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Another beauty from @abovecategory: Our #compasstires are the perfect complement to @opencycle’s no-compromise spec. #repostToday on the blog: Join us on a trip into the Japan of tales and movies as we traverse ghost towns and mountain passes to join our friends and maintain the old road across Jikkoku Pass. #bqinjapanSpring is painting the mountains of Japan with fresh green. #roadslikethese #bqinjapanCategories
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- Working on the Old Road to Jikkoku Pass
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- Tire Pressure Take-Home
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- The Trouble with "Road Tubeless"
- 12 Myths in Cycling (1): Wider Tires Are Slower
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Category Archives: Clothing
Wool Jerseys: Continue Riding Even as the Weather Cools
Now that it’s officially autumn in the northern hemisphere, the temperatures are getting colder, the days are shorter, and there’s often a chance of rain in the forecast. For me, that makes riding my bike all the more important. I … Continue reading
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“I’m practically living in them” – Compass Knickers Review
I really like our cyclotouring knickers. They are based on a design I discovered in Japan. The ones we offer are a development from that, a little lighter and even better for spirited riding. I’ve been wearing mine on almost every … Continue reading
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Why Synthetics for our Knickers?
I’ve long championed wool as a great material for cycling clothes, so some riders were surprised that our Compass knickers are made from synthetics. Why didn’t we choose wool, or some other natural material? We chose the fabric after careful … Continue reading
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Compass Knickers: Back In Stock, and in New Sizes
The Compass knickers have been our most popular product ever. The gray color sold out within days, and the tan ones weren’t far behind! Our local supplier worked overtime, and we now have the second batch of gray knickers in … Continue reading
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Compass Knickers
We are happy to introduce our Compass Knickers! Now we can be more confident when entering restaurants or shops, knowing that our cycling clothes do not stretch the boundaries of good taste by being too tight and revealing. Yet on … Continue reading
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Bicycle Quarterly Wool Jerseys
When we received our first shipment of Bicycle Quarterly wool jerseys, they sold out within days. They are specially sourced from Italy. The weaving of the fabric, sewing of the jerseys, embroidering of the lettering – all takes a lot … Continue reading
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