I have been researching other resources for Honjo fenders in preparation for adding them to the store and to supplement my post on touring bicycle fenders. I came across this article on Raymond Parker's VeloWeb. The web address is http://veloweb.ca (he's Canadian eh.) Very detailed and well photographed instructions there. While he is installing Honjo Read More
"One of the qualities that draws me to deserts is their sparseness. I go to be scoured by their winds, purged by their silence, humbled by their searing sunsets. The desert dirt, which accumulates in the chapped cracks of my fingers and the pores of my face, brings me solace. It somehow stills the subtle Read More
On my everyday bike I have been using a Power Grips Pedal Kit. These pedals use a unique diagonal strap to hold the rider's foot more or less in a stable position. A metal bracket screws into the holes on the front face plate of the pedal and secures one end of the strap. The Read More
There are dozens of videos out there about changing a flat tire. None with background music by Sonny Stitt. Here's one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ArMyDoBZUM A couple of things. Notice that I just lay the bike on it's side with the derailleur up. That's an easy way to do it when you're on the side of the road Read More
I now have over 3000 miles on my Gilles Berthoud Aspin touring saddle, so I guess I feel OK about sharing my impressions. (the pun will become apparent later) The Gilles Berthoud Company is located in Pont de Vaux, France. The products they produce are well thought out and elegant and, as far as I Read More
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