Website tags – Magic drawers
Learn how tags on this website create ‘magic’ connections across different categories to help you find the right information.
My projects, work and thoughts
My projects, work and thoughts on various subjects
Why I’m Mostly Inactive™, Yet Recommend Bike Forums
Why I rarely post on Bike Forums despite valuing it as a top cycling resource – my experience, reasons for stepping back, and where I now focus my efforts.
How to Critique Without Being a Twit
How to offer real feedback without just bashing creators. A guide to making your criticism useful, respectful, and worth reading.
How I Organise and Share My Knowledge
How I organise cycling ideas and turn them into useful articles and videos, plus how to navigate BikeGremlin websites, YouTube, the forum, and search.
Your Support Keeps BikeGremlin Rolling!
Help BikeGremlin stay online and intependent of any corporations with your donations!
Bike Team bicycle repair shop in Novi Sad (Serbia)
A few words about the “Bike Team” bicycle repair shop in Novi Sad (Serbia), run by my friend Miloš Radosavljević.
Is it the best one in Serbia?
Is BikeGremlin a reliable source of information?
Is BikeGremlin a reliable source of cycling and mechanics (and computer-related) information?
Nonsense in the cycling industry
Why and how do nonsense and even unsafe patents and solutions emerge and remain in the cycling industry – with a few words about artificial intelligence
Mailing list and website monetization (adverts)
My thoughts about the mailing list (newsletter), and website monetization (adverts)
Sheldon Brown’s Legacy
A homage to the late legend – Sheldon Brown. A great cycling and bicycle mechanics enthusiast, who was happy to share his vast knowledge.
Bicycle service prices
My thoughts on the prices of bicycle service – are they too high, or too low, how much should that cost?
Story of one bicycle, and 40 years
40 years long story about one bicycle, maintenance, upgrade, travels, and life…
Bicycle service overload
What to know, what to look (out) for when dealing with bicycle services and shops during peak season rush (Spring/early Summer).
Why cars are not sustainable?
Why cars aren’t sustainable. A classic 1973 essay by André Gorz on cars as antisocial luxury, urban destruction, congestion, and humane transport alternatives.
Bicycle mechanic’s job – my thoughts
My thoughts on the job of a bicycle mechanic. Inspired by a post on bikeforums.net, from a man asking about getting into the businsess.
Why the site uses Amazon on-line shopping links
Explanation why I use Amazon affiliate links and Amazon on-line shop for recommending products for buying over the Internet.
Posting questions, or comments
How to ask questions and post comments on BikeGremlin. Simple rules for clear questions, constructive criticism, moderation, and useful discussions.
A thank you note for donations and help
A thank you note explaining how BikeGremlin donations are used to fund education, tools, testing, and independent cycling tutorials and experiments.
Theory vs Practice
Theory vs practice in mechanics and engineering. Why real understanding comes from combining hands-on experience, solid theory, and user feedback.
White arrow – vintage road bike project
A vintage road bike restoration project on a budget. Sourcing parts, restoring components, frame work, and final assembly of a fast classic bike.