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New parts or new bike?

Posted on 2006-04-19 by Jim Vanderveen

With a 20-year-old bike, would I be better off buying new parts for it, or an entirely new bike? Continue reading →

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Cat Eye headlight for Soma coffee cup holder

Posted on 2006-03-06 by Jim Vanderveen

Grrr! Soma’s “Morning Rush” coffee cup holder uses a Cat Eye H-27 bracket, which (of course) is not the same bracket that came with my HL-350 headlight, which is the only Cat Eye headlight stocked by my LBS (Peak Adventures). … Continue reading →

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A 20-year-old bike brings new meaning to the phrase “semper fidelis”

Posted on 2006-03-03 by Jim Vanderveen

Semper fidelis, the Marine’s motto, means “always faithful”. I thought it was appropriate for this post. Read on… Waaay back circa 1985, I was forced to buy a new bicycle when somebody stole my then-current bike. I didn’t own a … Continue reading →

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My KHS bike and its goo

Posted on 2006-02-15 by Jim Vanderveen

My KHS moutain bike, along with some of the gear I added to make my commute more pleasant. Continue reading →

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