Let's review. We know that v-brakes, also called linear pull brakes, require a brake lever configured to "pull" more cable than do side pull or cantilever brakes. We also know that so called aero style drop bar levers fit on drop bars and on moustache bars. (it's a diameter thing) And those levers have rubberized Read More
Well, the weather finally cooperated this weekend and we were able to complete our Boise-Montour-Boise overnight bike trip. We were attempting to find a passage over the foothills without traveling on the main highways. That didn't exactly work out, but the adventure and the exploration were really the main point. And the timing couldn't have Read More
So, the question came up about which brake lever to use on a Nitto Grand Randonneur handlebar. That's sort of a two part question. In order to answer it we need to delve into brake calipers. Some common brake calipers are: Cantilever Sidepull Center Pull Linear Pull a.k.a V-Brake Stupid v-brake. It throws a monkey Read More
Today I found a link on the Bike Forums Touring site for an app for finding camping spots using the IPhone or Android. It's called AllStays Camp and Tent. With it the bike tourist can find campgrounds near their current location and over 13,000 campgrounds in the US and Canada. It shows maps, directions Read More
(Update 10/2/2014: SKS have updated their fender line and the Chromoplastic fenders and Longboard fenders have been combined and are now called SKS Chromoplastic Longboards) The SKS Longboard fenders are in at the Bike Touring News Store. I have been anxious to see how long these really are. So I did a side by side Read More
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