This is just about one of the geekiest things to hit the Bike Nerd Kingdom in a long time – and I’m impressed. About 6 weeks ago, I crossed a line that I swore I’d never go near.  I started geeking out on gear inches.  Two reasons: I was in the throes of spec-ing out [...]

With the year’s longest days upon us, most people aren’t thinking about their bike lights, but the ample daylight provided the perfect opportunity to fix my ailing NiteRider MiNewt. I don’t actually need it, so I can bear the thought of sending it away for the RMA process. The MiNewt died a peaceful death in [...]

I remember with great clarity the first time Sal pulled out the chamois butter. That moment was characterized by a creeping feeling of horror, amazement, curiosity, and amusement. "You’re going to do what with that?" I’d asked him. Needless to say, I shook my head, chuckled softly, and promptly tried as hard as possible to [...]