the beat bike blog

When I last left off , I had a pile of parts that contained the makings of two wheels for the Trek. Not one to miss an opportunity to over-a...

As you may or may not recall (or care) two of the most worn-out parts on the old Trek were the wheels. This bike originally came equipped wi...

After all the hassle surrounding my attempt to purchase a headset locally, the one I ended up with still didn't fit (the fork crown r...

Tomorrow, April 10 is the Blessing of the Bikes in New York. It also happens to be the first anniversary of my father passing away. The ove...

This is the kick-off post for my overhaul of one battered Trek 720. I see a lot of bikes of this vintage around town, and many, if not most,...

I have owned dozens of bicycles, and I have pined for and fantasy-built hundreds more. If someone asks me which is my favorite however, the ...