New Blog for Cycling Related Content

 I realize that some people might be interested in cycling related items, but not other things I post that aren't cycling oriented.

Here are some links to past cycling related topics from my other blogs:

Karoo 2 and Leomo Type S


eBikes: The Uncanny Valley

Running Cost: Bikes vs. Cars vs. Motorcycles

Mountain Bikes in the City

Juiced Bike Horn/Alarm

Panasonic XM-D2: One Year On

Panasonic XM-D2 Electrical System Upgrade

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Yamaha YPJ MT-Pro Pedal Upgrade & Reflective Pedals

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As I mentioned in my initial review of the Yamaha YPJ MT-Pro almost exactly a year ago, one of the major things that irked me about it was the use of plastic where it doesn't belong - namely the brake levers and the pedals.   When I wrote that review, several people chimed in to tell me why I should in fact be happy, because: a. Pedals are a "personal thing" and it's better if you select your own anyway. b. Shops in other countries apparently sell bikes without pedals at all. I respectfully reject both of those arguments.  I bought a bike, I expect it to be ride-able from the moment it's delivered.  Not including pedals is not an option.  I would be very happy if Yamaha also offered a "Bike Kit" that had the frame without the wheels, seat, pedals, reflectors, bell, or handle bar grips - but that is not what I ordered.   And what is so personal about the pedals compared with the handlebar grips or seat?  I would say all of those things are fairly ...
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Atami Trip - Part 6 (Machida to Suginami)

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 I woke up relatively early yesterday and headed out some time around 8:00.  I chose to take the roads most of the way, with a little bit of cycling along streams and rivers thrown in.  This was because I was prioritizing getting back home soon, and not so much worrying about the scenery.  This doesn't mean it wasn't nice for part of the trip - but most of it was through semi urban areas.   Don't get me wrong, I would have loved to have taken the scenic route, just like I would have loved to go all the way to Mishima (Or Nagoya!), but I have other things planned for Winter break, and I was running over budget. If there's one thing I have learned on this trip, it's that 50km through forests, mountains, and fields is not the same as 50 km of riding on roads in terms of speed or endurance.  Sure, this should be obvious, but it's difficult to quantify until you try it for yourself.   When you ride 50km in a day in the city, it's easy to think "Oh...
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Atami Trip - Part 1 (Suginami to Machida, Atsugi, and Fujisawa)

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 The only thing you can truly count on is that things rarely go according to plan.   I had planned to leave for Mishima last Thursday the 15th, however I also was asked to decide if I would attend my company's Christmas party.  I was too busy to check the details, but I figured "Why not, I should be back in Tokyo by Christmas", and accepted. I realized too late that the party was on Friday the 16th.  That meant that I would need to delay my departure until the Saturday the 17th.  Of course it was raining on Saturday, so I ended up leaving on Sunday - and later in the day than I had planned. I decided to only travel during daylight hours, which meant that I was limited in how far I could go.   I made it as far as Machida before it got dark. ( Leomo Nav Data ) To make matters worse, I had video equipment failures.  I recently bought a "Dummy Battery" for my camera so that I could power it directly from my bik...
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