Howdy folks.
I've been auto-posting here through my Posterous account for awhile and decided that I'd just keep everything on one site from now on. Seems easier. That, and anytime I made a spelling error I'd have to correct it in multiple places.
So. Check it out: http://michaelcody.posterous.com/
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Worth a mention...
On my ride home last night I saw a Piñata hanging from a tree across the street from Tahona. There were ten drunks taking swings at it with a while baseball bat.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
My Outside Comfort Level Goal for the Fall, Castleton Tower
Up the Castle Valley 10 miles outside of Moad, UT Castleton Tower is
visible from the fabled Porcupine Rim Trail.
It is a 4 pitches of 5.8-5.10 crack/chimney climbing and it is on the
tick list for this year. Or next. I think its healthy to do things
outside your comfort zone which are still safe. Climbing is one of
those things for me. I just want to know what it looks like from the
top of that tower.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Fair Weather Fan Hat. #redsox #yankees
Considering my suburban childhood home and catholic upbringing I am not a fighter. Combine that with residence in Ohio & Michigan from age 6-18 and you'll find I am neither a die hard Yankees or Red Sox fan.
I was born in NYC actually but my peers throughout college in New England and beyond are all Red Sox fans. So I tend to root for the Red Sox lest my New England friends disown me.
So what are you going to do when rabid fans start heckling? Or you might need to impress that cute guy/girl who's wearing a Sox or Yanks hat? Either way I'd just adjust my hat when no one was looking.
Friday, July 16, 2010
My three favorite townie bikes and why...
These are three of my favorite bike platforms out there right now, Republic, Swobo, and Globe.
I know Republic doesn't run through Independent Bicycle Dealers so they tend to catch some heat. But at $400 it is a great platform to get people onto bikes. Riding the the coat tails of the fixed gear hipster scene to gain popularity and offering customizable color schemes, engaging the consumer and giving them control over their bike is a great offering.
Swobo and Globe both run through traditional bike dealers offering simple and well designed bikes with the ability to personalize them. They look rad and their useful.
Aesthetically I think what I like the best is the lack of billboard logos. Its says anonymous, but ask me about my bike anyway.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
More Needle Bearings Please.
Mmmmm, needle bearings. Love them. They are only effective in taking load from one direction so they aren't used often but when they are its like butter. That is why I'm so excited to see Crank Brothers spec'ing them on the Eggbeater and Candy pedals as well as KCNC spec'ing some on their new bottom bracket. It'll be interesting to see how they are received and what the affect on product life cycle will be on bottom brackets.
The addition of these bearings to Cranks Brothers pedals should move them up to Shimano level smoothness. Having been through, Crank Bros., Shimano, and Time pedal systems I can say all three have flaws that prevent an outright winner to be named.
Time has the best progressive release tension with a super smooth feel. The bearing and bushing leave something to be desired. The Crank Brothers Eggbeater has the lightest platform, easiest engagement and by far the best looks. Their major flaw was the bushing-bearing setup that Time suffers from as well as some rocking due to tread height variations. The former has been fixed. The later has not. Shimano is bringing it home in the bearing quality and lack of energy lost to friction (which is not to be taken lightly) and has the highest quality manufacturing standards resulting in some top notch product.
No holy grail. And its better that way. We suffer small inconveniences and constantly strive forward in the name of the perfect design.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
The Sun has Set...
...on another amazing adventure.
Thank you Colorado River.
Sincerely,
All-Star Floaters
Sunday, June 20, 2010
This. Changes. Everything. @johnswah @jeremypowers @angryasian @bikeradar
http://bit.ly/aVoZL4
I can't wait for my hydraulic disc brake cross bike.
Or my hydraulic disc brake road bike. It should have a thru-axle too.
Not a 15mm or 20mm but probably a 10mm axle. (The allowance of disc
brakes on road bikes might be a ways off though.)
But I hope they don't lift the weight ban. Bike manufacturers will
still make bikes under the limit and the European peloton's need to
make weight with slightly heaviver parts will boost adoption of disc
brakes. Think STI levers, deep dish wheels and power meters as a
historical reminder to resistance to changes in the pro peloton.
Monday, June 14, 2010
You would rather live in a jail then the coolest mansion on earth?
Really? With 88 televisions and a fireman's pole out of the master bedroom I bet the Mayor's son would think otherwise.
Cableland is the designated home for the Mayor of Denver. Though most choose not to live in for som inexplicable reason. I might run for mayor of Denver just so I can live in that house. It looks amazing.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/13/us/13cableland.html?scp=1&sq=denver%20mayor&st=cse
If I do become mayor you can all come over and swim in the 1,100 sq ft pool.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Remember that "just the tip" shot? Well this is the money shot sequence.
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
BLAMMO!
The photos that Scott took at this spot are mind blowing.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Torrey's Tuning Fork
The Northwest Couloir on Torrey's Peak. Check out my Flickr for more.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amichaelcody/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amichaelcody/
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Grizzly Peak - North Couloir
I had a chance to ski a new line with my man crush and best friend
Brett last weekend. We met up with his friends Liz and Jamie who are
long time Colorado adventure hounds. They skied another couloir off
the summit proper last year but have been eyeing this one since. It
was near perfect.
Brett last weekend. We met up with his friends Liz and Jamie who are
long time Colorado adventure hounds. They skied another couloir off
the summit proper last year but have been eyeing this one since. It
was near perfect.
Nope, it was perfect.
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