Monday, March 17, 2008

650b Waterford Project





650b is a wheel size that is between 700c and 26". With the use of longer reach brakes, this wheel fits the "700c" frame and allows for use of fenders and 32mm tires. I took this bike on a 58mi ride yesterday with a bike club. This Waterford was the first up every hill!

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

New for Spring: Biria Classic Dutch Bikes


During the bike boom of the Seventies the U.S. imported thousands of European three speed bikes. The comfort and simplicity of these bikes and the fact that they are built to last four life times make them objects of pure beauty. The Dutch ride bikes--I won't go on and on at this time about how they are better than us because of this and about how fat our kids are 'cuz we drive them to school--maybe in some other post. The point is that after decades of using bikes for transportation, a style of bike remains that is called "Dutch" and it deserves our attention.

These Birias are ideal for rides of zero to 20 miles or so and the rack combined with a bag or two will carry groceries for a few days, a lap top, school books, etc.