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Bicycling is â€" ‘cheap and _ _ fun activity As warm spring days reâ€" move winter‘s icy chill, many Waterloo â€" residents will mount bicycles for recre ation and exercise. ~ The sport has gained popâ€" ularity over recent, years and now ranks high in family activities. Bicycling is gooud exereise and good fun for the whole family. And according to Gary Johnson of Brown‘s Sports, Waterloo, bicycling can be afforded by the average family. *A good tenâ€"speed bicycle can be purchased for about $160â€"200. _ A bike in this price range will be durable and light enough to handle average use," said Gary. But for those who wish to get more out of their bike than just average use, Gary advises that racing enâ€" thusiasts would be better off buying a complete racâ€" ing bike than trying to reâ€" model a standard bicycle. The first part that would have to be changed for a racer is the crank. _ On average tenâ€"speeds, the crank is of heavy alloy metâ€" al but a racing crank must be of light, tough metals. According to Gary, Camâ€" pagnolo of Italy produce the best racing components. A Campagnolo crank is about $150, but â€"most essenâ€" tial to a good racing bike. ‘"It is possible to rebuild any bike with a light, sturdy frame inté a racer, but you‘d pretty well have to buy a whole new bike," he said 2 Gears are the next most important item on a racing bike. The size and weight again is important but mostly the gears should be of quality manufacture. Before an amateur racer spends the full cost for racâ€" 50 Westmount Rd. N westmount place pharmacy 578â€"8800 westmount place pharmacy OPEN ... 7 DAYS A WEEK MONDAY to SATURDAY 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. l SsSUNDAYS s and HOLIDAYS A 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. We honor ... DV.A.. Blue Cross, Green Shield and Welfare Drug Pilans. By the way we deliver. start off with quality but less expensive â€" equipment while he makes sure that he is physically capable of reâ€" quiring the best equipment. Many people can outfit themselves with compatible equipment without spending over $1,000 as a racer would. *‘Japanese components are good for beginning racers because they are of good quality but noticeably cheaper," said Gary. And for someone who just might not have the stamina for 100 mile endurance races, good quality at reaâ€" sonable prices should be the first concern. In choosing quality parts, Gary suggests that an amaâ€" teur should start his choice by selecting a good frame. The best frame for an exâ€" pensive racer is a Columbus, but the most popular is the Reynolds 531 with double butted tubing. Double butted tubing is flared at the joints and slender in the centres _ for _ maximum strength .and minimum weight. Champion, a _ Japanese frame, best suits the averâ€" age beginner because of its *‘Chromeâ€"steel"‘ _ construcâ€" tion which provides good strength for less money than the exclusive racing parts. After the frame, the amaâ€" teur should look for a good, durable crank, strong gears and a quality derailleur. The derailleur is the appaâ€" ratus that changes the position of the chain to shift gears. ‘"‘It‘s best to buy a bike that meets your specificaâ€" tions. First decide what sort of riding you plan to do,"" said Gary. _ Waterloo New books at the library And for those who just seek outdoor exercise, safeâ€" ty devices must be considerâ€" ed. The law requires biâ€" cycles to have a red reflecâ€" tor on the rear and a white Gary Johnson of Brown‘s Sports, Waterloo holds a replacement biévclé crank which is popular local riders. It is not as expensive as an Italian component. The Checkerboard Caper, by John Morris. 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