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Handlebar wrap - experimental bike techniques
Warning, don't try this at home, only for the slightly MTB mad.
Ok, here's my experiment. I've got crappy OEM grips on my Reign, my hands are killing me. SO I spent $10 on some handlebar wrap (used for road bikes) as they were out of ODI lockons and the other grips were really bad.
I've just wrapped the grips with this and it's pretty interesting, I'm not going to be going on the Tour as the official handlebar wrapper anytime soon, but it does feel comfortable and there is no movement under the hand.
So... bets on how long this will last?
- next ride
- first ride in the rain
- un
For Sale Cannondale F600
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Cannondale F600 Medium Hardtail, 2004, Headshock, XT. Excellent COndition
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How about a helmet cam?
This seems quiet interesting... anyone game to build one? 
http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2006/RainyDay...
I'm thinking a movie made flying down Cascades track from the oval could be interesting 
How to build a 1,024,000 mcd portable light
For anyone thinking about night riding this might be of interest:
How to build a 1,024,000 mcd portable light.
You've just built a bike light which is brighter than most car headlights and weighs in under two pounds with batteries.
Sounds good 
Not sure how viable it is though, esp. reading the comments below the main article, but might be worth a look anyhow.
New bike for Gavin
Gavin,
A mate of mind rides a Prophet and loves it. He bought it second hand from a mate who got it as an unwanted pressie from the better half. Didn't like it when he first rode it, actually went back to riding his Giant for a while. Got it serviced and set up properly for his weight and riding style and now says its the best bike he has ridden. Key here make sure it is set up properly when you take it for a test ride. I on the other hand ride a Kona, 03 Kahuna Deluxe, and can't speak highly enough of their quality and frame strength. I ride with all the style and finesse of an overweight thirty seven year old and it has consequently copped a thrashing, it's been flipped more times than I care to remember and aside from incidental breakages (derailer hanger and brake lever) is none the worse for wear. Definietly check out www.mtbr.com for reviews and try www.nsmb.com They may reviews of all the bikes you are looking at.