Commuter

Video: Why I Want To Go To Interbike This Year…

Portland Design Works will be bringing their Circulus track to Interbike this year! While you’re there waiting in line to try your hand on the…

Written by Kristi Benedict August 09, 2011

New Surly Troll “Skull Crushing” Bike with Bill & Ted Cargo Trailer

Surly’s new Troll do-everything bike’s intended use is summed up thusly: bike packing, commuting, off road touring, single track ripping, trailer haulin’, and crushing skulls when…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 08, 2011

Fyxation x Answer Stem Collaboration

Just got this tidbit in from Fyxation on their collaboration with Answer to create urban BMX stems that match up with their grips, end caps…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 02, 2011

Mini-Roundup: Thought Controlled Shifting, Porsche gets into bikes (again), and the Target Missoni bicycle

So you don’t have to spend 20 minutes reading this post, I will omit the obligatory list of automotive manufactures who have decided to delve…

Written by Nick Burklow July 31, 2011

Mmm… Mojo: Clif add new flavors

Though Clif make probably the least energy bar-like energy bars on the market, there are times when a body wants something that tastes even more…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 29, 2011

Factory Tour: Ruckus Components – Carbon Fiber Repair and so much more

What do you get when you mix a wacky engineer who specialized in composites with a guy who used to work in hospitalities but just happens to…

Written by Nick Burklow July 25, 2011

Video: Hard Time Storing Your Commmuter? Enter The Flipphandle Stem

Does your bike make you drop groceries? Then you need the Flipphandle, which allows you to turn the bars 90 degrees for storage, at the…

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 24, 2011

Dahon Sues Former Executives Citing Fiduciary Irresponsibility, Etc.

As you may recall, some of Dahon’s executives recently left the company to start a high-end folding bike company, Tern. Press Release: Lawsuit charges Joshua…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 22, 2011

Chrome drops 2011 Fall line – Gives You Stylish Footwear and new tech bags

The folks at Chrome have bee working hard this year. They have launched several new bags, new SPD compatible shoes, new clothing, and even opened…

Written by Nick Burklow July 21, 2011

Custom Specialized Globe Coffee Bike with Stealth Di2 Shifting

While visiting fellow Bikerumor writer Nick, we stopped in Portland’s West End Bikes, a fairly new shop that’s a Specialized Concept Store. Just as we…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 17, 2011

Fyxation Releases Accela Road Tire

After years with only colors for options, Fyxation has added a new tire to their family. While the Session remains the fixie/urban tire, the new…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 16, 2011

Review: Osprey Manta 20 hydration pack

With days getting longer, its officially big bag season! That’s right folks, time to pack a lunch, extra clothing, tools, and a handful of spares…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 13, 2011

Velorbis Unveils The World’s Strongest Bicycle Basket

PRESS RELEASE: Copenhagen, July 2011 – Velorbis, the creator of iconic and classic designer bicycles announced today that, due to many requests from its customers,…

Written by Bikerumor Staff July 11, 2011

Wabi Cycles Refines Their Bikes, Lightens up the Lightning to 15.1 lbs

Richard over at Wabi Cycles and been pumping out some cool fixed gear bikes for a while now. Their understated branding, classic design, and low…

Written by Nick Burklow July 11, 2011

KCNC introduces shimano compatible anodized crank bolts

KCNC loves to make your bike lighter and better looking. If your Shimano two piece crankset was feeling a big ugly, they have the fix.…

Written by Nick Burklow July 11, 2011

Yuba Releases 4th Gen Mundo Cargo Bike, Holds More Six-Packs

Yuba has just released the 4th iteration of their Mundo cargo bike and managed to trim six pounds from the complete bike. In our estimation,…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 10, 2011

When words fail: Nalini reintrouduce Carrera “Denim” cycling kits

OK, some words actually will be needed to explain just how cool these bibs are: Back in the 1990s, Marco Pantani’s remarkable ride to…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 07, 2011

Review: Michelin Krylion Carbon tires

Ridden hard and put away dirty. I’m probably not alone in describing my road bike, which sees near-daily commuting use, in this way. With a…

Written by Marc Basiliere July 06, 2011

New Commuter, Mountain Bike Lights from Cateye

Cateye introduced a few new lights at PressCamp. The Rapid One (top row, left and center) is a $35 USB rechargeable that’s available as both…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 04, 2011

State DOT’s May Cut Bicycle Funding by $2.5 Billion – Take Action Now!

Want bicycle lanes and walking paths in your state? Read the following and take five minutes to click a few links and type a few…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 03, 2011

Radical Lights Fine Tunes the Podda, Now Mk3

In the world of competitive night riding, it seems that theses days if you’re running less than 1200 lumens, you’re already behind. Companies are…

Written by Zach Overholt June 30, 2011

Spy Shots! Limited Edition Eddy Merckx UMX Mexico Hour Record Track Bike

The 2012 Eddy Merckx UMX Mexico is designed to celebrate Eddy’s 1972 hour record, which he set in Mexico City. It has the original Eddy…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 29, 2011

Review: O2 Nokomis Rain Jacket and Pant

Through the end of Winter, and all Spring long, I was fortunate enough to have rain gear from O2 on hand to weather the Portland…

Written by Nick Burklow June 29, 2011

2012 A-Class Wheels – Mountain, Road and “Racing” Folding Bike Wheels!

Alex Rims, the company behind A-Class Wheels, sources the raw materials to make their own alloys, which are then used on their wheels. They showed…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 28, 2011

Pure Fix Cycles Shifts Up a Gear, now offers sizing and 16 color combinations

Back in February we informed you lovely readers about Pure Fix Cycles. At that time, they were selling a $299 fixed gear bike direct from…

Written by Nick Burklow June 28, 2011

Electric Bicycle Rentals in London Now Available from Hertz

Back in April 2009, the mayor of London, Boris Johnson, announced his plan to make the city the electric vehicle capitol of Europe. Two years…

Written by Nick Burklow June 27, 2011

The Casual Clipless SPD Shoe Review: Mission Workshop’s Rondel vs. Chrome’s Kursk Pro

Let me start by stating that I hate toe cages and straps. However, I also hate changing my shoes when I get to work. I…

Written by Nick Burklow June 25, 2011

Cannondale Moves Into Helmets – Big Feature List for Little Coin

Cannondale surprised everyone at PressCamp with the introduction of their helmet line, but the best surprise is the long feature list and reasonably low weights…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 23, 2011