Recreational shooting and other stuff
Didn’t have enough time over the weekend to finish stripping the frame, but it’s nearly there. The lugs and junctions are all that’s left to finish up. Here’s a few teaser photos: It actually looks much nicer in person. Careful sanding, so I can keep the edges nice and sharp. You can clearly see the … Read more
I’ve decided to take a break from writing. While I’ve still got some reviews going on, I’ll continue with the hands-on parts, and finish the writing later. In the meantime, a neighbor was gracious enough to donate an unwanted Univega Nuovo Sport. It’s got a decent lugged and brazed frame, 2×6 twelve speed, and Araya … Read more
Just like there is no limit to data underscoring the importance of proper hydration, there is also no shortage of information online about the unnecessary waste produced by drinking bottled water. In an effort to help you make a wiser, greener choice, and help keep empties out of landfills, the following is a review of … Read more
Some time before winter was truly upon us, the good folks at Headsweats sent me out a little care package. One of the items in that package was their Alpine Reversible Beanie. This lightweight beanie has a dual personality: fleece on one side for when you need to keep your noggin warm, then you can … Read more
And decrease your chances of dying alone, in a ditch. Sad story, but a lesson to be learned.
No matter how many advances the manufacturers make in materials like carbon fiber, and the advanced manipulation of aluminum alloys, many of us still prefer steel. With that in mind, I decided to review a classically styled steel framed ride that nearly all cyclists have been drawn to at one time or another. Stay tuned.