I randomly ran into these great pedals when I was looking for new cleats. They look great, are really light, and at the time they were just $20 on Amazon. Price has come up a bit since then, but still an amazing deal, have a look: Specs Cleat: Compatible with Shimano SPD MTB cleats Weight:Continue reading “Venzo SPD MTB 6066 Clipless Pedals Review”
Category Archives: Bicycle Part, Accessory and Tool Reviews
Box Three Mini V-Brake 85mm Review Gravel Bike
I don’t really love the look of cantilever brakes on a gravel bike, especially on my Surly Cross Check which I use as a road bike. So, I spent many hours looking for an alternative that I would find more attractive. I couldn’t find a great installed picture, but the Box Three mini v-brakes reallyContinue reading “Box Three Mini V-Brake 85mm Review Gravel Bike”
Omni Racer Square Taper Bottom Bracket JIS Cromo Review
My Surly was making a clicking sort of noise with every pedal stroke which forced me to find the source of the noise. Suspecting the bottom bracket I discovered there was a little bit of side-to-side play, so it was time for a new bottom bracket. I knew I wanted to try to save aContinue reading “Omni Racer Square Taper Bottom Bracket JIS Cromo Review”
Planet Bike STX Bike Floor Pump Review
I’ve been using my Planet Bike STX pump for quite a few months now and really like it. First, it’s a bit taller than my old pump and this makes a dramatic difference for my back when I’m pumping up all the families’ bikes. The auto head seems to have some sort of magic andContinue reading “Planet Bike STX Bike Floor Pump Review”
My Bicycle Tools
I thought it might be helpful to future bicycle mechanics if I shared my own tools. They are nothing particularly special and most of them are pretty frugal. But they are all you need to do most bike repairs. So up first is my repair stand. Super helpful and I really recommend you get one. Continue reading “My Bicycle Tools”
CycloSpirit Bicycle Derailleur Hanger Alignment Tool Review
When tuning up your rear derailleur, one of the things you will often want to check is the alignment of your hanger. This is especially important if your shifting went bad after some sort of crash. If your hanger is bent, you won’t be able to index your shifting properly. The tool for this isContinue reading “CycloSpirit Bicycle Derailleur Hanger Alignment Tool Review”
Shimano Tourney Entry Level Rear Derailleur Perfection
The Tourney derailleur is at the bottom of the Shimano lineup, so not many people think of it as that great. But I think it might be one of the best derailleurs ever made for its purpose. It is very common now for entry level hybrid and mountain bikes, which means it’s on a lotContinue reading “Shimano Tourney Entry Level Rear Derailleur Perfection”
Hycline Bicycle Pumps Review
Hycline contacted me about reviewing some of their pumps and were good enough to send me some samples. They are a nice frugal option for a pump. Here they are: Hycline Bicycle Pump With Gauge 320043 I’ve been using this pump for a few weeks, looks good and works well, have a look: Specs 160Continue reading “Hycline Bicycle Pumps Review”
Tektro CR510 Cantilever brake review
I searched all over the internet to find the best-looking silver cantilever brakes and the Tektro CR510 is my favorite. These are replacing the black Tektro CR720 brakes that I was using. The 720 brakes worked well, but I wanted silver and I think the 510 have a better look for my mostly road bikeContinue reading “Tektro CR510 Cantilever brake review”
27 inch Road Bike tire buying guide
If you have a vintage road bike you might have 27” wheels, these were popular before the standard became 700c. They left the market for new bikes sometime in the 80s with more expensive bikes changing to 700c the soonest. While they look very similar, 700c tires are slightly smaller than 27″ so tires areContinue reading “27 inch Road Bike tire buying guide”
