Archive for the 'Tools' Category
Bicycle Gear Calculator iPhone App Released
By Tyler Cooper | August 1, 2008 | Cycling Gear, Tools | no comments yet
Browsing through the App Store on my iPhone this morning I came across a fantastic little app. Simply called the Bicycle Gear Calculator, it is a simple yet full featured application that helps bike builders and tweakers calculate gear and gain ratios. There are a ton of other features as well. The user interface was [...]
Ritchey Torqkey
By Justin Cooper | October 24, 2007 | Cycling Gear, Tools | no comments yet
I ran across the Ritchey Torqkey just recently, and was quite intrigued. It’s basically a 4mm allen that is preset to 5Nm (Newton-meters) of torque to help out with those bolts on stems, seatposts, or whatever else you can find.
The Torqkey can be found for $19.95 at your LBS.
Here’s to not having any more stripped [...]
Product Spotlight: Park Tool Portable Race/Ride Kit
By Tyler Cooper | August 28, 2006 | Cycling Gear, Tools | no comments yet
If you want to know how big of a cycling addict someone is, just take a look in their toolbox. The more cycling specific tools they have, the more they probably know about cycing repair. Every good bike mechanic knows how important it is to have the right tool for the job. [...]
Product Spotlight: Slime Tire Sealant
By Tyler Cooper | August 26, 2006 | Cycling Gear, Cycling Safety, Tools | no comments yet
A frequently asked question by newbie cyclists is, “how often do I need to change my tires?” Tires will often last 1000-5000 miles in the rear tires, depending on the weight of the rider, road conditions, etc. The front tires can last 2-3 times as long as the rear tires. You generally [...]
Product Spotlight: Topeak Survival Tool Wedge Pack
By Tyler Cooper | August 25, 2006 | Cycling Gear, Packs, Tools | 1 comment
This is one of those things that make you say, “why didn’t anyone think of this before.” The Topeak Survival Tool Wedge Pack is the perfect saddle pack. The only thing I have room for in my Trek wedge saddle pack is some tools, tube and CO2. The beauty of Topeaks solution [...]
