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Removing the Decals from Rims?
Ever feel like the sleek design of your bike wheels gets tainted by the obnoxious decals plastered across them? Maybe you look at your DT Swiss ER 1600 wheels and wonder if you can strip off those logos without ruining the whole damn thing. Those decals scream “corporate branding” while your soul screams “minimalism.” I…
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What It Takes To Build a Bike Under 10kg
Building a bike under 10kg is like trying to create a masterpiece while balancing on a tightrope. You need precision, patience, and a little madness. I’ve been down this road before, and let me tell you—it’s not for the faint of heart. There’s no easy way to do it. But for those who crave the…
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Improving Cycling Performance With 1x Weekly Training
You wake up. Legs sore. Knees stiff. Maybe a little hungover. Maybe not. Either way, the bike is waiting. One day a week—that’s all you’ve got. The rest belongs to work, life, and whatever godforsaken obligations keep you off the saddle. But today? Today, you ride. Problem is, you’re stuck. 60km, over and over, like…
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The Reality of Resoling Cycling Shoes
I’ve seen better-looking roadkill than some of the cycling shoes I’ve owned. Torn-up soles, cleats barely hanging on, and the smell—oh, the smell. But hey, they still worked. The question is: can you stretch their life a little longer by resoling them, or are you just delaying the inevitable? Before you drop $200+ on a…
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BMXs Often Suck As City Bikes
You ever see someone riding a BMX around the city and think, “Yeah, that looks… fun?” You’d be wrong. The reality? It’s a terrible idea. It’s like trying to use a jackhammer as a pillow—yeah, it works, but it’s a disaster. Let’s break this down. 1. The One-Gear Nightmare BMX bikes are built to do…
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Boost Your FTP by 50 Watts in 12 Weeks? Buckle Up.
You’re sitting there, looking at your FTP, wondering if it’s possible to ramp it up by 50 watts in just 12 weeks. You’re not alone. Hell, we all wish for the magic answer—maybe the ‘next big thing’ that’ll get us from decent to god-like in the saddle. But can you actually make it happen? Can…
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A Crazy Thought: A Century on a Cruiser Bike?
Somewhere out there, a guy wakes up one morning with the bright idea to ride 100 miles—on a cruiser bike. Maybe it’s after a night of too many beers or some random challenge he thought would be easy. He looks at his comfy, heavy cruiser, the one made for Sunday afternoon leisure, not grueling long-distance…
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10 Ways To Improve a “Garbage” Bicycle
There’s a guy I know, let’s call him Dave. He thought he was buying the bike of his dreams—a sleek, shiny hybrid from Costco, the Infinity Twentyfour.7 700c Hybrid. Dave was convinced it would be his ticket to long rides in the sun, the freedom of the open road, the wind in his hair… well,…
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Rookie Guide: How to Transition from Flats to Drop Bars Like a Pro
I remember the first time I hopped onto a bike with drop bars. It was as if someone strapped my soul to a rocket and shoved me down a hill. I wasn’t prepared. The feeling of leaning into the bike like a greasy fist in a velvet glove? Intimidating, yes. But damn, exhilarating. The first…
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The Proper Etiquette When Following Other Cyclists
You ever been stalked on a bike? You’re out, minding your own business, maybe on a long solo ride, and suddenly—there they are. A shadow. A presence. A wheel-sucking leech clinging to your back tire like a barnacle on an old fishing boat. Do you shake them? Do you say something? Do you embrace the…