Accessories

Most of the people I ride with know that I ride exclusively on tubular tires. It is something I am used to and something I am very familiar with. I have weighed the trade offs between using clinchers and tubulars and I am happy with the decisions I have made. This post is not to persuade anyone to choose one type of tire over another. I just want to find a tubular that I can train on that doesn’t cost me an arm and a leg.

This video is a tour of the Crossman Factory, as they make 12 gram CO2 cartridges.

I found this interesting video I though might be informative to all you weight weenies, like myself, that do not carry a pump with them on rides. I usually carry an inflator and two CO2 cartridges in case of a flat.

Deda Elementi in cooperation with the U.S. CPSC has announced the recall of 400 Deda Forza carbon stems. for more information please look at this reprinted article from Bicycle Retailer and Industry News:

Deda Elementi Stems Being Recalled

WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN)—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Deda Elementi, has announced a voluntary recall of about 400 Deda Forza bicycle handlebar stems.

Spuik, a Spanish company started by an accountant, marketing man, and a sports person in 1996/97, is a supplier of cycling apparel and accessories. Their methodology is based on the analysis of the real needs of cyclists. When those needs are identified, the next step consists in finding the appropriate design to meet such needs. This stage includes the drawing up of a prototype which is tested by professional sports people. After this testing is complete necessary corrections and adjusting are made before mass production gets underway and products are marketed in specialty bicycle shops.

Nov 9, 2008 - Concord, NC

The Big Stampede Bike Expo & Swap is coming to Lowe’s Motor Speedway on November 9, 2008. Features 40,000 sq. ft. of cycling manufacturers, retailers, shops, clubs, and individuals selling new and used cycling and triathlon equipment.

http://www.bigstampede.com

There are few things worse that going on a ride on some rougher patch of road, having to stop and turn around because your water bottle fell out. You reach down and have to tug real hard to pull the bottle out, or struggle to put the bottle back in because the cage is too tight! There are a few cages that really work well, but many of them are really pigs when it comes to weight.