Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 15th, 2010
What’s a “safe” speed to ride? Good question. I want to make the case that a safe speed is not so much about an actual number, but about riding with a certain amount of margin… So some people might endanger themselves riding a particular street at 30 mph, especially one with lots of blind driveways [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 23rd, 2010
Heat can make you loopy. And in a city filled with air conditioning and wool suits in the summer, ours is not a society that knows how to handle real heat. Feel faint on the subway and you only have to hold out until the next stop. Feel faint while riding in traffic, and you [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 23rd, 2010
If you’ve ever had a bike stolen (I have), you know it doesn’t matter how many disk locks you have or OnGuard chains…unless it’s actually chained to something, someone can pick it up and throw it inside a van in two seconds…
Well here’s a great idea from some clever city bikers in the UK: Lock2Lock. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 18th, 2010
For me this is it. I’m not a Ducati-snob, I actually like my Japanese made bikes… And as long as Honda makes bikes like the 600rr, I’ll do my best to own one. I also happen to love the gurgling sound an inline four’s make when they’re running a little lean (go figure!)… But I [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 2nd, 2009
Or is it more central California? Anyway, Socal is close enough, and if this video doesn’t make you want to move there, then I don’t know what will… other than the great weather, great Mexican food, and all that Hollywood stuff.
It sometimes surprises street riders who’ve never been on a track, that people think racing [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 5th, 2009
Gratuitous race video footage…
Since we’re on the topic (the last few posts)…here are the Top 5 misconceptions people have (and the “experts” inadvertently perpetuate) about suspension settings:
Misconception #5 – Once you set up your suspension you’ll never touch it again.
Sure you can ride safely with a wide variety of suspension settings dialed-in…BUT once you start [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 7th, 2009
Which results in more fatalities every year in Manhattan [a] walking, [b] bicycling, or [c] motorcycling (including scooters)? Check your answer after the jump!
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 28th, 2009
Perhaps the caption to this should be “Propeller-heads ogle electric motorcycle at TED.” So this is the electric bike we mentioned a couple of posts ago. Can anyone find a video of this thing in motion? You can see it move 10 ft, along with the official presentation here. Cheers!
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 27th, 2008
Hey if your bike still runs and you’re still able to ride, I think you have a lot to be thankful for! So whether you’re home hanging out watching DVDs or getting together with family tonight, I hope you have a happy thanksgiving!
[Picture of one of the Macy's floats while it's still being inflated Wednesday [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, sportbikes, time waster on Nov 3rd, 2008
Ducati has decided to unleash it’s newest monster a few days after Halloween. Only it’s not a “Monster” this time…it’s a buck naked 1098. The people who invented the naked sportbike have jumped into the fray once again with the king of the hill streetfighter. (Click here for the teaser video)
Is it just [...]
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