Jump Stop Update

I have been using the N-Gear Jump Stop for a few months now and so far I haven't thrown a chain once. This is a new record for me. I am adding them to all of my bikes.
Nice product, easy to install, keeps your hands clean and your chain out of a twist, what more [...]

An Inexpensive Trip to Croatia

I am going back to Croatia again in August and made a great discovery. There is an inexpensive way to get to Dubrovnik (at least less expensive). I’m saving $600 by flying to Ireland and taking the 99 euro Aer Lingus shuttle to Dubrovnik. Plus I get to spend a night or two in Dublin, [...]

First Aid kit

I know we don't like to think about road rash and other things that can happen. But it makes a lot of sense to be prepare. Most First Aid Kits are just too big to carry on a bike and not really made for what happens when you fall or if you are like me [...]

Bargin Basement for Bike Equipment

Have you been to Cambria Bike's Bargain Basement yet? They have a great deal on Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes and Levers. Yes they are '05 version but they are $69.95 instead of $119.95, 41% off ($139.95 at Nashbar).
How about a CATEYE HL-EL500 POWER OPTICUBE LIGHT for $32.95 instead of $42.95?($39.95 on Sale at Nashbar).
This looks [...]

Lake Sandals - Also No

My search for the best cycling sandal continues. When I called the folks at Harris Cyclery to return the Shimano Sandals they suggested Lake Sandals so I bought a pair.
They aren’t quite as nicely made as the Shimano Sandals and they have that same toe ridge on the sole that hurts my foot on the [...]

Using a GPS as a Bike Computer

Update: 8/24/2007 - Garmin Maps - Big Price Increase
Update 4/15/2008 - Garmin Maps - Price Increase Continued
I can’t ride without a bike computer.It drives me crazy if I don’t know how the ride is going. I am also a map person and love to look at maps and visualize rides. But I’ve always been resistant to [...]

A Mirror for the Slipstream

The bars on a Longbikes Slipstream are a little different than a Ryan Vanguard and my trusty Blackburn 01001 Multi Mirror is blocked by my arm on the Slipstream. After a little searching I've found an acceptable replacement, the B&M Cyclestar Mirror at Hostel Shoppe for about $22. It not as big as the Blackburn [...]

The Crane

If you have two long wheelbase recumbents, you know that moving them around isn't easy. The familiy call my solution "The Crane".

Longbikes Slipstream First Impressions

The first thing that strikes you about the Slipstream is how solid and nicely made this bike is. It has a much sturdier and finished appearance than a Ryan Vanguard. The stays are bigger and hardware has a very nice machine shop look to it. The folks from Longbikes use the expression "Hand Made not [...]