I’ve been thinking about that bicycle movie list posted a while ago. There’s this Japanese movie called Messengers that I’ve wanted to see. It kinda…
Mark V
aero wheel wisdom
I’d like to share just a few thoughts about wheels…because too few of you are asking me. People get the most nonsensical ideas about high…
Shimano widgits, breakfast muffins, and the Olympics
Yesterday I attended the Shimano tech seminar. It was a super secret affair open only to bike shop employees and hobos who wanted the free…
Track bikes in Japanese Hip-Hop video
I found this music video of the Japanese hip-hop group Rip Slyme. The set-up is that group members are working in a bike shop. My…
I (heart) Shimano
A few days ago I finally mounted up some Shimano Dura Ace ten-speed STI to my everyday road bike, the last of my three road…
Bicycle Companies in Japan
I love Japanese bicycle products. My current obsession is the high-flange Dura Ace track hubset, the 7600-series. But there’s some crazy stuff to be found…
CARNAGE!
“Keirin”. First syllable should rhyme with the English word “Say”. Second syllable is half the duration of the first and rhymes with the word “Keen”,…
Yo 2007, how you doin’?
Ahhhh the New Year. I would like to officially give the finger to AD 2006 and welcome Two-double-Aught-Seven into my arms. My body is currently…
Playing with Wrenches
You there! With the 15 pound road bike! Put the wrench down SLOWLY and step away from delicately assembled $8K eggshell on wheels. I don’t…
Heart of Bonkness
Have you ever bonked really bad on ride? Not like you’re in a race and suddenly you realize you can’t chase the break. I mean,…