Recreational shooting and other stuff
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
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
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
Looking at my current stable of two-wheeled toys, it was apparent that road bikes were woefully under-represented. Since I don’t much appreciate the harsh ride that modern aluminum bikes offer, even with carbon forks, I knew I’d need to find something in steel. And although I’ve ridden everything from downtube-mounted Sachs Huret friction shifters, right … Read more
When I first saw the name “Dude Girl”, I wasn’t sure what to make of it. So when I stopped to have a chat with Kim, the owner, I was pleasantly surprised to learn the origin of her clothing company’s name. Seems her grandmother was a cowgirl with a taste for adventure. (If you click … Read more
The folks that do the marketing for Detour Bars were nice enough to send me a variety for review. They have different bars, based on the principle that we have varying nutritional needs according to the activity we’re engaged in. I tried their 50g Biker, Runner bars, and Core Strength bars. The first two each … Read more