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Is it possible to live in America without a car? Uh, sort of.
After two weeks of riding my bicycle everywhere, I’d gotten used to people treating me as if I were somehow not right in the head. Store clerks ignored me, old men gave me the hard stare, soccer moms avoided eye contact. After all, almost nobody in America rides a bike if they can afford a…
Marzocchi MX Pro ETA first Impression
The guys of Marzocchi USA sent us the Marzocchi MX Pro ETA fork to test ride. I decided to install the fork on my Specialized FSR XC M4 S-works. It replaced a Rockshox SID SL. I liked the SID because it was super light and I could climb very good with it, but it was…
More Sales From Pricepoint
Click on the price tag above to see the great savings available to you. Additional 10% off expires December 12, 2005.
Iron Lance
Could Lance Armstrong win the Ironman? The consensus of triathlon experts and fans is ‘yes,’ but would the cycling legend ever return to a sport he once competed in? Read More
Nobody Bikes in L.A.
Don’t get me wrong-€ Los Angeles is an almost pathologically bike-unfriendly city. It has pathetically few marked bike lanes, and those it has often peter out for no reason and at the worst possible place. Its drivers go ballistic when a cyclist slows them down, even for a few seconds. And of course, it’s so sprawling…
Corrosion
There’s been some good stuff coming out of the Rogue Mechanic. Check out his postings on Corrosion. Corrosion is the primary means by which metals deteriorate. Most metals corrode on contact with water (and moisture in the air), acids, bases, salts, oils, aggressive metal polishes, and other solid and liquid chemicals. Metals will also corrode…
Gift Idea
Check out what Priscilla’s been asking for as her Christmas present: You can order one of these handy dandy shirts from Pinkbike.com
Happy Turkey Day!
On behalf of RL (that’s me!), Priscilla, Moe and John of Commute by Bike. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Words of Wisdom
Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. John F. Kennedy
Fezzari First Impression
Just yesterday I had a chance to test out the Fezzari Wiki Peak Comp out on the street and on the local trail. On the street the Wiki Peak is as smooth as a road bike. The front and back suspension makes the ride so much more comfortable than a hybrid or any other commuter…
RPM Cyclery Grand Opening
This past weekend Moe and I packed up his truck and my little SUV full of the products that we’ve been reviewing. Then we drove out to Lake Elsinore where RPM Cyclery was having their Grand Opening. Check out the photos below. Moe, Scott Finch (shop owner) and RL The Commute By Bike Booth The…
TopLine Uni-grip First Impression
One of our newest partners, TopLine Manufacturing sent us a Uni-grip Truck Bed Bike Rack to review. I tested this bed rack on my recently acquired Nissan Frontier Crew Cab. My truck came with Nissan’s Tie-down system that made the clamp impossible to install according to the instructions. I figured out a way to hook…
Let Freedom Ring – Dingaling!
The two letters below represent a dichotomy that need not exist on our streets. There are ways to make the streets more accommodating for all vehicles, with or without bicycle lanes. How ironic that idiots who have total freedom to say things like “Cyclists make good hood art”, have the freedom to drive unencumbered…
Lizard Blizzard Gloves
Click the logo to see the latest review. I’ve tested Lizard Skin “LIZARD BLIZZARD” gloves for their effectiveness and usability on an all weather daily commute.
Lizard Blizzard Gloves
Overview: Lizard Skins produces high performance accessories for all types of cycling. In this review, I’m testing the Lizard Blizzard Gloves for their effectiveness and usability in a daily bicycle commute. 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…
RPM Cyclery Grand Opening!
Just a reminder, we’ll be at the grand opening from 11am-1pm giving free stuff away from our Partners. Heck! If you mention the phrase of the day, “I like Commute By Bike!” at our booth, I’ll give you a FREE Energy Bar from Bumble Bar! (supplies are limited) Come join us at RPM Cyclery on…
Win a Schwinn Everyday!
Bicycling Magazine invites you to JOIN THE RIDE… Every day during the month of November Doug is giving away a fantastic Schwinn Voyager bicycle in conjunction with Bicycling Magazine, the world’s largest bike magazine and Schwinn, America’s favorite bike builder since 1895. Entering is easy: Just sign up as a member of Doug’s Club and…
Strida Making Strides
For a while we were in talks with Strida to see if we could review their foldable bike. But as you haven’t seen, they decided to pass on us testing the bike. Other than that, check out what’s going on with them. Brit inventor transfers folding tech innovation to Taiwanese bike maker In order to…
…our venomous SUVs
Idon’t customarily write obituaries, but when there’s been a death close to home, it’s appropriate that you and I pay our last respects. I hate to be the harbinger of such news, but the bicycle is dead. What a shame, valiant mechanical wonder – we hardly knew ye. Which is so sad on account of…
Bikes for Nicaragua
Not many 19-year-olds can say they may have single-handedly influenced an entire country, but Christina Fierro can. Last year Fierro collected 131 bikes for Pedals For Progress, a nonprofit organization that gives used bicycles to people in underprivileged areas. The bikes were sent to Nicaragua, where they could help adults commute to work or children…
Critical Mass Works!
The last Friday of every month, you might notice a small, ragtag group of bicyclists rolling out from Lake Eola Park early in the evening. They’ll be mostly young, probably laughing and chatting, and perhaps — if they are at a stoplight — even dancing a bit. Chances are 22-year-old Andrew Van Wart will be…
WE HAVE A WINNER!
Remember our little contest we had last week? Well, we have our a winner. Congrats goes out to Matt Kosakowski for being the first to provide the correct answer, “The Chain.” Thank you all for participating. Matt, I sent you an email about your winnings. If I don’t hear from you by the 18th, then…
Ibex Bicycles Sale
Man just about everything is on sale at Ibex! All the 05’s have special pricing to make room for the 06 models! Check it out, you never know, you might find a killer deal that you can’t pass up. For example, the Alpine 350 is on sale for only $269! Click on Image to go…
Price Point Sale
One of our Partners, PricePoint.com has an awesome sale going on! Check out this Cytek Road by for $399! Light weight and Stiff Semi compact, semi aero DB 7005 Alloy frame, Carbon Fork, Vuelta Stylist 2500 wheelset w/ bladed spokes & aero profiled rims, Light weight 6061 Pro Lite controls, Shimano Sora 8 speed drivetrain….