Tool Kit Workshop
These tools fit the parts on my bike : Chainset, Hubs, Pedals, Brakes, and Cables. Your parts may be a different model, brand, or size. […]
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Tool Kit – Everyday Carry
This kit lets me do most roadside repairs and then be on my way again. Puncture Kit Tyre Levers Pump Allen Keys(3, 4, 5, 6, […]
Convert 3x to 2x Shimano Crank M770
My 3x is a 22-32-44. I don’t use the 44 often so I decided to remove it and see if I like riding a 2x. […]
Fix a sticky freehub
Over time the freehub rotates less freely. It’s usually ok and just needs to be cleaned out and re-lubed. There is a YouTube video below. […]
First Aid Kit
A first-aid kit is necessary gear. Injuries happen. Get one and know how to use it ! Basic first-aid : Clean and patch the wound, […]
Over-night Gear List
Eat, sleep, personal care, and bike care. Plus a few small comfort items. Some thoughts :Gear needs to be practical, functional, and hard to break.Multi-use […]
Panniers – a set of Ortliebs
My old Sherpa’s were showing their age. After a long day in wet weather I’d reach camp with my clothes, food, and gear soaking wet […]
Book Review – Big Blue Book Of Bicycle Repair, by C. Calvin Jones
This workshop manual is for those of us who use the tools and do our own repair and maintenance work. Is that you too ? […]
BOB Trailer – first big trip
The famous BOB Trailer. I towed this one from Launceston Tasmania to Perth Western Australia. That’s about 4,000 km’s, though actual pedalling was more like […]
Book Review – Just Ride, by Grant Petersen
The guy is an ex-racer and he wrote this book for us non-racers. It’s about enjoying your bike like you did when you were a […]