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The internet is full of sites with competitive cyclists talking about all the most expensive new gear, not here. This is a place for the low budget rider who loves to ride but will probably never be a pro level rider. This is a place for the riders who do not have a lot to spend or are not allowed to spend too much on cycling and remain married. All bike types are welcome: road bikes, mountain bikes, recumbent bikes, comfort bikes, hybrid bikes, unicycles…. The goal here is to help you keep cycling on a budget, and we will be throwing in a bit of humor too.
Latest from the Blog
Wellgo W-01 SPD Clipless Bicycle Pedals Review Light MTB Road
I needed some new clipless pedals for my Surly Crosscheck build and because Shimano pedals have rocketed up in price I decided to shop around. For $45 I found these very nice-looking W-01 pedals by Wellgo. They look good, I like the specs and I’m familiar with the brand. Have a look: Specs Weight: 300Continue reading “Wellgo W-01 SPD Clipless Bicycle Pedals Review Light MTB Road”
Microshift Centos 10 Speed Front Derailleur Review and Installation
I was looking for a nice old school looking derailleur that I could get new for my Surly Cross Check build and landed on the Microshift Centos groupset. The group I have is new, but a slightly older version and very silver. It is a 2×10 groupset so the front derailleur is a 2X. TheContinue reading “Microshift Centos 10 Speed Front Derailleur Review and Installation”
Have a braze-on front derailleur and no braze-on? You need an adapter clamp
So front derailleurs are either clamped on or they attach to a braze-on. I’ve never owned a bike with a braze-on, so mine are all clamped on. What type of front derailleur do you need? If you have a braze-on frame you need a braze-on derailleur. If you don’t have a braze-on, you can eitherContinue reading “Have a braze-on front derailleur and no braze-on? You need an adapter clamp”
How to remove and replace Surly bicycle decals/stickers
Today I’m going to show you how I remove and replace the stickers on a Surly bike. Here is my Cross Check decal that isn’t looking so good: Here is a brand-new decal: It comes sandwiched between a rectangle shaped paper and clear plastic sheet. Step 1 Mark for where the new label is goingContinue reading “How to remove and replace Surly bicycle decals/stickers”
Vintage Bianchi Bicycles
Bianchi is the oldest bicycle manufacturer in the world. Started in 1885 by Edoardo Bianchi in Milan, Italy. He was only 21 years old when he started the business in his small shop. He thought bicycles should have the same size tires in front and back. Seems he was right. Bianchi sponsored Giovanni Tommasello whoContinue reading “Vintage Bianchi Bicycles”
Continental Rim Tape Easy Tape 18mm Review
I decided to try something different for rim tape with my new Wheel Master Zac 19 wheels and went with Continental Easy Tape. It’s a neat product, made from a slightly rubbery plastic material. It is high pressure tape for up to 220psi. The size I went with is 18mm, and I think it’s aContinue reading “Continental Rim Tape Easy Tape 18mm Review”
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