Sick….er, um, SiCCC brakes, dudes

It was inevitable.  Serious mountain and CX races have known this all along.  Disc brakes work.  Extremely well.  Especially in wet and muddy conditions.  Road racers have poo-poo’d it because steel discs adds weight, and unnecessarily complicated – Occam’s Razor comes to mind, ie. the simplest solution is usually the best and correct one.  But traditional brake pads suck in the rain.  And suck even … Continue reading Sick….er, um, SiCCC brakes, dudes

Ghost Rider: 2013 Scapin Etika RC

We must admit, when it comes to night time riding, we’re not huge fans.  Potholes, road debris, sewer grates, and the like.  But sometimes we’re caught at dusk trying to speed home.  Lights and reflectors?  Too fred as we’re too vain.  Besides, the weight weenies inside of us won’t have it.  So what’s a roadie to do?  Spend 30 bucks on lights, or upwards of … Continue reading Ghost Rider: 2013 Scapin Etika RC