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lightweight

• 08.07.09
  Lightweight Mountain Bikes Sports and Outdoors | (1)

  The weather is starting to get nice and cool, which makes it the perfect time to go mountain biking up in the trails. The one thing you don't want when you're out biking, though, is your bike weighing you down and slowing you down. Here's a look at some the best lightweight mountain bikes to get you going: Cannondale F7 Bike The Cannondale F7 mountain bike is made from a lightweight, yet sturdy aluminum frame, and is easy to handle, yet tough enough to endure the rigors of the road. This bike offers great support, even on bumpy roads, ...

  Tagged: bicycle, lightweight, mountain bike, suspension, trail, trail bike
  
• 07.31.09
  Board Shorts for the Beach Fashion and Beauty | (0)

  Board shorts are a great article of clothing when you're out in the beach surfing, skimboarding, swimming, or just lounging in the sand. They're known for being lightweight and breathable, so when you're out in water it does not feel like your shorts are weighing you down. Best of all, most, if not all, board shorts dry very quickly. This is an awesome feature to have when you're transitioning from the water to land and want to get yourself dry as soon as possible. I own 2 pairs of Billabong board shorts and they're so comfortable that I  find myself ...

  Tagged: aquatica, beach, billabong, fashion, lightweight, men's board shorts, polyester, volcom, women's board shorts
  
• 07.03.09
  Lightweight Mountain Bike Adventures Sports and Outdoors | (0)

  A bike that does not weigh a ton is a great quality for any type of bike. Whether it is a mountain, bmx, or fixed gear bike, lightweight components make the ride smoother and enjoyable. I personally own a fixed gear bike and can honestly say that it feels like it weighs next to nothing when I'm doing tricks  or loading it onto my car. When it comes to mountain bikes, it's an entirely different story compared to fixed gears because  they're constructed of much heavier components to sustain the ride through a rough terrain. Although they're known for being ...

  Tagged: bike, cannondale, lightweight, mountain, mountain bike, scotts scale
  
• 06.12.09
  Get Running with Asics Shoes Shoes | (5)

  Ever since I was a member of the cross country team in high school, Asics shoes have been my choice when it comes to running shoes. Unlike many other brands of sneakers, Asics are very lightweight, which is great for sprints as well as distance running, while still providing the support and cushioning you need to keep your knees and joints in tip top condition. My current running shoe of choice is the Asics Gel-1140. The Gel-1140 strikes the perfect balance between comfort and functionality with its lightweight midsole, that makes that doesn't drag your feet down while running, ...

  Tagged: asics shoes, asics tiger, cross country, lightweight, onitsuka tiger, running, running shoes, sneakers, tennis shoes