Oct 18, 2018 | Bike Racing, Recreation |
Freedom Folding Bikes in Boulder, Colorado has been supplying the front range with Montague’s high performance folding bikes and creating some incredible custom builds in the process. You may remember the fully custom Paratrooper equipped for bikepacking that...
Jun 20, 2014 | Accessories, Maintenance, Tutorial |
After installing the headset and fork, and preparing the wheelset, I’m now going to install the disc brakes. I have a set of Hayes CX Pro mechanical brakes and 160mm rotors. Most disc brakes are made to install on post mount frames with bolt holes 74mm from...
Jan 24, 2013 | Commute, Maintenance |
Over the past few weeks, I’ve given you a step by step look at building a completely custom, fixed gear folding bike. Today I’m going to put the finishing touches on with a new seatpost and saddle, and talk a bit about proper saddle positioning. Saddles...
Aug 28, 2012 | Adventure, Events, Lifestyle |
Boston bicycle adventures… Adventures in the night: urban cycling is not restricted to the rising and setting of the sun. The city lights, especially in a place like Boston, which is a city that does sleep, provide illumination for all manner of adventures....
Jul 25, 2012 | Lifestyle |
What are the necessary parts on a bike anyway? It all depends upon your build philosophy. From a Minimalist Perspective First one needs a frame. A bicycle requires wheels to roll upon (included therein: tires, spokes, hubs, and all that lay beneath these). It...
