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 […]
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J&L 10g Ultra Light Seat Post Clamp Failure
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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Katy Trail Preparation
With bicycle racing taking a hit in 2020 a few friends and I decided to knock a multi-day bicycling trip off of all of our bucket lists. The initial planned crew consisted of myself, Khanh, Aldo and Khuong; however, last minute tooth issues prevented Khuong from attending. This was a proving ground for me personally […]
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