Here are three recent custom wheels I built up. First up are some Deep V fixed gear wheels. Bomb proof alloy rims are laced to Origin8 hubs. For the price it’s pretty hard to beat these hubs. Just like high end hubs from Phil Wood, Paul, and other small manufacturers they use easily serviced or...

When I quit my job as a messenger, nine years ago, I promised myself that I would never again ride in cold rain. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy riding in the rain, if its warm. A summer rain shower is actually enjoyable, but after working all winter in freezing rain, I learned to hate...

Yesterday I had one of the best rides I’ve had in years. It’s funny in the last month I’ve fallen in love with cycling again and it’s duew to a few positive experiences. First, I did my first solo century in years on a warm beautiful day. Second, Chris, Josh and I started a chill...

Last night while down in my workshop Karen brought me her Ipod and told me she had a podcast from NPR for me to listen to. She’s always trying to get me to listen to stories they play. I was a little skeptical, since I only find them interesting about 50% of the time, but...

For the last few months I’ve been looking for a touring bike. One that I can ride the Blue Ridge Parkway and other long distances loaded with gear. I also wanted a good commuting bike and wet weather training bike. I looked at the usual suspects, the Long Haul Trucker, Salsa Casserole, Civia Bryant, etc....

At this years Interbike show Surly showed off its newest creation, The Ogre. Its main use will be for multi day off-road tours. The most innovative part of the bike is its adjustable wheelbase, which can be re-positioned in the rear dropouts.