Tuning a Honda CB550 carburetor with pods
Here's how I tuned my 1974 Honda CB550 motorcycle with pods.My bike came with pods when I purchased it. I will share the full story...
Do 29 inch wheels fit a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester? 265 70R15
Sadly, no they do not... stock. The largest wheel that will fit a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester is 28" in diameter. If you own a 2014...
Installing Flatout Suspension on a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester SH
This past weekend I installed the Flatout Suspension's GR-Lite coil overs and Rallitek spacers. They arrived packaged in the box. There were a couple things...
Do 15 inch Method 502 wheels fit a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT?
Yes! The 09-13 Subaru Forester 2.5XT has bigger front brakes than the non-turbo Forester. So I was unsure if they would fit. Method's website say...
09-13 Subaru Forester XT – The start of an adventure vehicle
I'd been considering setting up an adventure vehicle to access the backcountry roads for ski touring. A 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT sat stored at our...
How to train for a Granfondo in 2 months
The Penticton Granfondo is two months away. So how do you train for a 160 kilometer event in just 8 weeks? Having ridden Dave's Ride...
Off-roading terms and definitions
Often confused and misused - Here is a list of the most common off-road terms and definitions for your reading pleasure. Off-road \ ˈȯf-ˈrōd \...
2018 Okanagan Race/Ride Calendar
Okanagan + Surrounding Areas Knox Mnt Hill Climb Tuesday, May 15 2018 Distance: 3k Start: 6:40pm, registration opens at 5:30pm Cost: $5 + BC race...
How does Zwift zPower estimates compare with CycleOps data for the Magneto trainer?
People love to point out that I'm riding Zwift Power - which simply means that Zwift is estimating the watts that I'm generating by comparing...
A look into real world cycling aero gains – Part 3 on the Handlebars/Stem
With riders publishing their stats to Strava and Garmin Connect, among other places, it's becoming easier than ever to understand the gains available to cyclists....