Monthly Archives: May 2011

Keeping an Eye on Cranks

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

I spend so much time assembling test bikes, testing components, etc., that I have little time to work on my own bikes. Fortunately, my Alex Singer (above) has been very reliable, even though it is 38 years old and has … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Bikes | 20 Comments

Who Pays for Your Magazine?

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

My wife was an avid reader of Gourmet magazine. She was disappointed when the magazine ceased publication a little over a year ago. It wasn’t that Gourmet was not popular – it had as many readers as before. But in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 18 Comments

Preventing Flat Tires

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

Every cyclist knows the sensation: You ride along, feeling at one with your bike and the world. Suddenly you notice your tire going soft, often accompanied by a hissing sound. Like Icarus, who flew too high and got singed by … Continue reading →

Posted in Testing and Tech, Tires | 13 Comments

How Durable are Grand Bois Tires?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Tires are the most important component of your bike. Supple high-end tires roll faster and are more comfortable. A set of great tires transforms your bike’s feel. The down side is that high-end tires can be more fragile than sturdy … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Bikes, Product News, Testing and Tech, Tires | 23 Comments

The Cover Photo

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

A number of readers have asked where the cover photo of our blog (above) was taken. Here is the story: An old road above Leschi in Seattle switchbacks though an Olmsted Park, with a set of  S-curves that we use … Continue reading →

Posted in Testing and Tech | 17 Comments

The History of Bicycle Brakes

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

Bicycle Quarterly always has been intended as a timeless resource, rather than a magazine to be read once and then recycled. Over the last 8.5 years, we have published no fewer than 1711 pages! Many issues are dedicated to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bicycle Quarterly Back Issues | 9 Comments