Monthly Archives: February 2011
The Handmade Bike Show – I Wasn’t There. Here’s My Report.
What’s that old saw about living somewhere, but never taking advantage of its attractions? That was me this weekend. Austin, Texas hosted the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) and I didn’t go. However, it was hard to miss, even … Continue reading
Filed under Bikes
Mountain Bike Shoes for Road Biking?
Here’s an idea I’ve been rolling around in my head for awhile… I’ve been riding my current shoe/pedal setup for over two years now. But I’m wondering if there’s a more comfortable arrangement. Now, I’m not having any major foot … Continue reading
Filed under Accessories
Cassettes – Wide or Tight?
I met up with my biking friend John T after work today. He was excited because he made a major change on his bike: he got a new cassette. He’s excited about it because the largest cog on the cassette … Continue reading
Filed under Components
That Wind Effect
My wife and I headed out for a relatively short ride this afternoon. The wind blew briskly from the south, between 10-15 mph. We decided to head for the Veloway, which is partially shielded from the wind by trees. But … Continue reading
Filed under Odds 'n ends
A Three-Year-Old Noob?
February 18. That’s the day I put up my first post on Bike Noob. Three years ago. Unbelievable. A blog I started just to get a feel for writing a blog has turned into something that I would be hard … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging
Contador and My Interest in Cycling
My interest in pro bike racing is pretty much confined to the Tour de France. I’ve been watching the Tour for the last four years, attracted mainly by the scenic shots of France – the chateaus, the medieval walled towns, … Continue reading
Filed under Racing
It’s Amazing How Fast You Get Out of Shape
Rode this afternoon with my wife. It was my first ride in a week. In fact, it seems that the only riding I’ve been doing for the last month has been on the weekends, and this week, I didn’t even … Continue reading
Filed under fitness
Tighten Your Cleats!
On a recent ride, I turned into the parking lot of one of those stand-alone Walgreen’s drug stores that seem to have cropped up on every other corner, when something didn’t feel right. My right foot was looser than it … Continue reading
Filed under Equipment
Triggering Green Lights
When I wrote my last post about getting stuck at red lights, a couple of commenters noted that the bike should be able to trip the green light. The problem is, a lot of us don’t seem to know exactly … Continue reading
Filed under Safety
Jumping Red Lights
So, I’m on a longer-than-usual weekend ride, and I come to a “T” intersection. I’m going to turn left, off a narrow two-lane road onto a busy, four-lane arterial. But I’ve got a red light. I stop, and wait. And … Continue reading
Filed under Safety

