Tube Patch Video

by | Aug 28, 2015 | Cycling General, Technical, Training, Videos

Bill Pollock supposes one can always use more info on patching a tube, especially if one can look at a video at home when convenient. http://www.bicycling.com/video/how-patch-inner-tube?cid=NL_BIK_-_08282015_patch_tube Now from the blokes with big blades down...

Tread a.k.a. Q factor

by | Aug 21, 2015 | Cycling General, Technical

What has become known as the Q factor, correct term is “tread”, is the distance between pedals at the inside of the crank arms. Tread or Q factor theory arises from anatomical studies measuring our stance distance when walking and running. Humans tend to place their...

New Cycling Apps

by | Aug 8, 2015 | Cycling General, News, Technical, Videos

From Mr. Bill Pollock Review in LA Times http://www.latimes.com new applications geared for mountain bikers may be promising. MTB Project iOS, Android, free http://www.mtbproject.com Produced by Adventure Projects, the same company that produces Mountain Project, MTB...

Carbon Bike Lifespan

by | Aug 3, 2015 | Cycling General, News, Technical

Below are two paragraphs from the full article to whet the appetite of carbon fiber a.k.a. composite bicycle owners. What is the lifespan of a carbon frame? by Matt Wikstrom August 1, 2015 http://cyclingtips.com.au/2015/08/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-carbon-frame/ The...