Jul 11, 2012 | Accessories, Commute |
Part 5 in the “CX First Timer Custom Build Experiment” Admittedly the name handlebar is a little misleading; they’re actually tubes, only the very early bikes had an actual steel bar – think how heavy that would be! So Many Flavors Handlebars come in many...
Jun 29, 2012 | Accessories, Uncategorised |
Part 2 in the “CX First Timer Custom Build Experiment” So whereas on this end I already know I’ll be starting out on a Montague frame, let’s say you wanted to go ahead and do a first time build yourself. Where to begin? Well most of us learn...
Jun 22, 2012 | Accessories, General |
There’s that old saying that you get what you pay for. And that’s definitely true for some things. Vacuum cleaners, for example. I once bought a $15 dollar vacuum and while it was fine for some things, it didn’t have enough suction power to get pet hair out of my...
Jun 20, 2012 | Accessories, Lifestyle |
Barefoot running is a new fitness fad. I don’t know if barefoot cycling is ever going to take off, but from the couple of times I’ve done it, I just can’t see it happening. Pushing a pedal, even a wide plastic platform pedal, in bare feet is nothing short of painful....
Jun 13, 2012 | Accessories |
Although the days are getting longer, it’s still important to keep bike lights with you – you don’t want to get caught out after dark with no lighting. It’s illegal. It’s also super dangerous. (And no – reflectors are no substitute for proper lights). Besides – most...
Jun 4, 2012 | Accessories, General, Maintenance |
When you’re riding, your tires are your main point of contact with the road (and really, until you put the kickstand down, you hope they’re your only point of contact with the road). The kind of tires you decide to use will really impact your ride, so it’s important...
