February 2009

  • Mr. Tuffy: Saving Tires Since 1996

    By dubayns on 2/28/09 7:14pm
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    Rarely do I come across a product that performs so well that it deserves such a one-sided review and recommendation. Mr. Tuffy is one of those products. Made from extruded urethane plastic that’s feathered on one side and reinforced on the other with an even harder rubberized plastic, this product costs about the same as three new inner tubes but will save you a lifetime of headaches from flat tires.



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  • Easy Ways to Save Weight on Your Bike

    By dubayns on 2/11/09 7:44pm
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    Bike Scale

    There are a few quick and easy ways to save weight on your bicycle and lots of ways that are considerably more difficult with smaller returns. While saving weight is certainly a valid concern of many serious cyclists, anyone who rides a bike can benefit from a few pounds (or ounces) saved here or there.

    The Frame



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  • Two Chainrings or Three?

    By dubayns on 2/11/09 6:52pm
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    Buying a new or used road bike can be a real hassle. The time and energy that goes into doing the proper research in order to determine what components and frames fit you best can be extremely time-consuming. Hopefully this article will serve to help you with one aspect of your new road bicycle, whether or not to buy a bike with two (known as a double) or three (referred to as a triple) chainrings and the benefits of both setups.

    Triple Chainring

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  • The Wind Trainer: A Great Indoor Training Tool for Cyclists

    By dubayns on 2/10/09 9:52pm
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    A typical wind trainer

    Sometimes factors like the weather and finding time to ride your bike get in the way of actually riding your bicycle outside. This happens in the winter months especially since the daylight hours are relatively few and after work there can be little or no light left. One great alternative to riding outside that helps to circumvent these problems is a wind trainer. These devices allow a rider to couple their bike to a stationary machine in any room of their home so they can ride indoors in the comfort of their own abode.



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