I’m sorry I can’t remember who told me about this event, but it was most likely my buddy Keith from Gotta Love Gravel. He knows all the best events. After hearing this was a race down most of Mississippi I signed up immediately. One of my brothers lives fairly close to the start, so I…
The Shop
Working title… At the beginning of 2022 I moved out to East Texas to take care of my disabled veteran pops and in the process inherited an absolute mess of a two acre property. Settled on the property is a 24 foot by 24 foot metal building that was used as a personal vehicle repair…
The Bikepacker’s Guide to Spinisty’s Dallas2Austin Stage Race 2022
Intro Bike Check Pack List Question & Answer Introduction Ignore the title, I’m a fraud. I’m am not qualified to call myself a “bikepacker” nor am I qualified to guide anyone… in any form or fashion… in any subject. BUT, it’s a good title amirite? Anyway… this is my first “bikepacking” adventure, as far as…
2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon 5 AKA Slimer
Buyers Remorse and Incessant Complaining I bought this 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon 5 the other day (October 2021) for $1,500 and immediately began regretting my decision. I initially offered $1,200, but the seller insisted that he had to get $1,500 out of the deal, so I caved on impulse decision and went and picked it…
J&L 10g Ultra Light Seat Post Clamp Failure
Well, 2500 miles later and I have my first J&L failure. When I initially purchased this clamp I didn’t read the title very well and assumed that the entire clamp was made from titanium. This is not the case. The clamp is made of aluminum and the bolt is titanium. Either way, the lower front…
DIY Pro Race Bike Stand
Ah, the old “pro” race bike stand. People will finally stop screeching at me in the YouTube comments about how I clamp… or don’t clamp my carbon fiber frames. After analyzing actual “pro” bicycle work stands such as the Park Tool Team Issue ($339.95!!!) and Feedback Sports’s Sprint Stand ($294.99!!!) I realized that there isn’t…
Zwift on the Chuwi LarkBox
One thing I’d like to note is that I am not a gamer. I can’t tell the difference between 60 fps and 14fps when I’m suffering lol. Anyway here is the Zwiftalizer results for the Chuwi LarkBox: You can buy the Chuwi LarkBox on Amazon Here.
ZTTO 54T Ratchet Upgrade for DT SWISS 350/240/180 Hubs
Woof! I’m not here to debate the oh-so-controversial “degrees/points of engagement”, but I am here to offer you a cheaper more affordable Chinese solution for your DT Swiss 350/240/180 hubs if you are a believer in the effectiveness of increased engagement points/decreased degree of engagement. I also want to say that I do not own…
DIY Indoor Trainer Rocker Plate
What is a Rocker Plate? In essence, a Rocker Plate is a device which allows the trainer and bike to tilt from side to side, more accurately simulating the real life motion of riding a bike. Proponents say it increases comfort and makes long rides more forgiving on those sensitive parts of the anatomy that…
A Note On Two Piece Rear Derailleur Hangers
I have made several comments on some of my YouTube videos in regard to LightCarbon’s stock rear derailleur hanger for their gravel frame LCG-010-D. Since then I’ve been getting a few questions asking to clarify what I mean by this. This article aims to answer some of those questions. Let’s start from the beginning. LightCarbon…