Beyond 1200

The Copenhagen Wheel

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:13:41 +0000

http://picasaweb.google.com/hellotopeter/Beyond1200#5510970799316672322 The Copenhagen Wheel is touted as bringing the web, online social media, green power and cycling together. The wheel itself feels like cool technology for technologies sake, and I don’t mind that. Efforts to do new things inspire others … Continue reading →

Shimano MTB Cycling Shoes Review Update

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:49:28 +0000

The original review is at Shimano MTB Cycling Shoes Review but I took new pics with a better camera, so here is an update. http://picasaweb.google.com/hellotopeter/Beyond1200#5510940003743186482 Faithfully serving me for over a decade, this pair of shoes don’t disappoint. Being my … Continue reading →

You Can’t Do That On a Bike

Fri, 14 May 2010 08:22:34 +0000

Why is it that people’s first reaction to a lot of my riding or any suggestions about riding is “you can’t do that”. There are unspoken preconceptions of what you can and cannot do on a bike, and even what … Continue reading →

How To Choose The Perfect Stem

Wed, 12 May 2010 07:04:09 +0000

The wild west. A small and dusty town. A bar.  A derivative walks into the bar. All the functions scatter. In a dark corner, a lone function dares to stand his ground. The derivative walks up to the lone function … Continue reading →

The Hello Kitty Bike

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:01:49 +0000

When my wife originally wanted to go riding with me and needed a new bike, the Giant Hello Kitty caught her attention. Its first major ride was a 70km ride from Yonghe to Fulong even though she had never been … Continue reading →

Pedaling for Greatest Efficiency

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:59:15 +0000

“Just hop on and enjoy the ride” – a mantra I can appreciate. Throw all concerns to the wind, just get on with it, cut to the heart of a great ride. But… If you want to go that little … Continue reading →

100K on the Dahon Super Comp Folding Bike

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:09:03 +0000

The best way to test a bike is to ride it for a long time and a long distance. Small niggles and annoyances are easily overlooked on bicycles that are seldom used, or only used for short commutes. There’s precious … Continue reading →

Dahon In The Morning

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:25:49 +0000

The morning sunlight can make anything look good and shiny. On my way back home along the riverside path, the morning sun was shining down, piercing through the slight chill in the air. Here’s a few shots I took of … Continue reading →

Panda Portraits – You, Your Bike and Your Camera

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:11:37 +0000

If you ride a bike much you’ve probably taken a picture like this. Raw, on the go, just you, just for fun. Well, sometimes you just wander into things that you don’t know and don’t expect. For some reason I … Continue reading →

Ride Like Warren Buffett – How The World’s Best Investor Can Prevent Your Next Accident

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:20:02 +0000

Warren Buffett, a legend in his own time. Ever since I first heard of him I have been amazed at how he works. By simply picking stocks and buying companies in a sensible manner he has managed to get over … Continue reading →

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