Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Well, this was supposed to be a multi-part article covering the conversion from a 3×8 with front and rear derailleurs to a 1×8 Nexus IGH conversion, but it turns out there wasn’t much to the conversion. I stripped off the shifters and derailleurs, then removed the wheels and cranks. An inexpensive single speed crankset was … Read more
Our Bluetooth USB rechargeable speaker reviews continue with the nyne NB-200. This speaker may actually have wider appeal than some of the others, as it includes handlebar mounts, which makes taking it along on a casual bike ride a pretty simple matter. On top of that, we found the mounts work great for attaching it … Read more
Finish Line helps you keep your bike in tip top condition by offering the Pro Care Bucket Kit 8.0, because just like a car, your bicycle should be washed, lubed, and serviced to keep it running at peak performance. Inside this watertight bucket you’ll find brushes, lubricants, degreasers, and more. I was quite amazed on … Read more
I’m all for bicycle riders exercising their right to the road, but there is no way the actions of the cyclists below could be considered acceptable. During a club ride, this group decided to take the entire lane, rather than riding single file. This would be less of an issue if they left room for … Read more
Darn Tough Vermont brought Christmas to me early. For Christmas gifts, I don‘t usually ask for anything practical. I figure I can buy myself practical things anytime. I prefer frivolous. There has been one glaring exception to this: cycling socks. I have included socks on my lists and have come away from each of the … Read more
The premise behind this project was pretty simple. Although I do have a mountain bike converted to a commuter bike, I really liked the idea of building a bike around Shimano’s 8 speed Nexus internal geared hub. So when I found a used Nexus wheelset online, I grabbed them up, then set out to build … Read more