Tour in Tune - Bike Building

Bikepacking Dynamo Lights: kLite vs Revo

larsmarshandlebars — Sat, 21 May 2016 18:35:06 +0000

Keen cyclists have long been using hub dynamo lights for commuting and touring to avoid the hassle of dead batteries and the subsequent ride home in the dark. I’ve used a few different hub dynamo lights with my SP hub dynamo systems over the past few years, including the B&M Lumotec whilst touring Central America and …

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New Bike Porn: Jerónimo Rasputin 29 Plus

larsmarshandlebars — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:03:25 +0000

I wasn't even looking for a new bike. Rasputin found me (at least that’s the story I am telling). I was just browsing PinkBike ‘for a friend’ when Rasputin growled at me. I was powerless.

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Inbred Is Dead, Long Live Inbred!

larsmarshandlebars — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:57:01 +0000

[UPDATE] See gear status update at the bottom of this post… I was cycling home from work just before Christmas and things went a bit wiggly in the rear end. I was carrying a lot of weight at the time (nabbing up all the reduced items at the supermarket as …

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What Do Our Touring Bikes Look Like After 10,000k?

larsmarshandlebars — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 21:28:57 +0000

UPDATE: My Inbred frame cracked at around 12,000km. Read about that here. The virtual odometer (ie, Strava) on my trusty Inbred rolled over 10,000 km the other day. Whilst I am currently using it as a commuter / utility bike, the first 9,500km or so were spent grinding out the …

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Shimano Freehub Repair, BiciMania, Tegucigalpa

larsmarshandlebars — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 04:00:44 +0000

Of all the things that could fail on my bike whilst cycling through Honduras, the freehub in my rear wheel was one that I least expected, but also one of the most catastrophic. Normally, when a Shimano freehub fails, you just replace the freehub body, because of the fiddly nature …

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Hub Dynamo Systems For Bicycle Touring: Part 3

larsmarshandlebars — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 14:42:54 +0000

In all my hub dynamo USB charging excitement, I almost failed to add lights to my setup. Considering that we rarely ride after dark, I planned to use battery lights instead.

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Hub Dynamo Systems For Bicycle Touring: Part 2

larsmarshandlebars — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 14:42:50 +0000

Using a hub dynamo USB charger, you can charge whilst riding and your gadgets will be ready for your next wild camping stop in the mountains.

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Wheel Building On The Road In Guatemala

larsmarshandlebars — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 20:21:14 +0000

After turning my front rim into taco salad in a recent crash, it was time to practice my wheel building skills! Taco salad after the crash. Fortunately, the hub dynamo and spokes survived! Risks Of Touring On A 29er I knew I was taking a risk by touring Latin America …

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