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Retailer VS. Shop Bikes
FAQ: Why should I spend $300 bucks on a commuter bike when I can go to Wal-mart and spend half of that? Price: $189.00 VS Price: $299.00 Here at commute by bike we promote riding ANY bike to work. We also believe that a good commuter bike can make a huge difference on the success…
Benefits of a Bicycle
Check out this article from our friends at Cicle.org The British Medical Association has estimated that the health benefits of bicycling outweigh the risks by twenty to one. Regular cyclists enjoy a fitness level equal to that of a person ten years younger. -National Forum for Coronary Heart Disease Foundation, Sharp Cycling at least 3…
Happy Birthday Randy!
Ok on the count of 3….1….2….3 Happy Birthday to you…Happy Birthday to you…Happy Birthday to you…Happy Birthday…Happy Birthday…Happy Birthday to00000000000000000000000000 yooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuu!
Sette Products
The folks from Pricepoint.com (Where Price is the Point) sent us some Sette products to test out. Sette Rival Shoes (SPD compatible) and Sette Icon Socks Sette Ventilator XC Jersey Sette is pleased to have Price Point as an exclusive Platinum Online Partner to bring you the entire SETTE line right to your doorstep.
Lake Elsinore Action Sports Festival-Update
A few days ago I mentioned how Moe and I would be out at the Lake Elsinore Action Sports Festival this weekend helping out RPM Cyclery. To sum up the weekend in a few words….IT WAS HOT! In the shade it was about 103 degrees, at one point it got up to 108 degrees….
Wandertec Custom Touring Frames
After several months of practicing and gradual effort, I’ve nearly completed building a custom touring frame. In the months ahead I will be building bike frames to replace all of my current bicycles as well as outfitting my family and friends with custom bicycles. I’ve been working together with my friend Joe Murray of VooDoo…
Two Weeks In The Northern Tier
A few weeks back I wrote about my buddy who planned to ride from Normal, Illinois to the Pacific Ocean. It appears that he had a change of plans. John said I don’t think I’m quite ready to continue on such a major trip at this time. I need more experience and practice to find…
Lake Elsinore Action Sports Festival
If you’re going to be in the Lake Elsinore Ca. area, come by the Lake Elsinore Action Sports Festival and visit us at the RPM Cyclery Booth. We’ll be helping out Scott and his shop with some of the exhibitor duties. Also we just Partnered up with a new company called Champiot “The Great Rowing…
Banjo Brothers Saddlebag Pannier First Impression
Yesterday I had the chance to commute with Banjo Brother’s Saddlebag Pannier. I loaded my change of clothes on one side, and my shoes and 4 gatorades on the other side. The Panniers are very roomy, but not bulky. I was able to attach/detach them quickly, they are also easy to carry. I like them…
Commute By Bike Picnic-Reminder
Just to remind you…… Commute By Bike is celebrating its 1 year anniversary by hosting a potluck picnic at Tri City Park in Placentia, Ca. Who: CBB’s readers, Partners, Family and Friends When: June 10, 2006 Where: Tri-City Park in Plancentia Ca. What Time: 3pm-6pm Everyone is invited! MAP IT There will be bicycle events…
Bicycles Make Better Dads
Would it be safe to assume that dads that take their kids bike riding are better dads than the ones that don’t? Here’s my biased theory, you know I’m biased based on the fact that I take my own kids bike riding all the time. In fact Priscilla drops them off at school by bike…
Ergon Grips First Impression
I installed the Ergon Grips for gripshifts on the Xootr Swift, I figured that the bar ends will help me climb better since the bike’s wheelbase is rather compact. I rode my 20 mile commute and I was very impressed by these grips. I do own a pair of Specialized Ergo Grips, but they are…
Sexism on the Road?
So do you think your gender may influence your safety on the road? After a month now of commuting to work by bike I have noticed that I get a different reaction from drivers depending on their gender. Females tend to be more impatient than the males. I am curious to know if it would…
Found A Recruit
From left to right: John, Eri, Randy Do you ever feel like a recruiter when it comes to cycling? I always try to get someone to go out for a ride with me. The other day my buddy Eri and I took our new neighbor John out for a ride to City Island. He started…
Reflectors-Yes or No?
Personally I remove all of the reflectors on any of my bikes and use lights and blinkies at night. But someone once told me that its illegal for you to not have reflectors on your bike when riding at night. With that in mind I decided to see what THE MAN had to say about…
Memorial Day
Don’t forget to honor the men and women who died in military service for our great country.
Bicycle Hooks
Bicycle hooks are a very economical way to store your bikes or spare wheels. You could pick them up at your local bike shop 2 for a buck. You just screw them on ceiling beams and hang your bikes. Have you ever heard of these hooks damaging bikes from hanging too long?
$3 Gas/Allure of Summer Evening Cruises
Those of us who applaud all things cycling are quietly applauding the rise of the price of gas to $3 per gallon. I applaud especially, as I ride past the gas stations with everyone’s faces turned long as the pump drains their credit card. Not only do I applaud $3 gas, I would like to…
Awesome Ride
Everyone knows that what you eat or drink could effect how your body performs. Today, I found out how a couple of hard hitting nights of drinking took a toll on my body. It all started Friday afternoon when a few friends came over. Once that beer touched my lips, I knew that I was…
Kickstands
Today Priscilla and I were arguing back and forth about bicycles and kickstands. My deal was that I don’t think bikes need kickstands because of a few reasons: Weight Looks dorky! Noise Kickstand can shift and move into the spokes, causing damage to the wheel Here argument: Convenience AYE! I just don’t…
Great Video How-To
I found a truly nice how-to about videos… And the dude has a very large video collection to back it up. Be sure to check out the Sedonna series – and notice the SMOOTH video. Very nice. CLICK HERE to visit his site.
Like father like daughter
Besides being a bike commuter, I enjoy participating in charity fun rides such as The City of Angels Ride. Today, my oldest daughter, Lizbeth, participated in the St. Jude Children’s Resarch Hospital trike-a-thon. Her school organized the fundraiser to teach the kids that every little help counts for those that are less fortunate than them….
Share The Road License Plate
Bicycle enthusiasts across North Carolina can now show their support for bicycle and highway safety by purchasing a new specialized license plate. The plate, which features the “Share the Road” traffic sign, was recently approved by the General Assembly. The cost of the plates is $50, with $20 going to the NCDOT Division of Bicycle…
Orange County unfriendly to cyclists?
If you’re commuting by bike, you might want to think of yourself as unarmed light infantry in a world of fast-moving tanks. Source: The Orange County Register As I was sitting on the lunch room at work, my co-worker was reading the sports section of the Orange County Register. There was a headline that caught…