Replacing a Rim

While working at bike shops in the 90’s and early 2000’s, I learned a lot about wheel building. I was able to put that knowledge to good use when I recently cracked a carbon rim on a ride. Since most wheels use steel spokes, the spokes are often much stronger than the hubs and rims. […]

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SLO Motion

A great ride that ended in tragedy. Riding the Irish Hills preserve in San Luis Obispo, CA, I explored some beautiful and fun trails with a local rider. The day ended big – with a crash on an awesome black trail called Chutes and Ladders. I split my knee wide open (no, you can’t see […]

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