Grasshopper Adventures Bicycle Touring Company "Bangkok Night Bike" Review Located close to Bangkok's infamous Kao San road, Grasshopper Adventures are in a perfect position to serve the many thousands of tourists that visit Bangkok year after year. Saying that, there are many other bicycle tour companies in Bangkok so you may be wondering what separates Grasshopper Adventures from the … [Read more...] about Grasshopper Adventures Bangkok Night Bike Tour Review
Seng Guan Hong Bicycle Shop
Looking for something different? ... Then look no further than Seng Guan Hong Co., bicycle shop, China Town, Bangkok. On arrival to the shop your bike buds are tingled by the tandem that sits proudly in the window. Enter through the door and your other senses are brought to life by the smell of leather, the lighting arranged specifically to bring your attention to the bicycles displayed on … [Read more...] about Seng Guan Hong Bicycle Shop
Fixing a Broken Bicycle Chain
There are plenty of reasons why a bicycle chain may break; poor gear change, poor maintenance or just poor bad luck. With the right tools and knowledge it is possible to quickly fix the chain and be on your way. Most importantly, you need a chain tool. If your multi tool does not have one, they are available to purchase separately. Ideal but not essential is a chain quick link or missing link, … [Read more...] about Fixing a Broken Bicycle Chain
Trail Repair Essentials
Whenever you’re out on your bike there’s always the chance that something can break or come loose. Do you have the right kit to get you home? Most riders carry a pump, a tire lever or two and a tube, but what if... Your chain breaks? Your handlebars come loose? Your saddle falls off the post? Do you have the necessary tools to get you home? This month’s issue will cover all the basics … [Read more...] about Trail Repair Essentials
Follow Me Tour Review
Started in March 2011, Follow Me Bike Tours are a new addition to the Bangkok bicycle tours scene. They definitely have all the right ingredients to show you a great time. Follow Me Bike Tours currently offers two four-hour tour packages in Bangkok (Explore Siam Boran and Explore Siam Sawan) with more in the making. If you want to ride for more or less time or to see something different then they … [Read more...] about Follow Me Tour Review
Ride Review of Club 11: Mountain Biking in Downtown Bangkok
Bangkok holds a secret place... known by very few...three kilometers (3.3 kms to be exact) of cross-country trail, purpose built by the Thai Army. Club 11 is open 7 days week and is the perfect place to escape to for an hour or so riding without having to travel too far. The trail is a good mix of technical riding and fast single track for you to hone your skills. It is made even more interesting … [Read more...] about Ride Review of Club 11: Mountain Biking in Downtown Bangkok
Trail Repairs: Punctures
Only the luckiest cyclist will go their entire cycle career without ever getting a puncture. The first puncture is something they live in fear of; will it happen during their morning commute? the middle of a race? or just mid Sunday ride? Having the knowledge of how to repair a puncture will mean you no longer live in fear of your next puncture and will be back on your way quickly and without … [Read more...] about Trail Repairs: Punctures