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How much is it worth?
FAQ: I want to buy/sell a used bike, how much is it worth? I get asked this question a lot. My answer normally is: Well, it depends. There are some bike models that will depreciate more than others. Any upgrades will also increase the value of the bike, but not by much. And of course,…
Father's Day Ride
I’ve been trying to get my buddy Allen to go out for a ride for quite some time now. Today, I finally got him to join the fun. I figured it was a great way to kick off Father’s Day. I took the Abajo Peak while Allen rode the Gary Fisher. Allen striking a pose…
Happy Father's Day
Don’t forget to give your Daddy a call today. Happy Father’s Day to all of you Dads and Dad to be.
Princeton Tec Eos Bike First Impression
Last night I took the Fezzari Abajo Peak Pro and went out for a ride around the neighborhood. I figured that it would be a great time to test out what the Princeton Tec Eos Bike light had to offer. It is real lightweight, uses only 3 AAA Alkaline batteries, has three brightness levels and…
Bikes N' Breakfast
Moe, our old team mate Michael Monte and my self had a fun Father’s Day Ride through the Fullerton Loop. We finished off the ride with breakfast at the Bagel Bistro. Check out the fun we had!
KHS Urban X Review
Disclaimer: As a product reviewer for Commute By Bike, I am providing my unbiased opinion of any products provided to us by any company. I do not posses any type of relationship with the product’s company or parent companies. Companies that send in their goods to be reviewed do not compensate me in any way….
Bailey Works Super Pro First Impressions
I’ve been using the Bailey Works Super Pro messenger bag for several weeks, and I can’t say enough good things about it. How’s this for brevity: life without this bag is no longer a viable option and I have decided to purchase one for myself. When I finish my review of this bag, it will…
Chuy Likes It!
Since visiting the Xtracycle site and seeing that the Free Radical can carry almost anything, including a dog. I figured I’d give it a shot. Armed with the help of my Chi-Weiner Dog, Chuy, we rode around our front yard seeing how he would do in it. For the most part he liked it. He…
Cancer of The Bicycle
Just the other day my daughter and I went fishing at Newport Pier here in California. As we were heading back to the car, I noticed a few bikes on the rack next to the pier. Check out what a bit of sea air and moisture can do to a bike… I can’t…
Christmas In Summer
Today was like Christmas in the middle of the summer. I received a package from RL containing the Fezzari Abajo Peak Pro, a bottle of P1sseezzee, a bike pump, lights, and a few Bumble Bars. After putting it together, I rode it around the block a few times. I just love the way it stands,…
Army Birth Day
Since its birth on 14 June 1775-over a year before the Declaration of Independence-the United States Army has played a vital role in the growth and development of our nation. Soldiers have fought more than 10 wars, from the American Revolution through the Cold War, the Gulf War, to the current War on Terrorism. This…
Xtracycle FreeRadical Kit
The great folks of Xtracycle sent us the Free Radical Kit to test out. I converted Moe’s Kona Smoke into a Sport Utility Bicycle (S.U.B.) but I think the proper name would be “Super Useful Bicycle” Here’s what they say about the Xtracycle: “The FreeRadical comes with everything needed for seemlessly adding a trunk…
Commute By Bike Picnic-Update
This past Saturday was our 1 year anniversary picnic. We had a great turn out, plenty of prizes and tons of fun! Check out the video to see the fun we had!
Interesting Accesories for BOB Trailers
Our new dealer BikeTrailerShop.com has been offering quite a range of interesting ways to accessorize your BOB trailer. Being that our interest with the Wandertec CELLO is to expand the use potential of the BOB trailer, it fits perfectly in with the range of products offered. Some interesting product of note are rear lights that…
Missing Out
I was treated for Acute Bronchitis recently and was not able to ride my bike. It’s only been a week but I find myself craving to go out for a ride. Sure it sounds easy, just get on my bike and go right? Well, if it was that simple I would. But between the coughing…
How To Make Bicycle Helmets
I found this old old old Mr. Roger’s video on how to make bicycle helmets. What’s sad is, that most likely those jobs went to Taiwan…
One more reason to ride your bike to work
Can you say ‘Cry like a little girl?’
Screaming Like A Little Girl
So there I was mountain biking my usual Thursday night ride at the Fullerton Loop. As I was approaching Laguna Lake, I noticed something really weird. First I said to myself, “dang that’s a huge piece of poop!” But then this poop started to move! I quickly realized that it wasn’t poop, it was a rattlesnake! As I tried…
Commute By Bike Picnic Loot
You’ve seen the postings about our picnic this Saturday. You’ve also read about the companies that have sent us products to give away at the contests and raffles. Well, here’s a sneak preview of some of the items you could win! Hoss Technical Gear Tifosi Optics Kilo and Q2 Princetontec EOS Terry Bicycles Team Socks…
Got chased by a dog.
After a year of commuting by bike to work, today was the first time I was chased by a dog. Man, it caught me offguard and scared the living s__t out of me. I wasn’t a big dog, so I just outran it. Here’s an article that I found regarding dogs. By Fred Matheny and…
2 Wheels are Better Than 4
If you have a job and a bicycle, Steve Nelson and Marcia Richards just might inspire you to use one to get to the other. “Fort Collins is conducive to bicycling,” Richards said. “All the streets have generous shoulders or bike lanes to accommodate cyclists, not to mention the beautiful trails we have here.”…
Bicycle Film Festival Hits Los Angeles
The BFF is the largest bicycle related event in the country. Now in it’s sixth year, the festival brings together bikers from all styles -€œ from the BMX trickster, to the hardcore bike messenger, to the couple taking an easy Sunday ride. The four-day festival is for anyone who can remember the first time they…
Commute By Bike Potluck This Saturday!
We’re having a little potluck picnic at Tri-City Park in Placentia Ca from 3pm-6pm. Come on down and join in on the contests and raffles because you’ll get a chance to win some cool stuff from: You’ll also get a chance to test out the Champiot Ultra, Ibex Alpine 550, Ibex Trophy 770…
The Bicycle Lane
This weekend we finally got around to check out The Bicycle Lane Bike shop in Fullerton, CA. We met Marty Taylor, the shop owner, on the OC ride of Silence. The Bicycle Lane is no ordinary shop, it actually caters to Bike commuters! The shop is stocked with Kona Smokes, Kona Dews, KHS Urban X‘s…