Stories from BikeHacks
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Leather Shoe Laces for Handlebar/Brake Wrap
BikeHacks &bull Today
Brooks certainly offers up some great quality cycling products, but they also come at a price. Reader Michael used leather shoe lacing from a sewing department as bar/brake wrap. In his own words . As a final step before posting… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Brooks
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Technology Gone Too Far? The Claw!
BikeHacks &bull Feb 2, 2012
I am all for product innovation, however some innovations seem a little loco. Take "The Claw." I can just see Jim Carrey doing a commercial for this product. The Claw is made by Gladiator Garage Works and I'll let them… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Cannondale Factory Racing
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One Man's Trash is Another Man's Bike Hack
BikeHacks &bull Feb 1, 2012
I have gotten rid of a lot of clothing hangers in my time, and I have to admit, never once did I say to myself, "You know, that old wooden hanger would be a great way to fix up the… Full Story »
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Space Invaders Protect Cyclist
BikeHacks &bull Jan 30, 2012
One of my favorite artists is Invader. If you are not familiar with the art of Invader, it involves tile mosaics of the invaders made famous by the game Space Invaders. On my personal blog (which has received less attention… Full Story »
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- Cannondale Factory Racing
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rimSkin
BikeHacks &bull Jan 27, 2012
Worrying is a natural part of life, but level of worry has to vary, right? For example, if you live in San Diego, do you really have anything to worry about? With the weather being pretty much perfect 364 days of the year and… Full Story »
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The Masked Bicycle Bandits of Korea
BikeHacks &bull Jan 26, 2012
I lived in Korea for a few years a long time ago and two noticeably different things (from growing up in the US) I saw upon my arrival were many people toting umbrellas in the sun and wearing surgical type… Full Story »
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Video: Turning a Ten Speed into a Fixie
BikeHacks &bull Jan 24, 2012
It feels pretty cool to take something old or discarded and with some elbow grease transform it into something usable. Reader Gabe sent along the following text and video showing the transformation of a ten speed that had been tossed… Full Story »
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Topics:
- FIXIE
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Cold Weather Bike Riding Tips
BikeHacks &bull Jan 23, 2012
I posted last week on my purchase of a base layer to help deal with cold weather riding in Boston. I have been happy with a the heavy weight baselayer from Columbia Sportswear and have been able to ride comfortably even on cold days. Wednesday: Sunny. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. High minus 21. Extreme… Full Story »
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DIY for Cold Hands: Moose Mits
BikeHacks &bull Jan 20, 2012
It definitely seems appropriate to target winter riding advice during this time of year - at least in this hemisphere. For those in cold climates, keeping your hands warm and still being able to maintain finger dexterity can be a… Full Story »
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Winter Bike Riding - Base Layer
BikeHacks &bull Jan 17, 2012
Like any other time I have moved, when I shared with people last fall that I would be moving from New York City to Boston, I started to receive a lot of advice. One recurring theme I kept hearing from people was how cold it is in Boston and if I planned on commuting in… Full Story »
