Bikeage!

I happened to catch some of Dave Scrod’s designs while browsing a forum, and after visiting his bikeage! site, came away impressed not only with his modest yet striking designs, but also his simple philosophy regarding the products he sells: “The mission of bikeage! is simple: to create and offer straightforward, quality products to fellow … Read more

Fyxation leather button saddles now available

I just got an email announcing that Fyxation’s saddles are now shipping. Here’s the scoop: Leather Button Saddles – Classic styling with real leather cover – Black, White or Brown Leather – Chromoly Chrome plated seat rails with graduated marks for easy adjustment – Padded with Ergo Cutout More details and better photos can be … Read more

Wabi Cycles Classic review, part two

It’s been well over two months since I got my Wabi Cycles Classic, and with some infrequent cooperation from the weather, I’ve finally managed to put enough miles on it to give it a fair review. Since part one focused on the components and build options, part two is going to be about ride quality. … Read more

Stuffits. Get stuffed!

Well, your shoes should get stuffed. If you walk, jog, run, ride a bike, or engage in any activity that leaves you with damp, smelly shoes, check out Stuffits Shoe Savers. Maybe you’ve been stuffing balled up newspaper into your shoes for years, and don’t see any reason to change.  But change is good, so … Read more

Time to pay the bills

In a normal year, I make exactly nothing from my blog. That doesn’t quite cover the nominal cost of domain registration or the hosting bill. If you’d like to contribute something to offset the cost, feel free to click through the ads to the right and buy something nice for yourself, or a cyclist friend. … Read more

Wabi Cycles Classic review, part one

The bike: Wabi Cycles Classic The details:  A hand-built Reynolds 725 frame with classic road geometry and hand-brazed Reynolds chromoly fork. Rolls on Jalco hoops laced to Joy Tech sealed hubs with double-butted, stainless spokes, all wrapped up in Kenda Koncept Lite 235gram 700×23 rubber. Flip-flop rear hub for fixed gear or single speed riding. … Read more