New Yorkers can't agree on much of anything, though at the moment we are seemingly united around one common sentiment, that being how much these damn motorscooters suck: https://youtube.com/shorts/xGpf1tLlHW0?si=z5F-N1PPoYvZRXCJ It's tough to see what's going here if you're not familiar with the sensory overload that the DOT puts forth as "street design," but if you... Continue Reading →

We're getting into the good time of year around here: The foliage hasn't peaked yet but there's already plenty of color to delight the eye, and of course the air is crisp and cool, which sends some Freds into a panic (the temperature has yet to dip below 50 American Freedom Degrees™ and I've already... Continue Reading →

Well, Shimano Hollowtechgate is now entering its inevitable Erin Brockovich phase with a class-action lawsuit: Basically, Shimano is only replacing cranks that are already in the process of failing, which leaves everyone else in a "frightening position:" I hope for the plaintiffs' sake that the judge is not a retrogrouch, because never in a million... Continue Reading →

Well, it happened, the mayor's getting annoyed with the bike people: [Via Streetsblog] It's unclear whether Mayor Adams's use of "ride your little bike" is meant to evoke Keith Maddox, and his own famous exhortation to "Ride your little bye-sickle!," or if it's merely a coincidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF3HNNbQuPU Either way, Keith Maddox remains without a doubt... Continue Reading →

Autumn is in the air. The season is changing in earnest. The green scuzz has vanished from the surface of the lake, which is now glassy and reflects the ferliage that is juuust on the verge of exploding like giant popcorn kernels into the brilliant hues of fall: As ever, I am thankful that I... Continue Reading →

Good news everybody, it's Biketober! This is easily my third-favorite bike-themed month after Freduary and, uh, Threaded Bottom Bracket Shell July, in that order: [A family delights in a fireworks display celebrating the reliability and simplicity of threaded bottom brackets.] In addition to a logo that looks kinda like the German flag, Biketober also has... Continue Reading →

It's one of those holidays where some people are working, other people aren't, and you don't know whether or not certain things are open or not, so fuck it, let's watch some YouTube! Here's a video from Terry Barentsen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKWxwHm4Dr8 As always I'm simultaneously amazed by Terry's stunning videography skills and embarrassed by these ostensible... Continue Reading →

At a certain point in life you just give up. For example, I've long given up on trying to stay current with road bicycle technology, which is why this relic is currently my most "cutting edge" bike: Once-futuristic materials, proprietary wheels with too-few spokes, integrated shifters...that's about as "advanced" as I need to be. But... Continue Reading →

A Friday Fun Quiz...on Thursday? Why the hell not? In the spirit of keeping you on your toes, I'm pleased to present you with a quiz. As always, study the item, think, and click on your answer. If you're right you'll know, and if you're wrong you'll see something you will immediately wish you could... Continue Reading →

As you know, I'm old and out of it, so I was surprised to learn today that there are apparently still bicycle messengers... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzC2CSLRRnA ...and they're riding pennyfarthings now??? What a world. I mean sure, there are lots and lots of people delivering stuff on e-bikes and motor scooters in New York, but it's mostly... Continue Reading →