It has been 8 months since I last rode, walked or did anything physical. But today marked the end of an ordeal I hope I don’t have to go through again. It started when I got a huge blister riding 600 … Continue reading
Category Archives: Cycling
Been a while getting around to the point of feeling like doing an update. The second B&M Luxos has arrived and indeed it is the latest version with the fixed handlebar cable with switch. Nice as that eliminates the moisture … Continue reading
Almost done with the BG rebuild and it is ending up pretty much in the same form as I started with. Except it is black instead of red. In the end just could not get the cantilever brkes to work … Continue reading
For the rebuild of the Bruce Gordon I am working on implementing my own hub-generator – USB charger. Why? Well I am not entirely happy with the BM Luxos U headlamp that comes with an integrated USB charger port. The … Continue reading
I have torn down the Bruce Gordon to have the frame, fork, stem, and racks powder coated in a gloss black. Going to try Microshift bifters in lieu of the bar ends. I just cannot like the bar ends even … Continue reading
A major update to the map editor was made to remove all the right mouse button clicks and related context menus. This is necessary to use the map editor with my Nexus 7 tablet. I will still need a stylus … Continue reading
I have had some down time from riding a bicycle so I worked on the map editor and built a new version. The reason for developing a map editor is; To show the Adventuring Cycling gpx files for their published … Continue reading
This is the latest incarnation of the Stanyan as light touring bike (not so light at 29.0 pounds dry) Ultegra 9 spd STI Sugino XD 500T 48-36-24 Shimano 11-34 XT cassette LX rear derailleur Mavic T-217 ceramic rims – Ultegra … Continue reading
Today set up a test for the Hub Dynamo USB charger as seen in the above picture. Worked as planned. Built a second version of the electronics to be put in a small plastic project box. It too tested correctly. … Continue reading
I had a goal of 500 miles this month and with the 35 miles this morning I have 502.14 month to date. This was also the eighth consecutive day riding the 35 mile loop. Using the heart monitor seems to … Continue reading