Biking

I’m a pragmatic guy. I like to save money wherever I can and when I buy something, I squeeze every last bit of use I can out of it. I buy used cars, sometimes used clothes, and I sometimes buy used bikes. I don’t mean collectable bikes here, I mean high end, everyday riders. Over …

Nothing lasts forever and bike wheels are no exception. They’re subjected to a lot of stress and flexing, especially the rear wheel. It’s not unusual for a rim to crack, especially around the spoke holes. I noticed that the rear wheel on my vintage Trek 2500 Pro had developed a pretty serious wobble. When I …

When I bought my first good  bike 30 years ago, I had a couple of choices when it came to lubricants – 3 in 1 Household oil, or Tri-Flo Bike Lube. I opted for Tri-Flo and stuck with it. Over the years I’ve tried lots of different lubricants including Phil Wood, Pedros, and Finish Line. They’re all great …

Go into any bike shop these days and you’ll find a great selection of high quality, light weight, and super powerful bike light systems.  Back in the dark ages, aka the mid 1980′s, about all that was available for cyclists who wanted to ride in the dark were generator powered lights that went out when …

Kelowna, BC is recognized as one of the most desirable places to live in Canada. The city is located in the mountains of South Central British Columbia, just four hours by car from Vancouver and on the shores of beautiful Okanagan Lake. Paradise for People who Love the Outdoors Kelowna is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. …