Haley Ti Z Coupled

by | Jul 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

 

A photo of the latest build, a Haley Ti road bike equipped with Z Couplers, and running an Eagle SL Transmission drivetrain. A set of custom Ogle Components UDH dropouts accommodate the Eagle rear derailleur. The paint scheme is a nod to my 1980’s Peugeot that was stolen back in 84 during my first year at Berkeley. The bike rides like a dream, a perfectly capable climber mixed with super solid descending stability. The complete weight of the bike with pedals, cages and computer mount is a hair over 18 pounds. A complete build breakdown follows:

Haley Custom Ti Road Frame with Z Couplers for travel

SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission Drivetrain (10-52)

SRAM Red AXS Levers and Brakes

Cane Creek eeWings All-Road Titanium Crank

CeramicSpeed Bottom Bracket

Carbon Ti X-Single Carbon chainring (44×110)

Metron 45 SL TL Wheelset

Vittoria Corsa Pro Control Tires (32c)

Galfer Rotors 160 front and rear

Galfer Brake Pads

Ogle Components Centerlock Rotor Lockrings

Mcfk Stem (110), Handlebars (42), Seatpost (31.6)

Mcfk Computer Mount

Cane Creek AER Headset

Carbon Ti Top Cap

Carbon Ti Seatpost Binder

Berk Composites Lupina Saddle (150)

Tune Bottle Cages

Abloc Bottles

Zeno Cycle Q-Connector Hydraulic Coupler for rear brake

Speedplay Pedals

Hammerhead Computer

 



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NEMO Moonlander Table

by | Dec 29, 2023 | Camping, Uncategorized

“Best camping table ever.”  Maybe that seems like excessive praise for something as basic as a table, but the Moonlander from NEMO really is amazing. The simplicity of the design is a refreshing break from overly complicated mechanisms. The table unfolds, the legs pop out from their storage slots, pop into holes at the four corners, and then with a simple twist of the legs, the table is ready for action. This straightforward design provides a rock solid table that can be used anywhere at a campsite. And it packs away just as easily into a flat and compact case.  Each time I use the Moonlander on a camping trip, I marvel at the ingenious design. Waxing poetic about a table is perhaps a bit on the unusual side, but the Moonlander inspires effusive words.




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Vittoria Sweepstakes

by | May 12, 2023 | Events, Racing

 

Vittoria is currently offering a sweepstakes that gives participants the chance to win a trip for two to Italy. The package includes a stipend for two round-trip tickets, a tour of the Vittoria Technical Center and Vittoria Park, as well as tickets to the Tour of Lombardy. The trip is scheduled to take place from October 3rd to the 9th, and presents an incredible opportunity to visit Italy and experience one of the classic tours of the cycling season. To enter the sweepstakes and potentially win this amazing opportunity, please follow this link.



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absoluteBlack HOLLOWcage

by | Sep 5, 2022 | Accessories, Bicycles, Product Reviews, Uncategorized

 

There have been several innovations in cycling in my lifetime, two of which are becoming the standard for most bicycles: electronic shifting and hydraulic disc brakes. These two technologies took a minute to catch on, but thanks to their incredible ease of use and solid performance, they are now accounting for much of what you’ll find in the bike shop. That said, the bicycle hasn’t really changed much over its incredibly long lifespan. Improvements come along regularly, but all in all, it is still the same basic machine .

So, I admit to being skeptical when I first started seeing oversize derailleur pulley cages entering the market. Ceramic Speed was one of the first on the scene, and because of the incredibly smooth bearings, it started appearing on high end bicycles. It quickly became top dog in the cage wars.

But its position at the top is now being challenged by a new entry from absoluteBLACK. (more…)



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INEOS Grenadier

by | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

By now a lot of you know I covet cars and trucks as much as bicycles. And sometimes these two passions overlap, as in this Grenadier truck built by INEOS, sponsor of the INEOS Grenadiers, a Tour de France winning team. A BMW 3 liter straight-six turbo combined with three differential locks should make this truck a super capable off-roader. The design is exactly right for my preferred aesthetics, and cribbing off an older Land Rover is really not a bad thing. Modern underpinnings matched to retro design makes for a very desirable truck.



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Nemo Dagger Ultralight Tent

by | Oct 13, 2021 | Camping, Product Reviews, Uncategorized


I’ve entered the Nemo universe, and I couldn’t be happier. The New England based company started back in 2002. The name NEMO is a melding of New England Mountain Equipment and the ingenious Captain Nemo. And ingenious certainly describes the first item I picked up from NEMO – the Dagger Ultralight tent, which has now accompanied me on many trips. From a snowy night in the Alabama Hills near Lone Pine, California, to a backpacking trip on Catalina Island, the tent has proven to be a worthy travel companion. (more…)



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Smith Trace

by | Jul 17, 2021 | Accessories, Product Reviews, Uncategorized

I’ve long known about Smith Optics and their collection of glasses for almost every type of sporting activity, but I was unaware of Smith helmets. Turns out I’ve been missing out on a good thing. Smith makes helmets for both cycling and snow sports, and seeing how it’s the middle of summer here in LA, the only option right now is cycling. The Trace sits at the top of the range and is a full-featured cycling helmet loaded with the latest tech. (more…)



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