The original saddle on my Surly Bridge Club did not fit me at all, so I swapped it out for a Brooks C15 . I thought the C15 might be a little too narrow, but the saddle on my road bike was going to need replacing soon and if it didn’t work on the BridgeContinue reading “If You’re Going To Live In Farm Country, You Might As Well Have A Tractor Seat!”
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One Of The Benefits of NOT Riding Tubeless
The tire in the pic was extremely hard to get on the bike and, I think, what happened here is that in putting the it on last spring I put a micro-tear in the sidewall which worsened over time. About two months ago I could see a few millimeter long tear starting which rapidly progressedContinue reading “One Of The Benefits of NOT Riding Tubeless”
Widefoot Nalgene Bottle Cage
Back when I bought my Surly Bridge Club the idea was that I’d set it up with a Widefoot water bottle cage on the 3 pack mount on the underside of the down-tube to carry my tools, spare tube, and a few bits and bobs. Fast forward a little over a year and I’ve finallyContinue reading “Widefoot Nalgene Bottle Cage”
Bike Lights Are Bright
I was doing a little outandabouting after dark tonight and decided to take a picture to show folks, that might not be acquainted with the latest and greatest in bike lights, just how bright the new bike lights are. This is a 1,000 Lumen Light And Motion Urban and there are lights that get wayContinue reading “Bike Lights Are Bright”
‘Bout That Time
Fall has definitely come to Wisconsin and with our shorter days, softer light, and lingering twilights it’s time to think about putting some lights on our bikes. Generally, my advise on lights is to go with USB rechargeable ones. But, with every rule there is an exception and in this case the exception is theContinue reading “‘Bout That Time”
The Lazy Reconnoiter 