Robot’s Useless Reviews – SPD
In 1990 Shimano brought their Shimano Pedaling Dynamics (SPD) to the world. From the full name, you would expect it to be more than a clipless pedal and a two-bolt cleat, which is why its tragically…
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Revolting 6 Podcast
Stevil and Robot just drop the pretense and talk about music in this one. Skateboarding makes its customary appearance. If you like loud, fast bands or just like listening to two old jerks discuss…
Outspoken Cyclist 578
Guests: Noa Banayan; Carl Gaede
The transportation bill NEEDS to be reauthorized – and soon! Like this coming week!
That fact led me to Noa Banayan – the Director of Federal Affairs for…
The Fastest Girl in the Village
I saw this video over on All Hail the Black Market, where Stevil flagged it as inspiring and heart-filling. Stevil is an old softy, but he's not wrong on this one. It makes you happy in that way that…
TCI Friday
Often I recall things I've said or written and think, "Hmmm...maybe I could have expressed that in a better way." On this week's Paceline I said that everyone, no exceptions, looks ridiculous in bike…
Paceline Podcast 257
We can laugh at ourselves, yes? Robot takes aim at cycling costumes, our seriousness, ridiculousness and functionality all being poked, prodded and panned. And maybe justified, too.
This week…
A Kickstarter We LOVE: Digit Bikes
There's a paradigm-changing bike on Kickstarter right now. It's a brilliant re-imagining of how an engineer can increase air volume in rear suspension and make a suspension system that is supple,…
At the Bench: the Almost Champion
The first bike shop I worked for had a reputation for being a no-nonsense place that provided quick turnarounds on race bike repairs. We unofficially prioritized repairs for people who rode more. It…
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An Open Letter to Katie Compton Fans
I know the pain you're feeling right now. I know the disappointment. I know the overwhelming conviction that she's suffering a complete miscarriage of justice. I know how you feel like the ground…
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When I launched Red…
Introducing: Turtle Wandering
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"It is about the places…
Non-Zero Sum Gains
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A Year of Shelter
Life changed for us 365 days ago. I doubt you or anyone you know would have been willing to guess that the life you're living today was even possible. It was certainly beyond my imagination, and I…
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I chose cycling because it's the only time I don't feel like a klutz.I chose cycling because I can't stick the ball. I chose cycling because I didn't play team sports.I chose cycling because I'm…
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A single day can feel like a month. Processing a massive ride afterwards is like staring at a Salvador Dali painting. Fifty miles dissolves into a blurry moment.
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Outspoken Cyclist 578
Guests: Noa Banayan; Carl Gaede
The transportation bill NEEDS to be reauthorized – and soon! Like this coming week!
That fact led me to Noa Banayan – the Director of Federal Affairs for…
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The Fastest Girl in the Village
I saw this video over on All Hail the Black Market, where Stevil flagged it as inspiring and heart-filling. Stevil is an old softy, but he's not wrong on this one. It makes you happy in that way that…
A Kickstarter We LOVE: Digit Bikes
There's a paradigm-changing bike on Kickstarter right now. It's a brilliant re-imagining of how an engineer can increase air volume in rear suspension and make a suspension system that is supple,…
At the Bench: the Almost Champion
The first bike shop I worked for had a reputation for being a no-nonsense place that provided quick turnarounds on race bike repairs. We unofficially prioritized repairs for people who rode more. It…
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TCI Friday
Often I recall things I've said or written and think, "Hmmm...maybe I could have expressed that in a better way." On this week's Paceline I said that everyone, no exceptions, looks ridiculous in bike…
TCI Friday
On this week's Paceline we discussed the announcement from Shimano that the new Dura Ace and Ultegra groups would be 12spd and, more surprisingly, electronic only. The future is here, or will be…
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Robot’s Useless Reviews – SPD
In 1990 Shimano brought their Shimano Pedaling Dynamics (SPD) to the world. From the full name, you would expect it to be more than a clipless pedal and a two-bolt cleat, which is why its tragically…
Robot’s Useless Reviews – The Cone Wrench
I hope you don't own a cone wrench, or god-forbid, a whole set of cone wrenches. That's the cyclist equivalent of having a VCR or a landline, almost charmingly anachronistic but at the same time an…
Fresh Fit: Coefficient RR Handlebar
Last year I reviewed Coefficient Cycling's first offering, the Wave Handlebar. It is a bar aimed, primarily, at gravel riders (though it works fine for road use), and staked its territory on offering…
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Revolting 6 Podcast
Stevil and Robot just drop the pretense and talk about music in this one. Skateboarding makes its customary appearance. If you like loud, fast bands or just like listening to two old jerks discuss…
Outspoken Cyclist 578
Guests: Noa Banayan; Carl Gaede
The transportation bill NEEDS to be reauthorized – and soon! Like this coming week!
That fact led me to Noa Banayan – the Director of Federal Affairs for…
Paceline Podcast 257
We can laugh at ourselves, yes? Robot takes aim at cycling costumes, our seriousness, ridiculousness and functionality all being poked, prodded and panned. And maybe justified, too.
This week…