Schwalbe Durano Bicycle Tires

Schwalbe Durano Tires Note: Photos of My Schwalbe Durano Tires Below This is less of a review and more of a preview as I have not ridden these tires.  I just purchased  the Schwalbe Durano’s to replace my Specialized Fatboys.  I considered the Continental Ultra Gatorskins, the Specialized All Condition II Pro’s, and Michelin WildRun’R Advance. Why [...]

Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack

Take the Pain out of Mounting Bicycle Tires with the Tire Bead Jack The Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack is an amazingly simple idea put into practice. This is one of those tools that you use once then wonder why you did buy it years ago! I was really amazed at just how easy tires [...]

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Schwalbe Kojak 559 x 50 (26×2) Folding Tire Review

The Schwalbe Kojak Folding 26 x 2.0  bicycle tire (Photos at end of article) has been on my mind for quite some time as the best replacement choice for the rear of my Recumbent Mid Racer in order to smooth out the ride while at the same time keeping the weight down and the rolling [...]

Schwalbe Kojak Tires Where to Buy in USA

I asked myself this question several times over the past 2 months as I did search after search online for Schwalbe Kojak Tires that are actually available and in stock. And while I found a few wire bead versions in the size I was looking for 26 x 2.0 the folding version seems to be [...]

JensonUSA Sucks – Shipped me Used Parts!!!

UPDATE: AFTER A MONTH AND A DOZEN OR SO EMAILS I FINALLY GOT MY REFUND IN FULL. Until recently I was a long term customer of JensonUSA having made several past purchases without incident.  I am absolutely astounded at what they tried to pull on me, and the way they responded to their con. Instead [...]

Avid Brakes Single Digit 7 V Brake Review

I just bought an Avid Single Digit 7 V Brake because I recently upgraded my front fork to allow for a larger diameter wheel and the old Tektro Mini V’s are too short to work properly.  If you are looking for a quality well priced and very effective rim brake for your bicycle then Avid [...]

Electric Bike Motor Kits – What You Need to Know

Who wouldn’t want a bike motor when sitting at the bottom of a large hill?  Recumbent bikes are notoriously poor climbers.  Yes I know some are better than others, but over all having an electric hub motor on your bike can “erase” the pain of climbing the long steep hills.  But how do you know [...]

Chain Reaction Cycles WARNING

Earlier this year there was a major problem with Credit Card Fraud at Chain Reaction Cycles. I recently purchased an item from Chain Reaction Cycles in the UK, knowing there had been credit card issues I used Paypal. Well guess what?  Today I got a spam email (A Phishing email) trying to scam me.  And [...]

Build a Head Rest for Your Recumbent Bike

About 2 years ago I decided I needed an head rest for my bike.  It’s just to reclined to ride without some kind of head and neck support.  I now ride 100% of the time with my head supported. Finding a head rest if your manufacturer doesn’t make one or if you don’t want to [...]