We just got these in at the Bike Touring News Store. The FiberFix replacement spoke is an aramid cord with a metal "cam" attached. When a spoke breaks the wheel will have a wobble which will probably rub on the bike frame and or the brake pads. If not repaired right away, other spokes may Read More
How does one lock their bike when on a tour and stopping at a grocery store or restaurant? There are actually quite a few options here. At the most basic level we can assume that most people are honest and the main purpose of locking the bike is to keep them that way. If a Read More
From the site of the Oregon Manifest: The two-wheeled revolution won’t come on the saddle of a race bike or a specialty bike. The utility bike is the transportation mode of the future for millions of Americans who want to live healthier, more sustainable lives, but don’t think of themselves as “cyclists.” The key to Read More
We have been using King brand bottle cages on our bikes for years. Ron Andrews is King Cage and he makes a standard style cage in stainless steel and titanium and the "Iris" cage in stainless steel. These cages are the bomb. They are light and strong and, unlike aluminum, they retain their spring so Read More
I am quite content riding "Sky", my Rivendell Bleriot . In fact my Voodoo, set up with a front shock for more aggressive trail riding is gathering dust in the garage because I have so much fun tooling around on Sky. I also have my fair share of shoes and love nothing more than being Read More
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