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Andrew Van Til

Blog February 20, 2025

Show MyBikeTraffic some love

I just picked up a new bike computer, and while I was running through the list of ConnectIQ apps I need to install, I noticed that MyBikeTraffic issued a “call for funding” late last month. Having run a few community-gratitude-based FOSS projects in the past, I try to spread the love for things that I find useful. When I find them useful; Keepass2Android guy gets a mega beer, every Oktoberfest🍻.…

Blog February 14, 2025

Counterpoint, tubeless is The Way

I am a everything, everywhere tubeless advocate. Even Tom, Cycling News Tom, agrees that it’s OK for “large volume” gravel and MTB, so I’m going to agree to agree with him there. Where I disagree is with the idea that road tubeless isn’t worth it. Tom is entitled to his opinion, as is everyone, and they make some valid points. Although, most of the points are more complaints around how things work…

Blog February 14, 2025

CABDA 2025

Always fun and interesting to check out CABDA (a cycling industry trade show). Fortunately, the Midwest instance is conveniently held in Chicago (er… Schaumburg), so easy for me to attend.…

Blog February 7, 2025

Sorry, Wahoo… That’s not safe…

If we check the requirements that Wahoo posts for the Wahoo Run… They are hefty, and particular… But, the Run is a beast, so it makes sense that it would require a dedicated circuit. The problem is that the Wahoo Run doesn’t respect its own rules, and by doing so creates a massive safety issue. I ran across a post on Reddit last night where the OP had a dedicated 20A (yeah,…

News January 22, 2025

Me, on Chicago Cycling Network

Omar is killing it with the regular content on his channel. Actually, highlights how bad I am at YouTube. Obviously, this is his best video so far :D.…

News January 13, 2025

Chicago Cycling Network Interviews Steve

Back in August, I mentioned that Steve was finishing up riding all the streets in Chicago. Well, he was recently interviewed by another friend (Omar) who just started up a YT channel focused on the cycling scene here. Go have a watch, and give them some love while you’re there :).…

Guide January 5, 2025

Ten tip to make riding the indoor trainer suck less

It’s trainer season in large areas of the Northern Hemisphere. As someone who rides the trainer a lot, I figured it would be good to share some tips on how I make it work for me.…

Blog December 13, 2024

We Can Do Better

I need to say out loud that this is going to be mildly political, so you’ve been warned. Sorry. Trust me, it is relevant to the content domain of the channel, but it takes me a while to get there. So hold on to the end. I also want to say that I’m more than happy to have a deeper conversation around these topics. I have an opinion, I don’t have all…

Review December 3, 2024

Cannondale SAVE Carbon Seatpost

First video in the “how to make riding the trainer suck less” series. A seatpost that makes a HUGE difference in trainer comfort.…

News December 3, 2024

Wahoo ACE is a chonk that needs more time in the oven

There is a lot to like about Wahoo’s new $600 ACE bike computer, but there’s a lot to… um… feel conflicted about… The wind sensor is really neat, but the software doesn’t really make it that useful. There’s a big screen, but the battery life isn’t awesome. There’s a whole lot more feel conflicted about in DCR’s review, well worth a watch, but the TL;DW is that this bad boy needs more…

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