Over the years I’ve toured, my feet have been somewhat undecided.
There’s no doubt they love the stability, the efficiency, and connectivity of a set of stiff-soled pair of cycling shoes, mated to the mechanical wonder that is the SPD …
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Reading your comments on the benefits of 29′er as an off road touring bike with a rigid fork are interesting. I’ve been planning a Troll for that same purpose (with Rohloff and a coil sprung 100mm fork + Old Man …
Ever been caught out finding fuel for the Trangia? My guilty secret, given that I try to travel ultra light, is that I’d been using a ridiculously portly MSR XGK because it was what I had and I was too …
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I just noticed that you have changed your chainset to a Shimano SLX with Hollowtech II. I am in the process of building my own version of the Troll, and would appreciate your review in comparison to a square taper …
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Any tips on what you do for a bike lock for a solo on road / off road long distance tour? I’m thinking mini Kryptonite U lock, plus 4 foot of cable. But it has a high weight penalty (just …
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Diablo Canyon
It’s been a while since I’ve swung a leg over the Ogre; I’ve been too distracted by the fatty delights of the Krampus. So when Jeremy suggested an afternoon of dirt road and gravel grinding out to Diablo …
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I’m recently back from the North American Handmade Bicycle Show. It’s the third time I’ve attended this gathering of artisan framebuilders – first Portland, then Sacramento and now Denver, Colorado.
This is by no means any attempt at a comprehensive …
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Bunyan Velo is a new bicycle magazine out of Minnesota, USA.
For those unfamiliar with North American folklore, the name is inspired by the antics of Paul Bunyan, a giant lumberjack of unusual skill. An elegant and thoughtful publication, it’s …
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Urban Dictionary definition of Klunker: An automobile, or occasionally another object, that is in poor condition due to mechanical problems, age, damage or other issues.
Required watching: http://www.youtube.com/embed/SVWP6VaLtvw
Growing up in the UK is a sure way of harbouring envy …
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Sage has come of age.
Much to my delight, he’s been deemed ready for conveyance by bike trailer – so long as we keep to bike paths for now and take things very easy.
Hauling this form of cargo is …
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