Monthly Archives: October 2009

Reviewing the bike review sites

A new web site came to my attention this week. It’s a bike review site, called, appropriately, Bike Reviews.com. This site takes its place next to an older, established site, Roadbike Review.com. Each site has its strengths and weaknesses, and … Continue reading

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Numb toe update — the new shoes worked

Long-time readers will remember about a year ago I used to regularly carp about a problem with my feet. Specifically, my left foot. More specifically, the little toe on my left foot. It would go numb after riding much more … Continue reading

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Bike shop advice

Just coming off a depressing weekend, bike-wise. I’ve had a nagging virus of some kind for several days, which has left me very congested. So, to give my meds a chance to work, I decided to take the weekend off … Continue reading

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What saddle do you ride? — The results

They say that the saddle is the most personal item of equipment on a bike, because every rider has different needs. This idea resurfaced during the “What saddle do you ride?” poll. There is no clear-cut winner. The results are … Continue reading

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