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Riding My Age

It’s an article of faith for every cyclist: On your birthday, you have to ride your age. (I don’t know how my friends north of the Red River of Texas manage that during winter months — I recall that snow … Continue reading

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CO2 vs. Pump – Hincapie Chooses a Pump

Sharp-eyed guest poster Don Blount came across an interesting tidbit, and offers it up for discussion: This image was on the VeloNews Web site in a photo gallery of George Hincapie’s new training bike. In this closeup you can see … Continue reading

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CO2 or a pump? — It never ends

I was chatting with a friend the other day who’s just getting into biking. He was telling me of his experience with his first flat. No pump, no CO2. He had a patch kit in his seatbag, but realized it … Continue reading

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Pumps vs. CO2 — something new

First of all, thanks for checking in over the past few days, even though I had no new posts. I was out of town — in Las Vegas for three days. At an academic convention. Now, there’s an anomaly. Picture … Continue reading

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CO2 — A new top post

Here’s a minor milestone for the Bike Noob blog — there’s a new King of All Posts. “CO2 cartridges or a pump?” from July 29, 2008 has overtaken “Smoked by an Old Guy” from April 16. “CO2″ has racked up … Continue reading

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CO2 cartridges or a pump? I’ve decided.

After my fumbling experience with a flat tire last month, I decided to rethink my practice of carrying CO2 cartridges for dealing with flats on the road. I still think the cartridges are a neat solution to the space and … Continue reading

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Phwfffffssssst! Duh…

I think I’ve had a very fortunate summer and fall. My last flat tire was on May 31st, during the Real Ale Ride. Since then, I’ve ridden lots of miles over some pretty rough patches, but the tires have held … Continue reading

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CO2 cartridges or a pump?

I’m probably flirting with danger here, but it’s been awhile since I’ve flatted. Even so, I try to be ready if it should happen. My seat bag has a spare tube, a patch kit, and what I would most likely … Continue reading

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