A cool site for the DIY cyclist in you

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Since I’ve been tied up a bit with some new duties on BikeForums.net, I haven’t been able to post here as much as I’d like. But I do have a really cool site to share with my fellow cyclists, especially those that are living car-free, or just want to get more utility out of their … Read more

Thylacine Cycles. Only the good stuff.

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As the US agent for Thylacine Cycles, I may be a bit biased in my comments. Having seen the frames up close though, I can tell you that they are not only works of art, but functional as well. He’s one of those rare folks that are as passionate about design as they are about … Read more

Wow!

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I post one little item about the sale of BikeForums.net, and my traffic doubles for the day. I normally couldn’t get that kind of result without resorting to a “Paris Hilton goes to jail” post. By the way, no one has offered up a bike for her. Maybe I can convince the guys at Trek … Read more

Internet Brands acquires BikeForums.net

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The beginning of a downward spiral, no doubt. Internet Brands, which is the parent company of CarsDirect.com and other community based sites including Wikitravel.org, FlyerTalk.com, SlowTalk.com and others, has added BikeForums.net to its portfolio of websites. The site was started about 7 and a half years ago, by Joe Gardner. Over the years, Joe has … Read more

Slow week?

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Well, I got nothing. I refuse to write about doping scandals, Don Imus, or Paris Hilton. And when I do a search of the latest bike-related news, I find that it’s been covered on a bunch of other sites already. None of my usual sources have anything good to share either. So I got nothing. … Read more