The biggest bicycle swap meet and expo is coming back to Lowes Motor Speedway in Concord, NC on Sunday, November 8, 2009. The expo and swap meet runs from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. There is a $5.00 admission charge and children under 12 are free, there is also free parking. There will be the usual Kid’s Play Zone.
Bicycle and other accessories
So even though I can’t be on the bike doesn’t mean I can’t purchase anything new to use the moment I can return to cycling. The newest gadget that we received is one of the hottest items in the adventure cam market, the VholdR ContourHD!
The makers of Hüdz, the aftermarket brake hood manufacturer, has been listening to their customers. They have just introduced a new version of their popular replacement hoods called Softgrip. They are or will be available shortly for Campagnolo Ergo v2/v3, SRAM, Dura-Ace 7800/7900 and Ultegra/105 levers in a variety of colors. Colors include; Bastogne Blue, Bordeaux Gold, Brugge Black, Eroica Celeste, Ghent Grey, Lombardia Orange, Paris Pink, Roubaix Red, San Remo Green, Vlaanderen Yellow, and Wallonne White. They are also working on a clear hood made with a slightly different composition making them hypoallergenic.
January is about half over and we are just getting ready to start our season. Well maybe start after this week’s cold spell is over. Nicole got herself some new shoes.
It’s not like she needed new shoes, but sometimes you find a deal that is just too good to pass up. While looking over an email ad from Sierra Trading Post I found these Sidi’s on sale.
I bought a new fancy carbon fiber tripod based on the reviews scattered throughout the web. I can say that I am very happy I did.
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.
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