The Retrogrouch

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Monday, November 28, 2016

Retrogrouch Rules: Proper Bike Setup

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Want to start an argument with fellow bike worshipers? Try to establish some "rules" for proper bike setup. Of course, bike set up...
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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Again With The Solid Tires? Really?

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Two years ago I wrote that we appear to be in the midst of a flurry of airless tire "innovations," all of them apparently hop...
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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Hi-Lo Hubs

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I've written before about Campagnolo's excellent Record hubsets from the '60s through the '80s. Made with only the smallest...
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Sunday, November 13, 2016

Wool Jersey Collection

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I got out for a ride on this chilly but sunny, beautiful fall day. Days like this are perfect for a classic wool jersey, and of course that...
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Friday, November 11, 2016

Interesting Idea - But Should It Be Necessary?

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I just saw another bike-related Kickstarter that looks like it's on the verge of going down as a failure: The iL umaware Shield radar-en...
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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Classic Tubes: Reynolds 753

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Any fan of vintage racing and touring bikes is more than familiar with the famous green, black and gold decal signifying Reynolds 531 tubing...
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Saturday, November 5, 2016

Tripping the Light Fantastic

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Many cyclists have probably encountered this scenario: You come to a stoplight and wait for the signal to turn green. You wait. And wait. An...
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Although I certainly didn't coin the term "Retrogrouch," the name sums up my attitudes on bicycles. I'm incredibly opinionated on bikes, and really believe that they are best when they are beautiful, reliable, and simple (not necessarily in that order).
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