Commuter

NAHBS 2011 – Signal Cycles: New Stock-Sized Saltzman and Custom MTB, Townie, Rando

Signal Cycles debuted their first ever “production” bike, the Saltzman, which brings their handmade craftsmanship down to a more affordable level by letting them produce…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 28, 2011

NAHBS 2011 Winners – Best in Show Announcements

The 2011 North American Handmade Bicycle Show has wrapped, and we’ve got more than 1,300 photos on Tyler’s camera alone. Max Leonard, our man on…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 27, 2011

Chrome Grows Family of Bags by Four, Kursk Pro Shoes Now Available

WOW! Chrome has been busy cranking out new products. We recently reviewed the Yalta, put up information about the new Kursk Pro, and now they tell us…

Written by Nick Burklow and Bikerumor Staff February 25, 2011

Problem Solvers’ BB30 Eccentric Bottom Bracket Adapter

Thanks to Jason for sending the link to this: Found at Frostbike by Halter’s Cycles, the Problem Solvers E46 BB Adapter lets you run a…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 23, 2011

Whole Foods and Bike Repair?

If you enjoy shopping at Whole Foods for the type of groceries you can’t find at your local mega mart, there might soon be something…

Written by Zach Overholt February 23, 2011

Rickshaw Bagworks New Skinny Commuter Messenger Bag and Back Pack

Have you ever thrown your messenger bag over your shoulder and though, “Why the hell is this thing so heavy?” Have you ever grunted when…

Written by Nick Burklow and Bikerumor Staff February 18, 2011

Breezer’s NuVinci-Equipped Uptown Infinity Commuter Bicycle Now Available

Breezer’s Uptown Infinity, their top of the line commuter bike, is now shipping. Designed to offer every convenience and utility one may need for getting…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 17, 2011

Fyxation 700 x 35c Session Tires Now Available

We’ve been reporting on the product that Fyxation has been pumping out for awhile, including their Session tires, which are marketed as a bomb proof…

Written by Zach Overholt February 17, 2011

Slick New Singlespeed Chain Tensioners from Vertigo Cycles

Sean over at Vertigo Cycles is getting into the pre-NAHBS excitement and sent over a sneak peek of the new single speed chain tensioner he…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 16, 2011

2011 Oregon Manifest Constructors Challenge Pairs Industrial Design Firms with Builders

The first Oregon Manifest’s Constructor’s Challenge brought out some pretty nice bikes from various builders, all competing to design and race the “ultimate utility bike.”…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 14, 2011

Soma Fabrications Mini Velo

As the Soma Fabrications blog proudly proclaims, the Mini Velo has arrived! The Mini Velo is the answer to those who need a bike, but…

Written by Nick Burklow and Bikerumor Staff February 13, 2011

Sneak Peek: Spot Brand Ajax City Bicycle with Belt Drive, Alfine & Disc Brakes

Thanks a tipster, we just got this (small) sneak peek at a forthcoming Spot Brand commuter / city bike. Designed to be something of an…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 10, 2011

Review: AME Heated Ergo Tri Grips, Gimmick or Greatness?

Initially, when I first approached Bob from AME at Interbike, it wasn’t for their heated heated grips. I was more interested in their current line…

Written by Zach Overholt February 10, 2011

Launch Date and Pricing for the Chrome Kursk Pro

Back in September of last year we got word that Chrome would be launching a clip-in version of their most popular shoe, the Kursk. Bikerumor put…

Written by Nick Burklow and Bikerumor Staff February 08, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

Sign the People for Bikes pledge in February and you’re entered to win that sweet custom Timbuk2 messenger bag shown above. Already signed the pledge?…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 04, 2011

CatEye looking to rebrand, become more “Fun and Sassy”

CateEye is making it know that they are undergoing a radical re-branding, with the help of design gurus over at Moxie Sozo. CatEye is looking to…

Written by Nick Burklow and Bikerumor Staff February 04, 2011

Rawland Cycles Unleashes the “rSogn”: A Fat-Tired Road Bike

Austin, TX – The company that brought fat-tired, production road bikes to the cycling world with its popular Sogn models is now accepting orders for…

Written by Thom Parsons February 02, 2011

New Mesa Urban, Freeride Flat Pedal from Fyxation

Fyxation, fresh offa sending out their budget Gates flat pedal, has unleashed their new Mesa pedal. The body’s made out of high impact nylon, so…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 02, 2011

Review: Descente Seamless Pro-V Short Sleeve Baselayer

Everyone has favorite pieces of clothing that they save. You know the ones: they’re the shorts, socks, or jersey that you reach for before a…

Written by Marc Basiliere February 02, 2011

Registration Open for Five Boros Bike Tour in NYC

Registration opens today (February 1).Get on this now if you want to go, the TD Bank Five Boros Bike Tour sells out ever year. We’ll…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 01, 2011

Review: Chrome Yalta Backpack

One of the things I have a hard time giving up is my backpack. I know that I could probably get to work and back,…

Written by Bikerumor Staff January 29, 2011

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits and Pieces

Looking for an early season 6 Hour Mountain Bike race to warm things up? The Shootout at Anglers Ridge in VA has expanded their categories,…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 28, 2011

Initial Review: Light & Motion Stella 300 and Vis180

I’ve said this before, but there’s no such thing as too many lights when commuting through a major city, especially one that loves its cars…

Written by Bikerumor Staff January 25, 2011

Found: Yellow Card

Artist Peter Miller recently made the rounds thru the bicycle internet community for his “yellow card.” The passive idea is a self-produced magnet, which you…

Written by Bikerumor Staff January 25, 2011

Found: Bicycle Portraits Project

Found via Miss Moss, the Bicycle Portraits project shows, in stunningly beautiful photography, people who use their bicycles for reasons other than just exercise and…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 24, 2011

Cycling Event News – Tour of Utah Goes Pro, Pisgah Stage Race Back, More

TOUR of UTAH GAINS UCI PRO STATUS Entering its seventh year in 2011, the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah cycling race has been elevated…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 22, 2011

SKS Snap-On Fenders Now Compatible with 1.5 Tapered Steerer Tubes, Planet Bike 29r Fenders Available

Hot on the heels of Thom’s run down of the 2011 SKS line highlights, comes the announcement from SKS that all 2011 snap on fenders…

Written by Zach Overholt January 21, 2011

Us Versus Them and SE Bikes Urban Frameset Collaboration

PRESS RELEASE: Us Versus Them has teamed up with SE Bikes to design the best fixed freestyle frameset available. Spearheaded by UVT’s James Banuelos, the…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 21, 2011