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Thanks, Bobby

It was the era of cassettes. A guy in a chair, seated in silhouette, tie flowing behind him, told us Maxells were the best. Some…

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Hell in a Bucket – A Report After About 6 months and 400 miles

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2025 became the year of the drop-bar 29er, and I was firmly on board. The feel of underbiking on a singletrack trail that has been…

Musings Travel, Rides, and Routes Traveling With a Bike Sucks

Traveling With a Bike Sucks VIII: DIY Self-Guided Travel

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My regular reader knows I have a weak spot for cycling in Spain. As I’ve gained experience in the country, I’ve started to figure out…

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Questionable Decisions: The Bicycle Design Process

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I design things, I always have. For over 30 years I’ve designed architectural lighting and controls, but my over-caffeinated brain doesn’t limit itself to just…

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Titanium Anodizing

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Like most things “bicycle”, nothing is really new. After all, the very first gravel bikes were just bikes, because pavement had not been invented (it…

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It’s Bike Lights Season. Why Counting Lumens is a Waste of Your Time

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Winter is swiftly approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, forcing dedicated MAMILs to seek out lights to keep their rides going, and forcing less-dedicated MAMILs to…

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Spray.Bike and a Custom Build of a Tideace Frameset

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In 2021, bike parts and bikes suddenly became as scarce as hen’s teeth. MAMILs the world over scrambled to find parts for bike projects, lead…

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Steel Yourself: Enigma Ethos Disc

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Steel is Real, they say. We listen, sort of, because we’ve all been told this was the case by Luddites who eschew carbon bikes and…

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Problem(?) Solved

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One thing about packing your bike is that you have to protect it inside the case (duh). Neoprene pads, pipe insulation, clothing, cat hair, whatever.…

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Daytime Running Lights for Cyclists

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Daytime running lights for vehicles are nothing new- motorcycles have had them for decades, they are common on cars, most trains have them, as do…