Linux And Friends

I came across a nice Do It Yourself (DIY) project namely – Setting up your own Dynamo Bike light which also functions as a USB charger for your gadgets such as your blackberry cellphone, mp3 player and so on. Dynamo bike lights are dime a dozen. So what is so unique about this particular project [...]

Recently, the rear tyre of my Indian Roadster bicycle had a tear and the inflated tube was seen bulging out.

While cycling on the road, lets say you get a bicycle puncture (flat tire). Unfortunately, you did not carry a patch kit with you. So how do you fix the bicycle tire ? One of the rules of bicycle maintenance is to be prepared for such eventualities so that if and when they occur, you [...]

Source : blog.cyclingaroundtheworld.nl

A nice short film titled “Bicycle”  produced by an Indian. All of 18 minutes, the story of this film revolves around a bicycle.

Does riding a bicycle suck for you? Perhaps you get  pulled over by a traffic cop for speeding, or you get accosted by a junkie . No ? Then it could be inordinate times you spent in traffic jams, or perhaps you get outwitted by a fellow bicyclist in acquiring the parking space you were [...]

Recently, I replaced my heavily rusted bicycle saddle for a new one of the same kind. I also bought a new seat post. Unfortunately, while replacing the bicycle saddle, I did not pay sufficient attention to the correct saddle height, opting for a wild guesstimate.

Bicycles if they are made of steel are prone to rust. I learnt this the hard way when my 2 year old Indian roadster bicycle got covered in rust. How bad is it you ask ? Check out a few snaps I took of various parts of my bicycle to get the true picture.

If you are an avid biker (bicycle rider), you will be interested in these three very useful mobile apps. These apps are available for smart phones such as the  iPhone, Android based cell phones, and even the not so smart phones.