In an earlier post I talked about cable actuated disc brakes on the Long Haul Trucker. Surly rolls out bikes in new colors each year (or so). They continue to sell bikes in the previous year's colors until they are gone. For 2014 the new Disc Trucker color is burgundy. We just finished this bike Read More
There are two occupants in the grey Honda Element and as they drive past me the passenger shrieks some sort of primal scream. I don't think it is meant as encouragement to me. I don't think I did anything to irritate these people, but maybe I did. Maybe I forced them to slow down Read More
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Just what is the best saddle for touring??? Drum Roll, please. The best saddle for touring is the saddle that fits your behind and allows you to ride in comfort!! Okay maybe that wasn’t the answer you were looking for, but it is the best we have to offer. No two people are shaped the 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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