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Posts from ‘September, 2009’

Scratch built rack

I think I mentioned I was doing this a while back. Check out the whole set for details. I estimate it will hold only 12 and not 24 beers. I need to add one last support beam from the upright to the horizontal bars. The whole thing took two nights and I like the way [...]

You’re doing it wrong | a few simple tips

Here are a few simple rules that I see violated every day. If you follow these rules you can go farther with less effort.

1. Pump up your tires. I ride at max psi and then some. This alone can decrease your effort considerably.

We now pause our regularly scheduled program for some downhill action

I thought the rocky, abrasive trails of central Arizona were tough. Just take a look at this video from (what I am assuming is) the Frech alps. High-speed switchbacks. I would not ride this thing on your bike.

Mondial Du VTT Descente de Venosc caméra embarquée
Uploaded by 103TuRtLe.

EDIT: On the second watch, I still think AZ [...]