Accessories and Gear

European Posterior Tubular (EPTB)

The divisive nature of Rule #29 is not to be underestimated. It is but a humble satchel, but our rejection of its use…

11 years ago

The Mirror

Have you ever been told to take a good look at yourself? Usually it infers that you need to smarten…

11 years ago

The Reflective Bike of Authority

Everyone knows you need at least three road bikes - two if you're absolutely determined to make a point about…

11 years ago

Le Graveur: The Margins

I just got turned back from a ride. 5k from the house I realized my bits were getting too cold…

11 years ago

The Roundness of Being

Evolution doesn't really seem to be part of the picture anymore, at least not where humans and our direct reports…

11 years ago

Look Pro: Dress for Success

I recently overheard someone say that there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. This is the kind…

11 years ago

Les Choix

I've never been able to decide if choices are a gift or a curse; a lack of choices introduces simplicity…

11 years ago

Reverence: LeMond Revolution

I read recently that a number of Pros like to ride the turbo for an hour or so before having breakfast…

11 years ago

Dirty Innovators

Ok all you roadies, listen up. You're not gonna like what I'm about to tell you, but it's the truth.…

11 years ago

On Rule #36: Cool Shades

Forget quick-release skewer, the mechanical derailleur, carbon frames, or disc wheels. Never mind clipless pedals or brake-mounted shifters. Scratch those…

11 years ago

The Legend of @Dan_R and Café Roubaix

Although he was already an active community member, I began my friendship with Dan Richter in early 2012 after he…

11 years ago

The Elements

Water is an asshole, at least when it comes to bicycles. So is wind, now that I think of it;…

11 years ago

Reverence: Park Tool Super Patch

The first tire patch kit I ever owned came in a big green box, had several patches of various sizes…

11 years ago

Full Circle: The ‘Evolution’ of Mountain Biking

Think back to the early days of mountain biking. A bunch of friends, getting to the top of the hill…

11 years ago

The Entanglements of Rule #12

It is so deeply entangled at this point, I can no longer tell the threads from one another. The strands…

11 years ago

The Unexpected

Gianni really took it in the shorts after trying to sneak his way along with a stealth EPMS. Like an…

11 years ago

The Bro-Set Experience

I suspect that whoever first put a set of downtube shifters on a bike immediately knew that while it was…

11 years ago

Saddle Up- Selle SMP

What does Selle SMP have in common with the lead up to the 2013 Tour de France? Absolutely nothing, seeing…

11 years ago

La Vie Velominatus: The Sound of Silence

In most situations, silence is an ominous thing that signals impending doom. Having never been in any danger myself, I base this largely…

12 years ago

La Vie Velominatus: A Rule #25 Reasoned Decision

There was no clear indication that Rick's car had actually come to a complete stop. It wasn't that the car…

12 years ago