Recreational shooting and other stuff
We recently got tipped off about the pending arrival date of the ORP, which is the first bicycle light to offer an integrated horn with a handlebar-mounted headlight. It’s got a loud, but fairly pleasant sounding horn for the “on your left” moments, and then a much louder, and somewhat annoying “hey, I’m riding here!” … Read more
In schools today, children are reminded that bullying will not be tolerated. Yes, the real world of business is a bit different. Except that sometimes being a bully backfires, and heavy-handed tactics can cost companies a pretty penny or two. The case of Specialized Bicycle Components attempting to protect their trademarked “Roubaix” brand from a … Read more
Last week, I briefly covered my Raleigh Detour 6.5’s switch from a fully geared 24 speed bike to a 1×8 IGH setup. The swap was really simple, and although I may do a how-to article at some later date, anyone with a bit of and money could easily do this in an afternoon, once all … Read more
Well, this was supposed to be a multi-part article covering the conversion from a 3×8 with front and rear derailleurs to a 1×8 Nexus IGH conversion, but it turns out there wasn’t much to the conversion. I stripped off the shifters and derailleurs, then removed the wheels and cranks. An inexpensive single speed crankset was … Read more
Finish Line helps you keep your bike in tip top condition by offering the Pro Care Bucket Kit 8.0, because just like a car, your bicycle should be washed, lubed, and serviced to keep it running at peak performance. Inside this watertight bucket you’ll find brushes, lubricants, degreasers, and more. I was quite amazed on … Read more
I’m all for bicycle riders exercising their right to the road, but there is no way the actions of the cyclists below could be considered acceptable. During a club ride, this group decided to take the entire lane, rather than riding single file. This would be less of an issue if they left room for … Read more