Archive for the 'Gear' Category


  • 2012-04-19 - Black Label Graduate

    #30DaysOfBiking 2012: Enjoying Flats

    Over the last year I've begun to ride with flat (platform pedals) more often. I enjoy the ability to bike with any type of shoe, and the lack of clickety-clack when walking around is a nice bonus.

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  • Are Your Lights Legal? Kansas Night Bicycling Laws

    Are Your Lights Legal? Kansas Night Bicycling Laws

    Riding your bicycle at night can be great fun, and can be quite safe, but a certain amount of equipment is necessary, both by law and by common sense. Here's what Kansas law requires.

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  • Lezyne Power Drive - Mounted

    Lezyne Power Drive Quick Review

    Here is a quick look at a new bicycle headlight, a Lezyne Power Drive, and some initial impressions on its performance.

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  • Rayovac DIY2AA-B Indestructible - Specs

    A Decent $15 Bike Light

    If you ride you bike at night, or even if you ride at dawn or dusk, a good headlight can literally be a lifesaver, and is required by Kansas law. Here's an inexpensive bicycle lighting solution you might want to consider, using an 'indestructible' LED flashlight.

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