Thrift Store Bike Shopping Adventure Day
This is from a couple years ago. I document my day of hitting 20+ thrift stores hunting for bikes. I also hit a garage sale and an antique store. It was a fun day to not be at work, even if I didn’t find much. You never know. It’s like a treasure hunt! I previously …Read more »
Right Lever Rear Brake/Left Lever Front Brake or Vice Versa – Why?
I have gotten questions/comments about why I connect the right brake lever to the rear brake and the left lever to the front brake. About how in other places the left lever works the rear brake and the right lever operates the front brake. I explain why it is one way in some places, and …Read more »
My Dualco Mini Grease Gun (That I Use In My Videos)
Viewers often ask me about the grease gun I use in my videos. What kind is it? Where did I get it? What kind of grease I use in it? It is a Dualco Mini Grease Gun. I bought it on Amazon.com. I use Marine grease. The brand I usually use is Peak, but that …Read more »
How Dangerous Are Bike Disc Brakes In A Crash?
Bike disc brakes have been in news for allegedly causing injuries to riders in crashes. So to demonstrate how sharp and dangerous they are, I stop a spinning disc brake rotor with my bare hand. Even though this disc brake is on a mountain bike, the disc brakes on road bikes aren’t much different. However …Read more »
How To Find Bargain Bikes On Craigslist
These are some of techniques I use for finding the best deals on bikes/bike parts on craigslist. I have found some very cool bikes fo