Commuter

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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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 and Bikerumor Staff 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

NuVinci’s New N360 Internally Geared Hub – Lighter, Smoother, Quicker

NuVinci’s new N360 takes their original planetary gear hubs and drops three to four pounds depending on the model, coming in at about 5.4 pounds.…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 22, 2011

Review: Chrome Pawn Roll Top Backpack

I have come to the conclusion that I am a backpack person. I tried messenger bags for a while. In fact, I have two in…

Written by Nick Burklow and Bikerumor Staff June 22, 2011

Review Update: Jagwire Ripcord shift cable set

In Jagwire’s Ripcord semi-sealed cable sets,which I reviewed back in December, “fairly standard (but smooth) L3 housing runs where cable housing usually runs. At the…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 22, 2011

Dahon Top Brass Leave to Start High End Folding Bicycle Brand Tern

Tern Bicycles, headed up by general manager Florence Hon and vice president Joshua Hon, has spun off from Dahon. Florence and Joshua took with them…

Written by Nick Burklow and Bikerumor Staff June 22, 2011

Initial Review: Sportique Active Body And Skin Care

Whenever I get paid via PayPal for something, I generally go straight to one of two sites to spend it; Embrocation Cycling Journal or Upright…

Written by Bikerumor Staff June 21, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

Spot Brand Bikes starts shipping the Gates Belt Drive Center Track system on bikes this summer. Glamour shot of the CT after the break. The…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 17, 2011

Initial Review: Pearl Izumi X-Alp Elite shoe

Pearl Izumi bill their new X-Alp Elite as their “‘go to’ shoe for those epic rides that involve any hiking.” On its surface, Pearl’s goal…

Written by Marc Basiliere June 15, 2011

Sigma Powerled Evo: 900 Lumens to light up infinity and beyond

OK, maybe not infinity, but when running the Sigma POWERLED EVO the next 325 feet will certainly be illuminated. This compact, lightweight (140g claimed) light…

Written by Nick Burklow and Bikerumor Staff June 14, 2011

Clockwork bikes mixes old with new: Ibis LD Stem Replica with Modern Updates

Clockwork Bikes has readied their replica Ibis LD stem for market. This unique classic stem has been updated to fit a 1 1/8th threadless steerer…

Written by Nick Burklow and Bikerumor Staff June 13, 2011

Hilarious Video Regarding NYC Bike Lane Safety

Seriously, this is a must watch. If you’ve ever been frustrated by people or things obstructing your path while in the bike lane, this video…

Written by Zach Overholt June 09, 2011

QBP Recalls Civia Loring Front Racks

QBP announced recently that they are issuing a voluntary recall of the Civia Loring Front Bicycle rack. According to the recall, the mounting bracket can…

Written by Zach Overholt June 09, 2011

Mission Workshop’s Lineup Grows by one: Introducing The Sanction Rucksack

When it comes to making bags, there are few that can keep up with the quality and style of Mission Workshops. Today, they have announced…

Written by Nick Burklow and Bikerumor Staff June 08, 2011

Blaze Attaches a Freakin’ Laser to Your Handlebar, Projects Your Own Bike Lane

We’ve seen some lasers that create your own bike lanes before, and the latest comes from a University of Brighton student Emily Brooke. Called Blaze,…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 08, 2011