So called "low rider" racks are popular for carrying panniers on the front of the bike. We have already gone over the Nitto Campee rack and the Nitto M-12-2 rack. Axiom makes the Journey DLX Lowrider and Salsa sells the Down Under rack. Both are made of tubular aluminum. The Salsa rack is similar to Read More
So, this old guy walks into a headbanger bar...... Red Fang was in Boise this week and they have shows almost every night this month across the country. They play the Roseland Theater in Portland in September after touring Europe July and August. I was front and center for the show at the Neurolux with Read More
One would think a lonesome bike hermit would have desert travel down to a science. One would be wrong. Sunburned skin on my forehead and nose is flaking off a week after the Owyhee Uplands tour. There were blisters on the backs of my hands after the first day. SPF 33 sunscreen is no match Read More
A picture says 1000 words. Here's a bunch of words. It would be impossible to describe this trip otherwise. Thanks to all the participants and to the photographers and videographers. The Great Owyhee Uplands Bicycle Tour from Tad Jones on Vimeo. More information on the BLM site Read More
We travel, in a week, to the high desert south of Boise for a three day ride on mostly unpaved roads. For the rough, loose surfaces we have outfitted our bikes with wider tires. More air volume at lower pressures is going to make for a smoother ride and a wide footprint will float over Read More
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