I seem to have developed some sort of anti-Midas touch when it comes to bicycle maintenance and fettling in general. A few weeks back, my bike developed a bit of a squeak. I decided that this was a worn bottom bracket, so I ordered a new one. I took the old one out, and it [...]
Category Archives: Components
Shit Day and the Lion King
November 25, 2010 – 18:46
Project: Lo Pro #1
November 15, 2010 – 13:36
Despite the absolutely unexceptional nature of my time trial career (which could be succinctly summed up as sporadic, unprepared and underwhelming) I have always hankered over a dedicated time trial bike. Unlike a conventional road bike (which has quite a variety of qualities expected of it), there is definitely something particularly beguiling about a machine [...]
Man of Steel
November 12, 2010 – 20:27
Like countless other cyclists, I spend a not inconsiderable amount of time daydreaming about new bicycles. Not to mention ogling images, reading reviews, creeping around bike shops hoping that a sales assistant won’t pounce and I would be forced to admit that I’m, “Only looking, thanks” when in fact I would much rather be walking [...]