Tech Features

All I Want For Christmas…

Well it’s December 1st now and ’tis the season. Cyclists are often accused of being a picky and a breed that’s difficult to shop for. So true. Here are the top 10 gift ideas under a couple hundred $$$ that you can be asking your partner for Christmas. 1. Bike Box/Bag. You’ve always wanted one […]

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Electronic Dura-Ace

I’m sure you’re read all the reviews about the new Electronic Dura-Ace. I’m not going to repeat those reviews, but I was lucky enough the other week to test-drive it. Let me tell you I was damn impressed. I had all the usual questions like "how long does the battery last", "what happens when the […]

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Getting cycling purchases past your wife

I’m sure that I’m not alone here when I state my conundrum. I go to a bikeshop and make a impulse purchase on a new set of wheels or whatever my cycling related need of the month is. The problem is getting that bike part that you got a such great deal on home and […]

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Stretching Your Tubulars

Excellent tip from Leigh on how to make your tubular tires a little easier to deal with. Thanks for the tip Leigh! When riding a bike, there is not too much better than racing on tubular wheels. But they can be a pain in the ass to change if you get a puncture. Be it […]

Rubber Gloves - All Sorts of Uses

Another good tip from Jeff Bolstad. For the past couple of years, I’ve kept a stock of nitrile gloves in my race bag and I keep thinking of new uses for them, mostly related to the hideous climate that I live and ride in. For instance, I love hot balm on the legs on chilly […]

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Your Chain In The Rain

Most of us won’t even think of going riding when we know we’re going to get drenched. However, we’ve all driven hours to an event in sunny conditions and upon arrival it starts pouring cats and dogs. I have to admit, I’ve DNS’d some of those races but there’s many more that I’ve reluctantly started. […]

Cycling Shorts

There’s a few cycling items that you should never cheap-out on. The one thing that will enhance the enjoyment of riding more than anything else is a good set of cycling shorts. There are a few premium brands out there. The ones that I particularly like are Assos. These shorts are unbelievable.Your jaw may drop […]

Keeping Your Whites White

Handlebar tape wears out every 8 - 12 months. Besides the fact that it can get really dirty, there’s no reason to replace it any sooner. If you want to look Euro, white handlebar tape will definitely be your flavor of choice. No to mention white shoes, white knicks, white leg warmers, etc. To keep […]

Baby Wipes - What Can’t They Do?

After our big day out in the rain yesterday we all have to deal with a mess on our hands - filthy bikes! How to clean it? Well if you’re like me and don’t have access to a firehose you have a bit of work to do. What I find easiest to do is to […]