Category: Guide

The Natural Aristocracy of Two Wheels

JPPartland

As I was about to turn south on 9W at Hillside, I could see there was a group heading my way from the light.  It was about to switch from red to green and the […]

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The Disappearance of Entry-Level Road Bikes, Part 2

JPPartland
Junior racing. Disappearing Entry Level Road Bike

Part 1 is here. So, what’s behind the disappearing entry-level road bike? Several reasons.  They include: reduced market competition, increased component integration, disc brakes, and gravel riding. The market has fewer companies. When it comes […]

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The Disappearance of Entry-Level Road Bikes, Part 1

JPPartland

The entry-level road racing bike can be a thing of beauty.  It has the geometry and design marks of a pro-level racing bike, has similar components and gear ratios as the pro bike, and, most […]

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Bicycle Chain Waxing in the Kitchen (Video)

JPPartland

A great project to do if you want a clean chain, fast, and smooth chain. No grease marks, no mess, and longer chain life. And an old-school hack to boot.   tools needed: Chain tool–either […]

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Making Sense of Bicycle Geometry Part Four: Using Stack and Reach to find your next bike

JPPartland

Part One explained most of the frame dimensions. Part Two explained trail. Part Three explained how changing components can affect ride qualities.   Knowing the size bike you ride is pretty important when you want […]

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Making Sense of Bicycle Geometry Part 3: How Components Can Modify Ride

JPPartland

Part One explained most of the frame dimensions. Part Two explained trail. Frame materials, frame shaping, frame construction, and bicycle component selection can somewhat modify the ride qualities that the frame geometry is designed for. […]

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Making Sense of Bicycle Geometry

JPPartland

Bikes are kind of inscrutable. Standing still, there are lots of clues to the character of the ride, but many of those clues can be deceiving. You can sense the bike’s stance, examine the tubing […]

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The Second Edition of Tour Fever is Out and Ready for Reading

JP Partland
Tour fever cover

It’s that time of year.   You’ve got the fever.   You want more.  You need more.  Tour Fever is here to answer those questions, slake that thirst, grow that pallet so that the taste you’re […]

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Book Review: The Great Road Climbs of the Southern Alps

JPPartland

To relax with a book, perchance to dream. To rest one’s legs on an ottoman, curl up with a recovery shake, and flip though pages that allow you to transport yourself into a waking fantasy. […]

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