Getting old sucks, might as well have a nice bike
I’ve been planning to do this walk through for a while now, and with large swathes of North America in the grip of a polar vortex, it seemed like a great time to spend some quality time with my smart trainer.…
I couldn’t find a good video on how to open up a SUNringlé SRC Freehub to service it, or swap the hub (pretty much the same process minus the cleaning). So here goes. Enjoy.…
If you’re having trouble with your Garmin EDGE cycling computer connecting to Wi-Fi, it’s possible that the latest firmware update will resolve. As it’s the only change in the log for the update, should be safe to apply (or not if you’re not experiencing). Garmin has provided the update as a download, so anyone who wants it can go get it. EDGE 530/830/1030 Plus…
Rechargeable batteries have a finite lifespan. This is an unavoidable thing. Of course it’s possible to manage that lifespan to extend it a little, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s going to die, and it’s probably something that is going to happen in 2-3 years. Knowing this, is it responsible for a company to build a device where the only course of action is to throw it away and buy…
I look at studded winter tires the same way I think about a helmet. 100% optional. Unnecessary weight slowing you down, right up to the point where you need them. While they aren’t cheap, neither are collarbones or dental work :).…
YouTube dream builds are a guilty pleasure. One that, given that Gee has 706k subscribers, is shared with quite a few people. There are quite a few reasons why I like watching them, but it’s mostly for the articles… er… I meant tips on how to build a bike. THAT SAID, not all the builders are of equal skill. There are many time where i just have to shake my head at…
Let’s get one thing out of the way. If the choice is between beer from a can and no beer, that’s not a real choice. We can do better than that. Seriously, your stomach, and taste buds will thank you. With that business out of the way, we can talk about bikes. In this case the Fuji Jari, as reviewed by Cycling Tips. While I can’t speak directly to the validity of…
Storing multiple bikes can be a PITA, and there are myriad solutions to assist with that. But, I haven’t seen a product like the Hiplok Jaw yet, and it’s pretty clever. Simply attach the Jaw to the wall, and stick the front tire in, and it grabs hold of it, and the wheel (depending on how much sidewall you’re showing). There’s even a pass-through to use one of Hiplok’s other clever products…
The last time I rode a fixie I was a child, and frankly I don’t see the point; unless you’re a hipster. In which case, grow that beard, and enjoy your leather saddle :). All kidding aside, I really don’t see the point. My knees are bad enough as is, but, I’m happy for others to ride a fixie if it leads to content like this. Pretty cool that State Bicycle puts…
I’ve been at Mack’s a few times now, and every time I have an awesome experience. While I love working on bikes, there are still a few tasks that I’m not comfortable doing, or haven’t been necessary frequently enough that I’ve broken down and bought the tool to get it done. For these things, I always try to go to there first because Sam Mack knows bikes in that effortless way that…