Etiquette – There was a lot going on in America in the 1890s. It was a time where women were breaking with convention and stepping out beyond the home into society, not only to work, but also to enjoy leisure time activities of their own choosing. At the same time, bicycling became wildly popular. The…
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A true classic. From the segmented fork, to the clean lines, to the solid cerulean paint with brushed a metal headbadge. The Velo Orange Piolet harkens back to a time in mountain biking that predates suspension and indexed shifting. Though its looks are where the similarities end: unlike the early mountain bikes that heralded the off road boom of the 80s, the Piolet has disc brakes, 29” wheels, with 27.5+ compatibility, huge tire clearances, and more braze ons than you can count.
Winter cycling opens up a whole new world of challenges and benefits for those who participate. Whether you decide to commute to work, ride hard-packed trails or outfit your existing rig to put on some winter miles, there are all sorts of benefits to discover. In order to get you better prepared, here are a few things to consider before you get started.
We all know that good ole’ Santa Claus flies a sleigh pulled by Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph. Or at least that’s what we are meant to believe. But what you have never heard before is that Santa has a bicycle mounted on the back in case the reindeer tell…
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You may treasure that bike that you find good for winter cycling. Perhaps its your trusty mountain bike with 2.25” inch tires, or that trusty hybrid with mean knobby tires. Maybe you have invested a bit of green to experience the canvas of white that Alberta is famous for and bought a “Fat Bike”. What…
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It was one of those days when I had everyone’s attention. Three people all stood over me eagerly wanting my story about how my desire for an electric bicycle brought us all together. So I started to tell them….
We could have built this baby with a single speed hub. Nobody would bat an eye, because a good 46T crank would give you plenty of speed. But thinking about that hub, made our mouths water.