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Mar 2, 20232 min read

Renting Performance Hardtails For Kids (TT.8)

Plenty of folks have it but don't want to invest in high-end mountain bikes for their kids, Would you rent a quality kids hardtail?

Jan 26, 20233 min read

Building Wheels With Used Rim (TT.7)

It used to be that most shops around had a blanket policy that they wouldn't build wheels using used rims.

Oct 29, 20222 min read

Tubeless Install 101 (TT.6)

It sounds straightforward. It is straightforward. Most of the time, if you've done it a few times. But, like a lot of stuff when it comes...

Oct 15, 20223 min read

"Is That Andrew Major's Bike?" (TT.5)

"Is that Andrew Major's bike?" There's a bit of a pause, I answer in the affirmative, and he says "that guy is full of shit."

Sep 24, 20223 min read

Tool Free Admonishment (TT.4)

How often do folks adjust their lever reach? I think the Hayes Dominion A4 has the best take on the concept out there...

Sep 9, 20223 min read

International Standard Brake Mounting IS Better (TT.3)

When it comes to mounting PM brake calipers to frames or forks, I think it's absolutely the case that two bolts are lesser than four.

Aug 25, 20222 min read

Mountain Biking Happens - Laundering Laughable Lies (TT.2)

'bro' you bought the insurance so no one cares, it's not your problem, I'll fix it.

Aug 20, 20222 min read

On #1FG Oval Obsession (TT.1)

My first Tunnel Talk topic is oval chainrings. I've been almost exclusively riding oval rings on my single-speed since May of 2017.

Aug 19, 20222 min read

Welcome To Tunnel Talk (TT.0)

Anyway, Tunnel Talk, or a series of short articles based on the bike nerdery topics of the day once or twice or thrice a week.

Why New Year's Resolutions Often Fail: A Fresh Perspective

Words: Jaclyn Delacroix | Photos: Tandem Photography As we step into another year, the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions comes...