Category Archives: Equipment Review

Transplant Surgery: LED into vintage headlamp

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

I recently swapped a new front wheel with a Sturmey Archer X-FDD 6 volt, 3 watt dynamo hub with cable actuated 70mm drum brake to make my 1936 Raleigh a bit more practical as a regular commuter bike.  The hub dramatically improved my braking and freed … Continue reading →

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Get your kicks(tand)

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

Kickstands are cool. OK, I admit that in my racing days when I weighed everything, from body parts to bicycle components, I used to take them off any bike that came with one.  But I have grown in years and … Continue reading →

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’36 Raleigh DIY upgrade: SA dyno hub and drum brake

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

My 1936 Raleigh Sports is a great bike, but combination of the original steel rims and ancient side-pull brakes do not give me stopping power for confident commuting on a good day.  When the rims get wet, get ready to Flintstones your way … Continue reading →

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Final upgrades: lock, mudflap, pedals

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

I recently told you about some upgrades I am making to my Schwinn euro-style city bike project. Friday when I got home from work, I was excited to find a small brown box on my front porch.  Inside the box were … Continue reading →

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Dutch Schwinn Upgrades

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

A couple weeks ago the wiring on my DLomotec LED headlight on my Dutch Schwinn broke.  The wires broke right next to the housing, and the light is built in such a way that it is not meant to be disassembled.  … Continue reading →

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Studded tires summary and winter bikes

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

d’Andre’s post yesterday’s about studded tires had a lot of good advice in the article and the comment section that I thought were worth summarizing today.  Below are the highlights of sage winter cycling advice I pulled from all the comments Studded tires, … Continue reading →

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Got Studs?

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

Regular guest on Over the Bars, d’Andre Willis does, and she was kind enough to share her experience with these winter cycling confidence builders.  Thanks d’Andre! After being sidelined for two weeks by travel and a bad cold, I’m back on the … Continue reading →

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SWEEEET Fenders!

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

Wooden fenders look cool, but they are typically flat and water sprays out from the sides. Technology meets style in Woody’s compound curve wooden fenders. d’Andre, I advise you to avoid looking at his chain guards here or it may cost … Continue reading →

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All Mods Con: Courtney SS MTB

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

I have been a bit remiss in reporting about my personal bikes.  By now I should probably have all my personal bikes up on the “My bikes and bikes I like” page.  How can blogs take so much time?  Although … Continue reading →

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Guest post: Ready for Central Standard Time by d’Andre Willis

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

Thanks to regular reader and past photo contest contributor d’Andre Willis for her guest post about a nice light.   I love bike commuting.  Really, really love it.  But this isn’t about why I love it; instead, I’d like to tell you … Continue reading →

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