Category Archive for 'Equipment'

Step Into the Light – A Short Guide to Bike Lights

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

photo credit: richardmasoner
After two rides that ended up in total darkness it’s about time I took a look at lights.
Lights have become an accessory for bikes. Years ago it wasn’t like that.
When you buy a car or motorbike no-one says, “Would you like lights with that?” Somehow it has fallen out of fashion to [...]

My Coldest Ride Ever

Friday, January 15th, 2010

On Tuesday morning I went on the coldest ride I have ever done, at the point where I finally gave up and headed home I was actually feeling a bit scared. So how did I get into this mess?
Not So Good Preparation
Continuing with my efforts to make myself weather-proof I went to the motorbike store [...]

Conquer the Rain: The F Word

Friday, January 8th, 2010

They beat me to the ground, kicked me aside and called me a “wuss”, but inside I was warm and smiling.
As far back as I can remember there has been a stigma against certain bike parts. Bits of bicycle artillery that through poor development, genetic disposition, social stigma or just plain bad luck, have permanently [...]

How to Repair Shimano Cycling Shoes

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

My Shimano cycling shoes have taken quite a beating over the years. A month or so ago the hard, plastic sole started breaking from the leather uppers.
I was a little disheartened, but decided that the simplest fix would probably be the best. I had some electrical tape wrapped around my shoes for a few days [...]

Cateye Cordless 2 Bike Computer

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

There are some products that I just can’t help but endorse. The oldest stuff on my bike are usually those parts that have served me so well that there is no need to replace them.
After a decade of use, my Cateye Cordless 2 bike computer is still going pretty strong.
Now it doesn’t include the huge [...]

Cargo Bikes

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

While stumbling around the Internet, looking for interesting cycling stuff I stumbled upon this blog here.
The blog is about a family in the US who completely gave up their car and attempted to live with bicycles as their sole form of transport. A pretty lofty goal in a country which is not particularly designed for [...]

Rain, Rain Go Away

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Today was the first day I’ve bailed on a ride after starting. It wasn’t an easy decision as I love my really long rides in morning. Watch the video to see why.

My Bike

Friday, November 20th, 2009

I’ve had my current bike for about 6 years so far. It was a replacement for a Giant ATX1 that was stolen after less than two years of use, sniff.
My current Giant ATX3 carries a few components that I’ve had for almost a decade, that have moved from bike to bike over time. The bike [...]

No Bad Weather, Just Bad Preparation

Monday, November 16th, 2009

photo credit: richardmasoner
The rain is starting to pick up and mercury is falling. Often the signal for the end of the riding season.
There is often to reason to stop riding, even when the weather gets very miserable.
Just as prevention is better than cure works for colds, so good preparation can make riding through the [...]

Shimano MTB Cycling Shoes Review

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Happy feet equals happy rider. Through the years I’ve burned through a few pairs of decent cycling shoes. Only one pair has lasted more than two years.
Cycling shoes take quite a bit of battering, they’re exposed to the elements, they become super-filthy because of their proximity to the street, getting the biggest splashes and becoming [...]