Classic Steel

Senor Polleck shares a Bicycling article of classic proportions. There is a niche market in classic steel bikes that includes baby-boomers, generation X-ers, and generation Y, a.k.a. millennials. Nostalgic baby-boomers will scrounge an old discarded frame and spend...

Tube Patch Video

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

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

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

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...

WD-40

Bill Polleck shares an article on some bicyclist’s favorite chain lube. LA Times http://latimes.com ON THE RECORD Behind WD-40’s slick success ‘Secret sauce’ formula and a worldwide market are key, CEO Garry Ridge says. BY JAMES F. PELTZ Never mind smart-phones,...