Monthly Archives: March 2009

More on pedals – why Speedplay?

The other day, when I did a post about clipless pedals, I heard from a number of Speedplay owners, both in comments and in emails, extolling their particular pedal. Speedplay users seem to be passionate about their pedals. You don’t … Continue reading

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Planning the MS 150

As you know, I’m getting ready for the MS 150 Houston-to-Austin ride next month. I’ll ride along with 13,000 other riders, and pedal about 98-99 miles the first day, overnight in LaGrange, Texas, then go about 80 miles the second … Continue reading

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Flat tire cleanup

“Here’s what you should write about in your blog,” said my friend David, as we cruised the Veloway on an easy after-work ride. “Stuff like that.” He pointed to the side of the road. There was a bicycle tire inner … Continue reading

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Triple chainrings — or compact double?

When I bought my bike just a year ago, I was weighing the pros and cons of getting it with a triple chainring, or a compact double. I knew I didn’t want a standard 52 x 39 double ring, but … Continue reading

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Bad vibrations

Thought I’d get some hills into my ride today, so I took the Southwest Parkway route.  It’s got several long climbs, and would be a challenge to me, since I’ve been riding too many flat routes lately. The first two … Continue reading

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Peddling pedals

Recently, I got into a discussion with a friend about pedals. Now, pedals are not a big deal with me. Since I started riding clipless, I’ve stuck with the Look-style pedal, although I currently ride on Shimano SPD-SLs, which have … Continue reading

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Why haven’t I been riding more? (Guest post)

Bike Noob is proud and happy to turn over this blog to a post by my friend and colleague, Gilbert Martinez. Gilbert is the Vice President of the Austin Cycling Association, the city’s largest bike club. His biking interests are … Continue reading

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What’s in YOUR seatbag?

A reader recently asked me by email, “Bike Noob, what do you carry in your seatbag?” Funny he should ask, because I’ve just gone through a switch to a new bag, and then a switch back to the old bag. … Continue reading

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