Sheldon Brown had some truly unique bikes. However, I think his fixed/free mountain bike is truly Blue Collar. If you have an old mountain bike lying around, it could be a fun project to spice up that local trail you’ve ridden hundreds of times.

My Hercules has a 165 mm Shimano 105 crankset, with […]

Masi-Guy wrote an awesome post of where the cycling industry is currently going and how it is getting there. The US economy is in a fritz with taxes, gas and the housing market. Recession is the talk on most news channels and being a small fish in the cycling community can be pretty […]

As the hours are getting darker and in most parts of the US the temperatures are getting lower how have you been managing getting your wheels on the dirt?  Night ride, early ride, or playing hookie?

Tonight I plan on getting out for a night ride after work.  There is a weekly Wednesday night ride at […]

Another great how to at Instructables. Every bike owner needs a good repair stand and maybe a Park stand isn’t in your budget.

What you’ll need:
- (2) 1/2″ by 18″ length galvanized nipple (threaded about an inch on each end) - $2.73 each
- (3) 1/2″ by 10″ length galvanized nipple (same […]

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The holidays are here, and that means you are looking for that perfect present for a bike lover. Here are some great gift items all under $25 that will certainly make them merry and bright.
Big Brass Bell by Mirrycle
If that cyclist in your life rides where she or he frequently encounters pedestrians, a bell like […]

If you do than both you and I are being shafted by the National Mountain Bike Series. Only 1 out of 6 of the events held through out the 2008 season will be found on this side of the country. I guess we don’t have enough sand to offer them.
Found the 2008 calendar […]