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How to Make Handlebar Mitts and Extend Your Riding Season

January 7, 2021October 10, 2021 Austin 0 Comments apparel, DIY, dual-sport, winter

I made my own handlebar mitts (pogies). I used 1.5mm neoprene, made my own template (PDF layout/instructions), and developed a working prototype in a couple hours. I am very pleased with the results and the bar mitts are quite effective at blocking the wind and making cold rides much more enjoyable. Total cost – about $15.

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Motorcycle Boot Gaiters / Moto Pant Cuff Protector

November 14, 2020November 14, 2020 Austin 0 Comments DIY, gear, motorcycle, protection, waterproof

The Problem: Motorcycle pants are expensive (even if you get cheap ones) and the cuffs get torn up by the

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Rapid Spoke Nipple Removal Tool

August 30, 2015August 31, 2019 Austin 0 Comments biking, DIY, hubs, tools, wheels, wrenching

Like most biking enthusiasts we have ended up with lots of random parts and pieces of bikes over the years.

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