Bike Carson

Bicycle News, Culture, and Lifestyle in Carson City, Nevada

Bicycle Authority in the NV Appeal

Jeff Moser | January 3, 2010

Having grown up in Carson City, I have known Dan Turner, owner of the Bicycle Authority, for many years. My neighborhood BMX gang would often run into his BMX gang out at the jumps in an empty lot somewhere around town, and he was always out at the BMX track too. When I [...]

Capitol Automotive – The Cyclist’s Auto Shop

Jeff Moser | December 2, 2009

You often hear someone saying that they can no longer afford auto repairs, and that they need to go buy a new car. In reality though, a new car will most likely end up costing more than keeping that old car going. I recently read somewhere that a new car will cost you [...]

Cross Country on a HiWheeler

Jeff Moser | May 27, 2009

Many cyclists that decide to ride across the country end up coming through Carson City to access “The Loneliest Road in America”, HWY 50. Seems like most of them roll through our city early in the AM, making their way to Fallon. On May 26th though, I met a guy rolling a bit [...]

One by Nine

Jeff Moser | January 27, 2009

Are you looking for a simple bike, but a single speed is just a little too simple? A 1×9 may be for you. 1×9 refers to 1 chain ring up front, and a 9 speed cassette in the back.
I was going to interview Scott R and have him talk about the 1×9 that [...]

Bike Carson – Looking Back on 2008

Jeff Moser | December 27, 2008

The end of year is upon us, and it’s time to reflect back on all the memories of 2008! I went through the archives and selected some of the best events, posts, pictures, and memories from each season. There were so many good things to pick from, and I was amazed at what we [...]

Pushing Single Speeds

Jeff Moser | November 17, 2008

Jesse recently bent his rear axle, so while his bike was down, I seized the opportunity to push single speeding on him.  I lent him my On One Inbred, a rigid (no suspension) steel framed single speed with 32×16 gearing.
Until someone has given single speed mountain biking a shot, you may get comments from them [...]

Saturday Night Links

Jeff Moser | January 19, 2008

Three prominent cycling minds discuss how to get more people on bicycles.

Tim Grahl interviews Tim Parr (Swobo), Brad Quartuccio (Urban Velo), and Tim Jackson (Masi Bikes) over on Commute by Bike. Watch the video HERE.

Suffer from cold hands during winter cycling?

My friend Keith let me borrow his Pogies, also known as Bullwinkles or [...]