Random Bits

Bike thieves are despicable, but I came across this article about someone stealing a bike from a 14 year old with cystic fibrosis. Pretty low. If anyone is local to them, and has a spare BMX, please contact the Whidbey News-Times to get in touch with Aaron. And if anyone knows anything about the theft, … Read more

Ok, not exactly an interview, but a message from Pete, who may just be the wrench at your local bike shop. Although this was directed to other mechanics out there, I think that the message is a good one for cyclists that need the services of a qualified mechanic once in a while. Pete says, … Read more

If you’re reading this, I guess not.

It’s always nice to know that someone is actually reading what I write. So I do make some time to read other cycling related blogs. And since the guy that writes the KC Bike Commuting blog is also a member of BikeForums.net, I thought I’d give him a plug. He describes it as “One man’s … Read more

This things looks like a deathtrap with wheels. I’d love to see some comments from someone that’s actually ridden a Cruz Bike. Looks like too much weight biased over the front wheel, and a lot of extra hardware on a bike designed for people not likely to do their own maintenance. And gentlemen, unlike a … Read more

One of our own MTB endurance racers, Mike Hendershot, is in New Zealand right now. The bad news is that someone stole his custom Santa Cruz race bike. He really needs it back right away for an upcoming race, as that’s not the kind of bike you can pick up at your local bike shop. … Read more