
Friday, March 20, 2015
The Internet, social media and the Kiwi Brevet
El jefeMarch 20, 2015blue dot junkies, facebook, instagram, internet, Kiwi Brevet, kiwibrevet, social media, twitter, usenet
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The following is a brief story of my introduction to the Internet and its impact on the Kiwi Brevet via social media.
My first introduction to the "Net" came in the late 80's where I became aware of email at my work-place, and then the Usenet. The Usenet was a bit like...
Thursday, March 12, 2015
My favourite derailer Shimano XT M750

An awesome CX derailer and will even go to 36 teeth.
Do you like using drop bars off road?Do you like using large rear sprockets?Do you use Shimano?
See below my favourite derailer. Its my favourite for many reasons.
1. It is very robust
2. It has a lot less moving parts...
Thursday, March 05, 2015
Francis Hoen, Johnsonville Cycles
El jefeMarch 05, 2015Francis Hoen, Johnsonville Cycles, Jville Cycles, LBS, Local Bike Shop
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It's 11am on a Saturday morning at Jville Cycles and a guy walks in off the street with a flat tire. A mum shopping for junior's first bike is asking a multitude of questions and the people who have turned up to drop off and pick up their bikes are starting to fill up the tiny...