Recreational shooting and other stuff
I like reading news articles about cyclists. Unfortunately, most of it is bad. Lately, there’s been a flurry of cycling-related articles and blog posts about female cyclists in London getting killed far more often than male cyclists. While I’m not sure what makes a woman in England seven or eight times more likely to get … Read more
At Interbike this year, there were plenty of bikes with electric assist, and a few that seemed to be all-out electric scooters. And then there was the SBU. It’s a self-balancing unicycle. Those are footrests, not pedals. To go forward, lean forward. I guess you lean back to stop. It’s like a Segway for people … Read more
In the cycling industry, small company owners always seem to have a really good vibe about them. You know they’re not in it to get rich, they’re in it to offer cool stuff, and share in the fun of cycling. Nick, at fyxation, is one of those guys. His website currently has a single offering … Read more
Ritchey recently updated its Fit Logic poster for dealers, and debuted it at Interbike last month. (Clicking on the link will take you to a low resolution PDF of it) While it’s obviously a valuable tool for any bike shop interested in selling more of the exceptional line of Ritchey components, it’s equally valuable for … Read more
For anyone wondering how to get that two to six year-old started on the path to cycling, check out kiddiMoto.com for some ideas. They make very simple, but cleverly designed two wheelers with no pedals, and no training wheels. Little ones can just climb on and push themselves along. The bikes teach balance and look … Read more
For as long as I’ve been riding, I’ve been fascinated by the utter simplicity of the bicycle drivetrain. The ability to transform the circular motion of two legs pedaling into a mode of transportation so efficient that it can be up to five times as fast as walking just amazed me. Fast forward about thirty … Read more