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Fast Boy Cycles : Step Two

May 10, 2008 - Going into this custom build I had many wants and needs. This is why I was going custom and not sticking with the stock bikes I had been riding for the past few years. The first need was S&S couplers.. […]
Twenty Nine Inches

Wheel Weight and 29″ers: Are We Going The Wrong Way?

May 9, 2008 - One of the bigger complaints about 29″er wheels is that they weigh more and are harder to accelerate than a 26″er wheel. This is due to the obvious fact that there is more material to deal with th. […]
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Motorist Involved in 50 (!) Bicycle Crash

May 9, 2008 - I subscribe to a feed on Google News with the search term bicycle. It tends to be a rather depressing feed, with news stories of bicycles hit by cars on a daily basis. This one stood out among the res. […]
The Bike Lab

BBB Components: ErgoFix Grips and ErgoSticks Bar Ends-Out Of The Box

May 9, 2008 - The Bike Lab has recieved some components from BBB, a company well known in Europe, but maybe a brand you’ve not heard from here in the States. We recieved some grips and bar ends, (amongst a few ot. […]
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Little Things get you Noticed

May 7, 2008 - A couple months ago my daughter drove past me as I was pedaling home in the dark. When I walked into the house she told me that she had seen me, so I took the opportunity to do a little research. Me:. […]
The Bike Lab

Truvativ Stylo Cranks : 1st Impressions

May 7, 2008 - Truvativ Stylo SS Cranks Price: $139-155 Specs: 848 grams; 170 or 175mm; These cranks were mounted up to my single swizzle roughly three weeks back. So far they have been ridden bottom bracket deep in. […]
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Neo Moto : Long Term

May 7, 2008 - The Pacenti Neo Moto tire is what introduced me to 650b. As it is currently the ONLY tire available to the masses, it probably is what has gotten you here to 650b.com or at least interested. The tire. […]
Twenty Nine Inches

‘09 Reba Update; Air U-Turn

May 7, 2008 - When I was attending the SRAM press release at Sea Otter last month we got the formal introduction to the 2009 Reba in 26″ and 29″ versions. What we didn’t get was something Rock Shox honches we. […]
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Journalist seeks new bike commuter in New York / New Jersey area

May 7, 2008 - Brooke is working on a commuting-by-bike story for CNBC.com. Are there any new bike commuters in the NY-NJ area who wouldn’t mind being interviewed? Please email Brooke at brooke dot sopelsa at nbcu. […]
Twenty Nine Inches

Long Travel 29″er Prognostications

May 6, 2008 - Hey, I bet if you are a regular reader of this site you are already groaning. “Not another long travel 29″er rant!” Well, not so much a rant, but some observations for you. I know that I have be. […]
The Bike Lab

Onza “Tensile” Freewheel: Update

May 6, 2008 - Awhile back I introduced you all to the Onza Tensile freewheel for single speeding enjoyment. Oh, and I do love to single speed! I slapped that Tensile freewheel on one of my 29″ers and set to ridin. […]
Commute by Bike

Join a bicycle convoy

May 5, 2008 - Several individuals and groups have started bike commute convoys around the nation. These group rides provide social interaction and help encourage new riders. Because bike commute convoys generally h. […]
The Bike Lab

Jagwire Ripcord : Out of the Box

May 5, 2008 - Jagwire Ripcord DIY Brake Kit MSRP: $25-30 Colors: Too many to list! Bikes can be very simple things. If you are a constant reader of The Bike Lab you’ll know my slight obsession of making my single. […]
Blue Collar Mountain Biking

Sheldon Brown’s Fixed Gear Mountain Bike

May 5, 2008 - Sheldon Brown had some truly unique bikes. However, I think his fixed/free mountain bike is truly Blue Collar. If you have an old mountain bike lying around, it could be a fun project to spice up that. […]
650b

Stans ZTR 355: Out of the Box

May 5, 2008 - I am very excited to be testing out a pair of Stans ZTR 355 650b wheels. Stans is a very welcomed rim in the new 650b market as it is tubeless ready and can be built up very light weight for the racer. […]
Commute by Bike

Puma Urban Motility: The Glow Rider

May 5, 2008 - We talk a lot around here about staying seen and safe while riding at night. You can use lights and reflective material, but what if your bike glowed in the dark? Puma has a bike in their Urban Motili. […]
Twenty Nine Inches

Diamondback Overdrive Pro: Update

May 4, 2008 - Spring has sprung here and now we’re bustin’ out all the review stuff again out on the local trails. One of the latest rigs to get thrashed is the Diamondback Overdrive Pro. If you have not read t. […]
The Bike Lab

Out Of The Box: Bontrager’s Inform RL Saddle

May 4, 2008 - While saddles are a very personal thing, it has been rather odd that there hasn’t been a more personalized way to find a saddle that works for any particular cyclist. Well, things are starting to ch. […]
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Sea Otter: Recap

May 2, 2008 - There was so much great news and rumors at Sea Otter that I want to put it all in one good post. Rubber: 650b tire rumors or visuals were leaking out from almost every large manufacture present. WTB -. […]
The Bike Lab

“MasiGuy” Tim Jackson Crashes At Velodrome

May 2, 2008 - The Bike Lab has learned that Tim Jackson, also known as “MasiGuy” from his blog of the same name, has crashed with severe results at a velodrome during lap 24 of a 25 lap race. It appears another. […]
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Service Manager, Senior Mechanic and Sales Staff

May 9, 2008 - VANCOUVER, BC - Things are busy here in Vancouver. Busy Road shop needs some summer staff with the possibility of Longer term. Ideally we are looking for a service manager (ours moved) to run our shop. […]
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Bicycling Webstore Sales Associate

May 3, 2008 - FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA - BikeTrailerShop.com currently has a full-time Sales Associate position available. Daily duties of the position involve shipping, customer service, accounting & internet product li. […]
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Sales Associate

April 29, 2008 - TUCSON, AZ - TBOT is looking for sales staff with varying levels of shop and sales experiance. TBOT is rapidly approaching the end of our first year of business and this is a great opportunity to get. […]
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Customer Service

April 29, 2008 - ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA - USA - JensonUSA was founded with this simple mission: To treat everyone with respect and be the best company for customers to buy from, for vendors to sell to and employees to wo. […]
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinator

April 28, 2008 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - This position reports to the Director for Planning and Policy and is an integral member of the Office of Transportation and Utilities (the Office). The Office oversees many of the t. […]
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Bike mechanic or Bike/ski teck

April 23, 2008 - NELSON BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA - We are looking to hire a full time Bicycle mechanic or someone with bike ski teching experience
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Mechanic / Sales

April 22, 2008 - LYNCHBURG, VA - Bicycle mechanic needed for summer and possibly longer term help. Good customer interaction preferred as mechanics also help on the sales floor in our shop.
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Software Developer

April 22, 2008 - MADISON, WI - Software Developer Are you a cyclist with tech skills? This is a chance to take your professional skills and apply them to something else that you are passionate about. Your primary resp. […]
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mechanic

April 21, 2008 - ASHEVILLE, NC - Small high-end shop in Asheville, NC is seeking a full time experienced mechanic. Must be friendly, knowledgeable and able to multitask. Hourly pay plus commission plus some of the bes. […]
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Experienced Bicycle Mechanics Wanted

April 11, 2008 - COSTA MESA, CA - Experienced Bicycle Mechanic Wanted Two Wheels One Planet Bicycle Shop of Costa Mesa is now hiring Experienced Bicycle Mechanics We are a Busy, Successful shop that is passionate abou. […]
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Sales Reps

April 9, 2008 - ALL TERRITORIES - Contact for details and compensation
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Sales Associate, Technicians, and Sales Mgr

March 30, 2008 - ESTERO & NAPLES FLORIDA - TREK BICYCLE STORE OF ESTERO & NAPLES IS SOUTHWEST FLORIDAS LARGEST BICYCLE DEALER. WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE A PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE AND LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.. […]
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Sales Associate, Technicians, and Sales Mgr

March 30, 2008 - ESTERO & NAPLES FLORIDA - TREK BICYCLE STORE OF ESTERO & NAPLES IS SOUTHWEST FLORIDAS LARGEST BICYCLE DEALER. WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE A PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE AND LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.. […]
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Retail Sales

March 29, 2008 - NEW YORK CITY - Cadence Considers All Driven Individuals with Professional Sales and Retail Experience: At Cadence, we're always on the lookout for dynamic professionals to fill a variety of roles wit. […]
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Bike Mechanic

March 26, 2008 - WESTERN MICHIGAN - WESTERN MICHIGAN - Miniwanca is a summer camp offering exteneded adventure cycling trips throughout the summer and is seeking a Bike mechanic to maintain it's 60+ fleet of touring c. […]
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Bike Mechanic

March 26, 2008 - WESTERN MICHIGAN - WESTERN MICHIGAN - Miniwanca is a summer camp offering exteneded adventure cycling trips throughout the summer and is seeking a Bike mechanic to maintain it's 60+ fleet of touring c. […]
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Bike Mechanic

March 26, 2008 - WESTERN MICHIGAN - Miniwanca is a summer camp offering exteneded adventure cycling trips throughout the summer and is seeking a Bike mechanic to maintain it's 60+ fleet of touring cycles and to offer. […]
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Independent Sales Reps

March 25, 2008 - ALL TERRITORIES - Sharkies the category creator of the sports chew market is seeking experienced outside independent sales reps to help us further our presence at Independent Bike Dealers throughout t. […]
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March 24, 2008 - CENTER TUFTONBORO, NH - Merrowvista is looking for a bike mechanic who would enjoy spending the summer working with youth in a fun, exciting, and scenic environment. Nestled in the center of the Ossip. […]
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Bike Mechanic

March 24, 2008 - CENTER TUFTONBORO, NH - Merrowvista is looking for a bike mechanic who would enjoy spending the summer working with youth in a fun, exciting, and scenic environment. Nestled in the center of the Ossip. […]

Top 5 reasons Ergon grips are the best

January 14th, 2008

My hands have been wrapped firmly around Ergon for a good while now and I don’t see that ever changing. Here’s the top five reasons why they are the best grips on the market.

They are the most comfortable - Before Ergon I thought grips were grips. They either had a lot of […]

Interbike Outdoor Demo for the East

January 11th, 2008

Interbike has announced their new event… an Outdoor Demo for the east coast.It’ll be held in Providence, Rhode Island on October 21 and 22.This is a pretty interesting choice for the Nielson folks and I can’t help but wonder if it’s partly in response to Eurobike’s various plays for the US market.As you know, there was […]

Top five reasons why Crooked Cog will rock 2008

January 6th, 2008

Crooked Cog has been the best bike network on the net and will continue to fill that roll this coming year.  Here’s the top five reasons we’re still the best:

 Lots of Writers - We’ve added four new writers to the fold as of January 1 which rounds us out at a total of nine.  These are […]

Turkey Ride and Injury

November 26th, 2007

Mike and I went for a ride on Wednesday that got stretched out a good bit longer than planned.
We went out for a ride on some new trails that are being built locally and about thirty minutes into the ride we came across this old cement dam. It was about 25 feet long, 4 […]

Let us give thanks…

November 22nd, 2007

In looking back over the last year it’s almost overwhelming in the things I have to give thanks for.  Here’s a few that quickly come to mind… 
My lovely wife who has supported me over the past few years as I stumble around and figure out what I want to do with my life.  Most wives […]