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Why do they put these on consumer-grade bicycles?A friend of mine sends me a text this morning.  He is trying to pump up the tires on his son't bicycle (by son, I don't mean an 8-year-old, but a 41-year-old) and saw these valves on the tires and said, "what the fuck is this nonsense?"Presta valves.Most of us plebes are used to the standard Schrader-type tire valve.  You have them on your car tires, and you probably have them on your bicycle tires.  They even use a version of them on air conditioning systems in cars.  If you want to pump...

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is a wonderland where sand dunes have found the beaches in a majestic reality instead of mirages and where the city skyline meets the foliage-filled oasis and the ships of deserts bow down in respect to the divine chants from the mosques. Such is the magnificence of this place that it offers travellers of all kinds several free things to do in Abu Dhabi.  Known for its brimming rich heritage and culture, visiting Abu Dhabi can be a lavish experience because of the premium and luxury brands and services available here....

Sidney’s draft active transportation plan proposes 20 improvements for local sidewalks and nine for cycling over 10 years totaling between $7 and $9 million — improvements that could help fight climate change, but also cause conflict over parking. The plan also proposes improvements to 12 local intersections totaling $250,000 to $300,000 over the the same time frame. In short, close to $1 million per year could go toward improving active transportation in the community if every identified proposal were to be realized. These projects would be competing with other priorities for staff resources, money and ultimately political support, a point...

Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) If your complete list of bicycle formats consists of road and mountain, then you may struggle to remember what a cruiser is. Think of a long, heavy frame with handlebars that sweep back in a wide curve, allowing the rider to perch nearly upright on a wide, comfy seat. Fat tires make for a cushy ride, often down a road that runs alongside a beach in a warm, sunny climate. Based on its name and aesthetics, the Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser is meant to evoke those bikes. And it does a passable job with fat tires, sweeping...

Amazon’s & Walmart’s Last Minute Holiday Sales! Hurry to Amazon.com or Walmart.com for last minute holiday deals! Shop for smartwatches, televisions, appliances, and more! Here are some of the better deals from Amazon and Walmart for the  holiday season! Keep in mind that these deals may end at ANY time. So hurry and grab these savings while you can. Amazon SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 46mm Smartwatch with ECG Monitor Tracker $299 (Reg $380) Mini Projector, CiBest Outdoor Projector $69.99 (reg $239.99) Echo Dot $14.99 (reg $39.99) Beats Studio Buds $89.95 (Reg $149.95) Black + Decker 20V Max Cordless Drill/Driver with...