Tag Archives: parts

Duro Tires Back for 2014

Posted on December 16, 2013 by aa

Duro Tires has returned for another year, continuing their sponsorship through 2014. 2013 was my first season with Duro, and I absolutely love the product. I have been racing mountain bike on the Duro Miner 29er tire. It’s an awesome … Continue reading →

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ProGold Degreaser+Wash…easy cleaning

Posted on August 22, 2013 by aa

If you get lazy about cleaning your bike…like I do, then you need this…Pro Gold Degreaser+Wash. Spray on, wait 5 minutes, wipe clean. It really is that easy. Thanks Bruce ProGold Bikes! http://bikes.progoldmfr.com/products/?product=degreaser — with ProGold Bikes.

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Duro Miner 29er Tires: 400 miles

Posted on May 16, 2013 by aa

Below you will see my initial write up on the Duro Miner 29er tire. Since then, I have put a little more than 400 miles on them. And with the exception of heavy mud (not designed to be a mud … Continue reading →

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microSHIFT Road Bike Shifter and Derailleur Installation

Posted on March 24, 2013 by aa

Most people installed their road shifters with excess housing length. This makes your shifting heavy and inaccurate. Here is an installation video from microSHIFT to help guide you through the process. From 3:50, you can learn an easy way to … Continue reading →

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Vuelta ZeroLite Comp Wheelset

Posted on November 3, 2012 by aa

During the summer, I found myself in the need for a new wheelset for my Jamis Ventura Elite road bike. The factory wheels that were on the bike had several thousand mile on them since 2006. They held up solid … Continue reading →

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Origin-8 BB30 Adapter Kit

Posted on May 12, 2012 by aa

Brand new from Origin-8, a BB30 bottom bracket adapter that allows you to run a non-BB30 crank with a BB30 frame. With this adaptation system you reap all the benefits of having a BB30 bottom bracket without having to buy … Continue reading →

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Cyclocross Everywhere at Sea Otter

Posted on April 22, 2012 by aa

It’s only April and the cyclocross bug has already bit. And it’s the fault of the Sea Otter Classic and the great coverage by Cyclocross Magazine. The big thing was disc brake equipped ‘cross bikes. Disc equipped 2012 and 2013 model year cyclocross bikes … Continue reading →

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Endless Bike Company’s Kick-Ass-Cogs

Posted on April 21, 2012 by aa

If you’re a singlespeed rider, and you’re like me, you are often looking for a lower gear for those climbs. I would rather have a lower gear for climbing, than a higher gear to avoid spinning on the flats. I … Continue reading →

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Mavic debuts 29er wheelsets

Posted on April 21, 2012 by aa

Mavic finally has three brand new 29er wheelsets, the first full line of 29er wheels for Mavic. The Crossmax SLR, Crossmax ST, and Crossride wheelsets all offer Mavic’s signature system-engineered approach to wheels, as well as competitive weights and a … Continue reading →

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Specialized Body Geometry Riva Saddle: My best bike upgrade to date

Posted on April 11, 2012 by aa

Back in the fall I purchased a Specialized Phenom Body Geometry saddle from my local bike shop, Plaine and Son. I put it on my mountain bike to see if the Body Geometry saddles do what Specialized claims. After using … Continue reading →

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