Full Carbon Saddle Test

For quite some time now I have wanted to try a full carbon saddle, just for fun. In case you are not familiar with them they are basically a piece of carbon fiber (like bikes are made out of) shaped into a bike saddle. The only other thing these saddles…

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Review – Generic Rechargeable Bike Lights (sold under various names)

More and more people are riding with bike lights in the daytime, I personally don’t but it probably is a good idea, considering the statistics and how people seem to have less and less respect for others.  I also don’t ride at night but occasionally I do ride during overcast…

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Review – Scosche RHYTHM+ Armband Heart Rate Sensor

This review is for the Scosche RHYTHM+ Armband Heart Rate Sensor and is a six month review of the one I own, and will include some longer-term information on the identical unit that my wife has owned for a couple of years now. I’ve put a lot of time on my ‘classic’…

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Migrating Wikispaces Content to WordPress

Wikispaces Is Closing   Please note – as Wikispaces shuts down some of this blog entry will be invalid. I also have went with a migration to Dokuwiki instead of WordPress so the demo links no longer work for the WordPress migration. Unfortunately the site Wikispaces.com is shutting down, leaving…

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Review – Ascent Fluid Bike Trainer / Travel Trac Comp Fluid Bicycle Trainer

A note here before I start the review – as you can see I have both the Ascent Bike Trainer and Travel Trac Fluid Bike Trainer listed.  This is because they are the same unit, rebranded.  There is no difference except the logo and printing on them and unfortunately at…

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PVC Single Bike Rack (and a Few Other Bike Rack Ideas)

If you’re not into kickstands, or have a carbon bike, or just want a convenient bike stand/bike rack for your bike while you are washing/cleaning/lubing/working on it there are a lot of choices.   You can use anything from cheap bike stands (with mixed reviews), nicer raised-wheel stands with better reviews, real…

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Review – Uriah/Techway Windproof Cycling Shoe Covers

Quick review here, of the Uriah Windproof Cycling Shoe Covers or Techway Thermal Shoe Covers or Docooler Shoe Cover (or one of the others that are exactly the same and sold by various companies).  If you live and bike anywhere where it gets fairly cold you may either need to use something…

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Hitch-Mount Bike Carrier Modification / Reinforcement

In an earlier blog posting I reviewed the Swagman XC2 Bike Carrier (see my review here – Swagman XC2 2 Bike Hitch-Mount Carrier/Bike Rack) and the U-Haul Hitch Install Service and Draw-Tite Sportframe 1 1/4 inch Hitch. Both the carrier as well as the hitch still work well… Yet, when the carrier is attached…

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The Wild Animal Park, Chittenango, NY (Photo Album)

If you are in the New York State area or visiting New York State (and for those who don’t live here remember that New York State is more than just New York City!) check out the Wild Animal Park (zoo) in Chittenango, New York. Personally, I always have mixed feelings…

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