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the leading helmet of earth

Through complex processes not totally unrelated to legally grey facebook stalking have I acquired a Catlike Whisper Plus helmet, Matte Black, size L. This is the leading helmet of our planet by virtually any quantification. Yet I already have a still new Bern G2. So, I’m taking it to the markets, including this one. Find [...]

Long Time, Some Post

Compelled to post this because: “Sometimes the cosmic tumblers turn just right and the universe opens to possibilities never before imagined.” So I met some of the kids from Outlier on Friday, then I found out they sponsor the blog Prolly is Not Probably, that has a weekly “Merckx Monday” post. Just seemed like a [...]

A Bike of Interest

The time has come to sell my Swedish cykel. Originally sourced from the Swedish Craigslist equivilent (blocket.se), and then resourcefully added to, and turned into a fixed-gear with Casey’s help during a marathon g-chat session. The frame is a 57cm lugged DBS (Den Beste Sykkel – “The Best Bike”) which is a well known Norwegian [...]

Really Washington Post? Tweed Ride? Really?

So, apparently this tweed rideness happended. And if no one from ride lugged was present, then it’s a sad day for the cause. Or a happy one. Still not sure.

Two Guys Who Know

You Can’t Win The Tour de France if You Ride Lugged

The omniscient New York Times has an article on why no French rider has won “le tour” since 1985. The money quote is: “Their mentality is, well, you should just get on with it because Bernard Hinault won the Tour like that and you should be grateful.” Of course, Ancy McLarmstorg’s über scientific approach is [...]

Bikes To Love, Bikes To Hate

In contrast to my previous post, I have found a

That Bike Has Colors! (Poser Content)

I present an easy target for your disdain: the “Aristotle” customizable single speed from Suburban Outfitters.

NYT Posts Something I Am Actually Not Repulsed By

Bikes In Film from the Digital Ramble blog.

The Twitter Twatter of Seven Time Tour Tchamp

Pursuant to the convo Case and I had while he was e-supervising my fixed gear conversion project I thought I’d post some choice clips from Lancey Stronglegs’ twitter stream: “You know why else New Mexico is cool? The Shins are from here. 4:11 AM Apr 30th from TwitterBerry Good morning! Feeding kids and getting ready [...]