About electric scooters (kick scooters)
General information and my thoughts about electric scooters – i.e. electric kick scooters. What are the technical aspects to consider, pros and cons etc.
My projects, work and thoughts
My projects, work and thoughts on various subjects
Why cars are not sustainable?
I came across an article by chance, on a cycling website. The original article was printed in a French newspaper. Then copied and uploaded to be on-line by notanothercyclingforum.net. I think the article is very well written and should be preserved and shared, hence I’ve made a “local” copy on BikeGremlin as well. I generally … Read moreWhy cars are not sustainable?
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
Updated: 04/06/2019. This post explains some basic “rules” for posting questions and/or comments on the website (same goes for the BikeGremlin Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter channels). 1. How to post a question? To post a question/comment, use the comment that is at the bottom of each post, using a valid e-mail address. Also, one … Read morePosting questions, or comments
A thank you note for donations and help
Updated: 08/11/2018. This fortnightly post will not deal with cycling riding technique or mechanics. It is time to say thanks to all the people that have, and still are helping to make and keep this site, as well as the whole Bike Gremlin “story” become and remain what it is – a place with good … Read moreA thank you note for donations and help
Theory vs practice
Updated: 08/11/2018. Theory is when everything is known, but nothing works. Practice is when everything works, but no one knows why. In Bike Gremlin garage, we combine theory and practice: nothing works and no one knows why! 🙂 This post gives my personal opinion on theory and practice in terms of (bicycle) mechanics and engineering. … Read moreTheory vs practice
White arrow – vintage road bike project
Updated: 08/11/2018. A colleague asked me to find her a road bicycle for up to around 200 euros. Since small sized frame 2nd hand bikes offer was very poor, it was decided to find a frame and components and assemble a nice fast bike. 🙂 1. Sourcing parts and preparations Suitable frame was found. … Read moreWhite arrow – vintage road bike project