I’ll make an exception to our Kickstarter rule to mention the Vanhawks Valour. Mathowie tipped me to it on Twitter and it’s so far-reaching, in…
2014
Simple as a Derailer
Simplex Riding, reviewing, angry-with, elated, and sometimes just exhausted by all the new bike tech, I photographed a Simplex derailer recently and found this video…
Freak, Tall Bike Conquers Flooded Streets
And then a guy on a freak, tall bike rides around and through flooded streets while a reporter implores everyone to NOT drive… in Florida,…
Pantani and Rapha
Collar details on the Pantani jersey Launching a $210 dollar jersey with an explanatory post and essay of why it’s important indicates Rapha is committed…
Open Source Space Frame Cargo Bike
A space frame cargo bike? Now that’s real interesting. Details are on XYZ’s site As they say The XYZ CARGO BIKE is a two-wheeled…
Totally NOT PRO at a UCI World Cup Cairns
Well ya know, like any sport, the pros make it look WAY EASIER than it is…Here’s what happened from Reddit The pro rider, Adam…
Replaceable Derailleur Hangers: Clever Design or Achilles Heel
Replaceable Derailleur Hanger As a mechanic for almost two decades, I have seen numerous developments in bike hardware, but I try to keep a perspective…
Little Things from Lezyne
Now inside the tool roll It’s the little things, like a control valve on a Co2 inflator, that can make a bike difference on a…
Riding in Jamaica
On assignment for us in Jamaica this weekend are Patrick Brady and Mark V. This is gonna be great, I predict, until the 1/2 wheeling…
Cigar Break during the Giro, 1948
Film poster from the time Totò al Giro d’ Italia is an Italian comedy released in 1948 when cycling was very popular. A Faustian bargain…