Getting old sucks, might as well have a nice bike
Checking the amount of tubeless sealant that is in your tires is a pain. Systems like Milkit make that easier, but even that isn’t nearly as quick and easy as using weight to measure the amount of sealant that is “good”. …
Sometimes experiments work, sometimes they don’t, but a sure fire way to make sure they fail catastrophically is to forget you’re running it. I had this happen when the I mounted a road tubeless tire on a rim to try something out.…
I recently had a problem with my Garmin Varia that I just didn’t want to stop and have a look at (snow storm incoming). Turns out, radar and mud don’t mix :).…
Integrated fender (mudguard) mounts played a massive role in the selection of the Giant Revolt 2 as my all-purpose/gravel bike. Because of its tire clearance I opted for a set of fenders that will work with anything road-or-gravel sized. These SKS Chromoplastic Longboard 50 are perfect for the job, just require a bit of modification to get them mounted.…
Giant’s new aluminum Revolt 2 gravel bike is a great value as-is, but my eyes are just on the frame. By swapping the lower end components for a mostly Ultegra setup, the bike gets significantly more capability (e.g. two more gears on the 11-34, and a clutched derailleur) with a durable frame that I don’t have to worry too much about. This is the first step in the process of swapping parts…
Finally got around to fixing a problem with my Park Tool workstand that has been annoying me for ages. The top kept rotating when I was working on the bike. I can’t imagine that this issue is isolated to me, as it is clearly due to the lack of friction between the top clamp and pole, so here is my solution.…
The top BOA dials on my cycling shoes recently stopped working correctly, so I started looking at how to replace them. While Specialized will sell you a new set, BOA actually has an a fantastic replacement policy.…
Following up on one the suggested solutions to my earlier road tubeless puncture issue. I tried out the Rema Tip Top patches and glue. Thanks to everyone who commented with a suggestion around how to fix the tire.…
Every pedal needs to be serviced eventually. The XPEDO R-FORCE 6 is probably a bit higher on the frequency scale though because of its small size and minimal design. There’s really only one tricky bit, and it took me a little while to figure it out.…