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Thinvik TPU Inner Tube 700 x 18-32 Review – Frugal Average Bicyclist

SandJack TV — Sat, 10 May 2025 23:30:00 +0000

rewrite this content and keep HTML tags I’m trying to build a really light modernish road bike and so I’ve decided to try out TPU tubes. When they first hit the market, they were just too expensive for me, but the Thinvik tubes were about $10 each which isn’t so bad. They also have metal […]

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Vintage Fuji Bicycle History and Facts – Frugal Average Bicyclist

SandJack TV — Sat, 03 May 2025 02:31:00 +0000

rewrite this content and keep HTML tags The history of Fuji bikes going all the way back to 1899 with it was founded by Okazaki Kyujiro. It began as an importer of US and English bicycles and then began manufacturing in Japan in the late 1920s. Fuji Head Badge Toshoku America acquired distribution rights to […]

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Dawes Cycles History and Facts – Frugal Average Bicyclist

SandJack TV — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0000

rewrite this content and keep HTML tags Dawes Cycles Ltd was founded in Wharf Dale, Tyseley England in 1926. The brand has a good reputation for quality bikes and is one of the few English brands that has survived till the present day. Dawes Cycles Head Badge Dawes was mostly known for touring bikes but […]

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Elitewheels Carbon Disc 700c Wheelset 50mm Amazon Review – Frugal Average Bicyclist

SandJack TV — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 22:07:00 +0000

rewrite this content and keep HTML tags I’ve decided to build a more modern carbon road bike which requires some nice deep carbon wheels. I’m on a tight budget so I looked around at all the China options that often get very good reviews. Elitewheels have become a sponsor of GCN so that really gave […]

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Holdsworth Bicycles History and Facts – Frugal Average Bicyclist

SandJack TV — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:17:00 +0000

rewrite this content and keep HTML tags Holdsworth was founded in London, England in 1927 by William Frank “Sandy” Holdsworth. The company would become one of the most famous names in British cycling. Known for making high quality road bikes. Holdsworth Head Badge It started when Sandy Holdsworth bought Ashlone Cycle Works. The shop was […]

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2025 Surly Cross Check Retro Old School Road Bike – Frugal Average Bicyclist

SandJack TV — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:15:00 +0000

rewrite this content and keep HTML tags I’ve made some more changes to my Cross Check and decided to do another post. I think I have this bike perfect for me now, so this is probably that last big update. The biggest change this time was the change to Box Three mini v-brakes. I love […]

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1952 Schwinn Panther – Frugal Average Bicyclist

SandJack TV — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 01:55:00 +0000

rewrite this content and keep HTML tags I think Schwinn tank bikes are some of the best-looking vintage bikes, and this 1952 Panther is a great example. It is a super cool cruiser bike with a great vintage look. The tank and the chrome on these just look classic to me, have a look at […]

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KMC X10SL 10-Speed Bicycle Chain Review – Frugal Average Bicyclist

SandJack TV — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 21:01:00 +0000

I really like KMC chains and am always looking for fun ways to lighten my Surly Cross Check. My X10 chain worked great, but I decided to switch it up with the X10SL. Great looking chain, have a look: KMC X10SL Chain KMC X10SL on Chainring Specs Model: X10SL Color: Silver Size: ½”x11/128” Hollow pins […]

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Venzo SPD MTB 6066 Clipless Pedals Review – Frugal Average Bicyclist

SandJack TV — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 18:55:00 +0000

I stumbled upon these incredible pedals while searching for new cleats. They not only look fantastic but are also extremely lightweight. Initially, they were priced at just $20 on Amazon, but the cost has slightly increased since then. Still, it’s a fantastic deal. Take a look: Venzo SPD MTB Pedals Venzo SPD MTB Pedals Side […]

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Box Three Mini V-Brake 85mm Review Gravel Bike – Frugal Average Bicyclist

SandJack TV — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 03:30:00 +0000

I don’t really love the look of cantilever brakes on a gravel bike, especially on my Surly Cross Check which I use as a road bike. So, I spent many hours looking for an alternative that I would find more attractive. I couldn’t find a great installed picture, but the Box Three mini v-brakes really […]

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