I’ve been cooped up inside my apartment for weeks now, pretty much unable (or unwilling) to ride because of the extremely cold temperatures and bad weather outside. I wouldn’t say this video makes up for not being able to ride, but it’s definitely fun to watch and dream about warmer weather.
Via YouTube
I found this guy’s Mexican Highway video (posted below) on YouTube awhile back. From there, I found his website with a ton of interesting bicycling videos he’s made over the years. Watch the video below, then check out the rest here. Other than the Mexican Highway, I’d have to say the one with he and some friends riding on the iced-over Charles River is my favorite.
Via YouTube, Digave.com
It’s been freezing cold outside for weeks, and I haven’t been able (or willing to be honest) to ride. Instead, I decided to kill some time indoors by making a set of system icons, and I thought I’d share. Right-click, Save Link As… to download the ZIP file. See pic below for samples.
Performed entirely on bicycle parts: http://www.specialized.com/bc/microsite/holiday/index.html
"Delta 7′s Arantix bike frame is see-through and weighs just 2.75lbs but is so strong there’s no rider weight limit. It’s made of Isotruss, a material consisting of carbon fiber strands bent into a wide mesh to emulate the sturdy geometry of steel truss structures. That tech ain’t cheap: Expect to pay $7,000 when it ships next spring."
I’ve been meaning to do a write-up about this for awhile and never got around to it. Fortunately, someone else already did, so here’s a link:
http://sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html#adjustment
Combine a derelict shopping cart with a bicycle for a ride with ample cargo capacity. This is a nice way to save a shopping cart and a bike that might otherwise end up in a landfill. Not to mention a great way to save gas and get exercise for a quick trip to the grocery store.
It’s not often you see naked people outside, you know–doing it–but that was just the beginning of an awesome ride. I was less than 4 miles from home, heading up Anthony St. near the MU campus when I noticed a tent in someone’s side yard. Then I noticed what looked like a person inside, so I kept staring (what else is there to do?). About the time I was lined up really well with the opening of the tent, I saw a fully naked girl sit up on an equally naked guy, and begin to reach over and close the flap. At 8:00a.m. on a Saturday. I hope they were enjoying themselves.
When I built my bike, I had to do tons of research to find parts that were not only light weight, but also strong and durable enough to get me by for years to come. However, pretty much any bike can be made lighter for relatively little money, and sometimes without spending a dime.
If you wonder what the point is in going light, there are actually a few reasons. For one, the lower your bike’s weight, the more efficient it becomes. Less effort has to be put out by the rider to accomplish the same amount of work; that also means you can accomplish more putting out the same amount of work. As weight lowers and your output remains the same, you’ll ride faster and your bike will be easier to maneuver. And easier to maneuver also means that it will be easier to put into your car, or onto a bike rack, or up the stairs of your apartment complex.
