I was reading Leonard Zinn’s tech column at velonews.com today where several riders were asking how to get a frozen seatpost out of their frame. It seems the carbon seatpost had a galvanic reaction with the aluminum frame or lug and started to melt together. The chemistry causes these two materials to bond to each other when moisture is presented. Leonard gives several ideas on how to fix this problem but the best fix is prevention. So, if you have a carbon seatpost (or frame) and an aluminum frame (or seatpost) you should remove the seatpost whenever you have an encounter with water. To be safe it would be wise to remove the seatpost each month and apply a light coat of grease to the seatpost and re-install it. Happy riding.
Bobcat Bicycle Cooperative taking shape
To solve a transportation problem some people at Texas State University created the Bobcat Bicycle Co-op. According to News8 Austin the co-op will facilitate bicycle repairs and racks on the campus.
He plans to bike from El Paso to Beaumont without the use of his legs
Mikail Davenport, 58, has post-polio syndrome and he’s a cancer survivor. Tuesday Davenport kicked off a 950-mile, 25 day cycling tour to prove that having a disability is not a death sentence. He’s calling it the Legless Lizard Tour de Tejas.
Spring Breakaway 2007 – Katy, TX
In its fourth year the Spring Breakaway ride is back and for 2007 has many exciting routes for both the experienced and novice riders. This year we have a 24 mile, 36, 50 and 65 mile routes. These routes will take you past the beautiful rice fields of katy Texas and through the rustic scenery of far west houston.
The riders will roll out of the Katy Mills Mall (in front of the Sun & Ski shop) at 8 am. There will be a disc jocky on the premise to provide the atmosphere and the riders will provide the fun.
Fees: $25 if postmarked by February 20th, $30 if after that date.
