What is Frostbike? Well, chances are that you won’t read much about it in Cyclingnews.com, and the fixed gear kids have never heard of it…
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SRAM Hammer Schmidt Crankset
While at Quality Bicycle Product’s Frostbike show, I got a chance to ride the SRAM Hammer Schmidt crank system on a trainer. Seems pretty clever.…
Hello, my name is Alberto. I like your wheels.
It’s late Friday, and you get a phone call from some guy named Alberto. He wants 2 of your new specialty, for to be delivered.…
Another “Pipebomb” sticker fiasco
Apparently, a pilot on the way to the terminal at Memphis International Airport saw a bicycle with a “This Bike is a Pipebomb” sticker at…
A carbon mini velo might be too much
I found this mini velo bike on a Japanese page. This has got be the nuttiest thing ever, just crazy amounts of carbon. The first…
As retro as I get…
Further searching through Japanese cycling pages led me to this guy’s site that seems to have a lot of retro bikes, if by “retro” you…
As mini as it gets…
While I was searching for a particular steel frame fitting that is apparently only available in Japan nowadays, I came across this mini velo…and I…
SRAM replacement brake hoods
For the hopelessly vain among SRAM users, the company offers replacement hoods in a variety of colours for their Double Tap levers. Unlike some other…
In the Bike Shop: Mashed potatoes, gravy, and lots of profanity
I was trying to be frugal. You know, I’ve got some big bike projects that are just about to reach fruition and ruin my cash…
From the Bike Shop: Your bike is terminal.
Having a full frame shop in the back of the retail shop, it’s pretty common for us to get referrals for frame repairs. Even though…