere. Since the mass of carbon is only 1.6 grams per cubic centimeter, it is no longer a dream to make a frame of about 1 kg.

2. Good shock absorption performance.

Carbon fiber can effectively absorb shock and maintain good rigidity. This feature allows carbon fiber bicycles made from it to travel on very steep mountain roads

3. Frames of various shapes can be made.

Different from the manufacturing process of general metal frames, carbon fiber frames are generally first made of molds, then put carbon fiber sheets on the molds, and finally cemented with epoxy resin. This manufacturing process can use aerodynamics to create a frame with minimal wind resistance.

At present, the main shortcomings of this material are the following shortcomings:

1. Complex stress calculation.

The carbon fiber frame is composed of carbon fiber, which is characterized by strong tensile strength, but weak shear strength. Complex stress calculations (longitudinal rigidity and transverse rigidity) are required during processing, and carbon fiber sheets are overlapped and formed according to the calculation.

Generally speaking, the impact resistance of the carbon fiber surface is quite good, but the puncture resistance is very poor. That is to say, it doesn’t matter if you fall horizontally and vertically, but you are afraid that you will encounter one or two sharp pebbles during the horizontal falling and vertical shooting.

2. The price is expensive.

Compared with titanium alloy, the price of a carbon fiber frame is even more expensive. The price of the top carbon fiber frame is tens of thousands. This is mainly because the production process of carbon fiber frames requires a lot of manual work, and the scrap rate is very high, resulting in a large increase in cost.

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A brief introduction to one of our best road bike frames: X8TA

Trifox Road Bike Frame X8TA is one of the best road bike frames that adopts a carbon fiber integrated molding process, three-dimensional guide type integrated aero pipe type, internal routing aerodynamic propel design, full sense of strength, the combination of sports and equipment aesthetics, and the special processing method of carbon fiber makes the frame without Joint gaps, with consistent visual aesthetics that other frame materials don’t have.

The internal routing design, the wiring from the upper tube of the frame head, is simple and beautiful.

The carbon fiber raw materials are derived from Toray T800 high-quality. The carbon fiber is flexible on the outside and rigid on the inside. It is lighter than aluminum alloy but has more strength than steel. It has the characteristics of corrosion resistance, shock resistance, and high modulus. It is important material and is always used in national defense, military, and civilian applications. It not only has the inherent characteristics of carbon materials but also has the soft processability of textile fibers. It is a new generation of reinforcing fibers that has many excellent properties.

The accessories it comes with also have the following characteristics:

Ultra-light carbon fiber front fork: the aerodynamic design of breaking wind, taking into account lightness and strength, riding faster and more comfortably.

Carbon fiber windbreaking aero Seatpost: The lay-back drop-shaped tube design, with a smaller windward surface, effectively reduces the wind resistance of cycling and makes riding more enjoyable.

Hidden Seatpost clamp, beautiful and fashionable.

Feel free to check our trifoxbike official website to know more details.

Advantages of carbon fiber bicycle handlebars

Carbon fiber is a high-strength and modulus high-temperature resistant fiber, which is a high-end variety of chemical fiber. It is mainly composed of carbon atoms and is about 5-10 microns in diameter. To create carbon fibers, carbon atoms are bonded together in the crystals, and the parallel alignment of the long axes of the fibers gives the carbon fibers a fairly high strength-to-volume ratio. Thousands of carbon fibers are bundled together to form a fiber bundle that can be used alone or woven into a fabric.

The reinforced plastic made of carbon fiber is strong and light in texture, resistant to high temperature, radiation, water, and corrosion. Therefore, it is one of the good materials for making bicycle handlebars.

Carbon Integrated Handlebar RHB200

At present, carbon fiber bicycle handlebars are widely used. Compared with traditional handlebars, it has the following advantages:

(1). Lightweight

First of all, carbon fiber contains no metal, and one of the things metal is known for is its weight. Even the most commonly used aluminum alloys are very light, but in order to achieve sufficient strength, the tube wall of the aluminum alloy handle has to be made very thick, which increases the use of material and thus increases the overall weight.

However, the rigidity of carbon fiber does not lie in the diameter of the tube wall. Forming of carbon fiber: The carbon fiber cloth is immersed in the resin and then bonded layer by layer. The weaving direction and density of the carbon fiber determine its lightweight, aerodynamic and comfortable performance.

(2). Reduce vibration and muscle fatigue

While carbon fiber can be made very hard, it is very brittle. The carbon fiber handlebar absorbs high-frequency vibrations from the road, providing considerable resilience in the face of larger impacts, but still retains the characteristics of full rigidity and precise control.

Using traditional hard aluminum alloy handlebars, the rider’s body becomes a shock absorber that absorbs the micro-shocks of the road. Although these micro-shocks may seem non-existent, they will produce noticeable fatigue after hours of riding. Sending all the energy to the rider’s legs is where speed is king.

(3). Improve comfort through shaping

The unparalleled comfort of carbon fiber handlebars is not only the shock-absorbing characteristics of carbon fiber. For example, the wing-shaped upper handle is used to provide better support for the palm, and the complex 3D curved shape creates perfect ergonomics, allowing the wrist, palm, and fingers to be compliant and comfortable to grasp the direction. Increased comfort also means you can ride faster and farther.

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The manufacturing process of carbon fiber frame

What we call carbon fiber is actually a composite material with carbon as the main material, and carbon fiber composite material is not the only material in bicycle frames, rims, and carbon bars. This is because the ultra-high rigidity of carbon fiber is a prerequisite for the process. When the material is a 100% carbon fiber composite material, it is very fragile and has a tendency to tear in the fiber direction. In order to exert its rigidity, the carbon fiber (cloth) is dipped in epoxy resin before molding, forming a composite material.

However, the carbon fiber contained in the carbon fiber resin is expensive, generates a large amount of CO 2 during the production process, and is difficult to handle, so the environmental load is high. Therefore, methods of recovering and recycling carbon fibers from used carbon fiber resin moldings are being studied. Carbon fiber recycling is beneficial to the production of carbon fiber frames.

Manufacturing steps of carbon fiber frame

(1).

The first is to weave yarn and make carbon yarn into carbon fiber composite materials of various specifications. The process of weaving yarn is similar to weaving cloth, that is, carbon yarn is woven into various carbon cloth raw materials through mechanical weaving according to technical standards, and then carbon The cloth is soaked in the corresponding resin solution and then dried and molded to fix the carbon cloth. It is interesting that in order to prevent the deformation of the carbon yarn, it is sometimes stored in cold storage.

(2).

The carbon yarn is scientifically cut, and each piece of carbon cloth is marked in detail. Each carbon fiber frame is made of hundreds of different carbon cloths. Large pieces of carbon cloth will be roughly cut into sheets that are easy to handle. A-frame is made up of more than 500 individual carbon cloth collages. Each model requires a specific type of carbon cloth, and even if the same mold is used, the amount of carbon fiber cloth varies.

(3).

Once again, it is the coil material, that is, laying the cut carbon fiber prepreg on the core material in a specific order and angle to make it initially have the shape of the frame, waiting for the next step of curing, the coil material operation of the Ruibao factory is closed. It is carried out in a clean room, and the environmental requirements are very strict. Since some commercial secrets and technical patents are involved, only a small part of the complex process can be seen here.

(4).

Entering the forming stage is to place the rolled product in the forming die and extrude it at a high temperature. The carbon fiber die is also a link where technology and cost are concentrated. It is necessary to ensure that the die and the frame have the same thermal expansion rate, which is important to ensure the frame. Accuracy plays a very important role, especially in today’s increasingly demanding manufacturing precision of bicycles.

(5).

For the parts that cannot be integrally formed, they are formed by special glue between the parts, and then fixed into a complete whole by high-temperature baking. At this time, the glued frame will be clamped on a special carbon fiber fixture and sent to the curing oven for curing. When the curing process is completed, the frame can be taken out of the curing oven and removed from the fixture.

(6).

Finally, the frame is hand sanded and refinished, drilled, etc. After sanding and trimming, the frame is ready for final painting and decals, with wet transfer decals being done before varnishing. Then a beautiful and powerful carbon frame is complete.

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5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Saddle

How do I find the perfect Carbon Bike Saddle? A question that every cyclist will be familiar with. After all, whether you are a keen MTBer, road racer, or triathlete, everyone wants to ride comfortably, without pain, and get the best out of their bike. We help you on your way with five tips for finding your ideal saddle.

Find the Saddle with the Right Shape

No two people are the same. This is why there are so many different saddles available. In the first place, the shape of your saddle depends on your gender. Usually, ladies sit better on a wider, specific female saddle.

But the shape of your saddle also depends on the type of cycling you do. Do you race under extreme circumstances, like downhill for instance? Then you will need a different kind of saddle than an MTBer who wants a saddle that is as light as possible, or a road racer who has to sit on the saddle for hours in a row. So when looking for the right saddle, it’s important to find one that fits your discipline.

Take Account of Your Flexibility and Your Position on the Bike

Test your flexibility. You do this by sitting on the ground and seeing how far you can reach with your hands. How far do you get? Do you struggle to even reach forwards? Then you are less flexible. Can you touch your toes? Then you are very flexible. If you are around halfway, then you are flexible. People who are less flexible have the tendency to shift around on their saddles. A more rounded saddle is better for them. A flexible cyclist has a more stable position on the bike and tends to sit more comfortably on a flat saddle that provides more freedom of movement. The very flexible cyclist actually benefits more from a slightly curved saddle.

Whether you sit comfortably on your bike depends to a large degree on your riding position. Some cyclists prefer an upright position, but others would rather maintain a more sporting or even aerodynamic position. The further you bend forwards, the more pressure you put on the forward part of your pelvic area. And that can lead to pain or numbness. Choose a saddle that suits your riding position and lightens the pressure on crucial parts of your body. That’s how to prevent saddle pain.

Measure the Width of Your Sit Bones

Saddles come in different widths. If you know which type of saddle you’re looking for and your riding position, then choosing a saddle is straightforward. But bear in mind that saddles are sold in various widths. The width of your saddle depends on the distance between your sit bones. By measuring this, you can discover exactly which saddle is best for you. It’s very easy to measure the distance between your sit bones. You can see more details on our official site: https://www.trifoxbike.com/

Set the Saddle to the Right Height

Now you’ve found the perfect saddle, the next step is to set it to the correct height. This contributes to a more efficient pedal stroke and helps to prevent irritating symptoms from arising. Since determining the correct saddle height is important we advise doing a professional bike fit by https://www.trifoxbike.com/ to determine your correct inseam so you are no longer guessing since the numbers tell the tale!

Saddle Position

Ensure your saddle is horizontal. If the nose of your saddle is pointing too far up or down, then you may experience discomfort in certain undesirable areas. If your saddle is too far forward or too far back, this can lead to problems with your neck, lower back, or arms. If you set both your pedals in the horizontal position, then drop a plumb line from your knee, your saddle is in a good position when the plumb line runs past the shaft of your pedal. You can then play around with setting your saddle forwards or back. But don’t make these changes too large, just make minor adjustments to your position. 

Analysis of the causes of knee pain when cycling

Too high a carbon bike saddle can cause pain on the outside of the knee.

A low seat saddle can cause pain in the inside of the knee.

Heavy stepping can cause pain behind the kneecap, and the tenderness point is on the kneecap.

Cycling can indeed cause very serious knee injuries, In short, it can be divided into the following categories:

When riding, try to use the pinion ratio to improve the stepping frequency. Don’t use the gear ratio too heavy. You must use light stepping. Start riding 10 kilometers with light teeth, with even force, and with no excessive rest, We don’t encourage riding uphill. If you can ride uphill, don’t force it. The cart is not a matter of falling off the chain. Please rest assured that the comrades in arms in front will wait for you and won’t fall behind you.

The main reason is that the riding posture is not correct. Avoid riding with the outer figure 8 or the inner figure 8.

If the bicycle is pulled too high and the legs are stretched too straight when pedaling, it is said that it will also cause knee injury.

The pain in the inner thigh of the knee area is non-persistent. It is often found when changing the posture when sleeping or working for a long time. It is manifested as slight tingling. This is not a knee injury, but a strain of the medial thigh ligament. Most of the reasons are due to the incorrect riding posture itself. The most common is the external splayed leg of cycling.

Most of this situation is not serious and does not affect the actual riding. Use the inner leg lock to correct the posture, and at least reduce the strength of KMS.

Pain in the upper seam of the knee area, non-persistent, similar to 1, manifested as swelling or tingling. This situation is due to the strain of muscles and tendons caused by stepping on or shaking the bicycle vigorously, which is common after climbing the mountain and shaking the bicycle continuously. You don’t need to care too much. Just pay attention to rest and reduce your strength.

The cartilage tissue inside the knee is damaged. There is a sense of foreign body in the knee during exercise. There is swelling and pain when pressing the knee bone. The pain will be aggravated by shaking the knee bone back and forth, left and right.

This is the real knee damage, which must be treated with physical adjuvant therapy, and no large-scale activities shall be carried out for a while. Hiking and mountaineering are more prone to such problems, and cycling seems to be OK.

How to adjust the saddle of a mountain bike more comfortable?

The higher the saddle of a carbon fiber mountain bike, the more flat the angle will be; If the seat saddle is low, the angle will tend to tilt up, so that the seat is stable. In fact, the seat saddle should be purchased according to your own body. In the case of horizontal, it will also top the boys’ eggs because of the inclination of the body, but if the seat saddle is a little lower, you will feel the body sliding when cycling.

There are also many riders who have a concave curve in the middle of the saddle. When they sit on it, they will naturally sit in the most concave place instead of the largest place on the saddle. It is normal to feel uncomfortable. In fact, they can make the front edge of the seat tilt up a little, so as to keep the rear half of the seat at a basic level.

Some new riders, like to sit on the back half of the saddle when riding. Although it feels comfortable, it is not conducive to leg exertion. On ordinary level roads, it is recommended to sit in the middle of the seat, so that the seat can hold up the upper body. At this time, it only plays the role of supporting body balance. Whether going uphill or downhill, you can sit at the front of the seat according to your personal habits and try to sit behind the seat.

Especially when riding for a long distance, the saddle bears the private parts for a long time and oppresses some organs such as the prostate, which is easy to causes congestion, poor urination, easy bacterial reproduction, and other symptoms. Therefore, no matter how far you ride, it is very necessary to rest at an appropriate time, so that the exercise effect of riding will be better.

Put the handlebar higher, or move the seat forward, which will change the force application position of the pedal, which is not the best force application position. The setting here should be suitable for the bone movement of the foot rotation speed, generate the necessary output power to adapt to a certain speed, and make the maximum output of the muscle at the best foot force application position, so as to maximize the use of muscle movement.

Conclusion: there are many kinds of bike saddles, from shape to filler grade, from whether hollowed out to seat rail of what material. I’ve used a lot of bicycles, and my bicycle is also a mountain bike. I can only say, either through professional measurement to find their own suitable seats, or try one by one. You can find similar seats according to your needs. Well, that’s all for today.