The biggest thing to hit the bike industry in the past couple years is the 29r bikes, in other words 29 inch bikes. What’s a 29r you ask…Well the whole theory is that the bigger the wheel diameter, the more surface contact and the better you roll. Here’s a diagram that best shows the difference…
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Project FiXootr: the "Stempost"
For those of you just tuning in: this post is part of a series chronicling my transformation of the Xoor Swift into a proper fixed-gear. The essence of the project, the rear wheel with fixed hub, is in the works. Until it arrives, I have some time to play with the bicycle as is, and…
Cure for a Tryptophan Over Dose
Most of us will probably over do it on the Turkey and end up becoming super sleepy. Heck, some of us end up taking naps or just laying around watching TV on Thanksgiving. I found a great cure for an over dose or a hangover from tryptophan. Go for a bike ride! Moe and I…
Allen Bike Rack 550RR 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 any way. My…
Paratrooper Saddle Bag
I was needing a saddle bag of the Paratrooper. I knew that they range anywhere from $20 – $30. I thought to myself, why not save a couple of bucks and make one. Today was a slow day at work. This gave me the perfect opportunity to make a one. All materials I used were…
Happy Birthday Priscilla!
I’d like to wish our very own Priscilla a very Happy Birthday! This is Priscilla with RPM Cyclery Co-Owner Jen Finch at Interbike.
commutebybike.com Spotted in a Denver Newspaper
I Googled “commutebybike.com” to see what’s linking to us and sure enough I saw an article by the Denver Post titled “Pedaling with a Purpose.” The article was dated September 24th, 2006. The article does a great job talking about the benefits of commuting by bike, and even listed us as a “Helpful site” Helpful…
Ibex Corrida LT Review
Our friends from Commute by Bike lend me an Ibex Corrida LT from www.ibexbikes.com to ride and review. My first thought was to ride it to work. It seemed like a perfect commuter bike. As I was running a little late to work, I decided to give this bike a workout. I rode this bike…
Bicycles Make Better Dads, They really do!
A while ago I wrote an article called “Bicycles Make Better Dads.” We had a pretty good response from our readers. In fact another site linked to the article and discussed it on their blog. I recently received a comment from “Trey” stating that he agreed with me and he shared his story on how…
Xootr, Nick. Nick, Xootr. Now play nice.
So, as some of you may know, I have been sent the Xootr Swift to do with what I will. Since, much to the chagrin of Jay, I have come to love riding fixed-gear and have forsaken the freewheel, I decided to turn this great little folding bike into a great little folding fixed-gear bike….
KHS Urban Xtreme Review
2006 KHS Urban Xtreme 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…
Cyclist's Scavenger Food Hunt For Charity
A scavenger hunt race on bikes, and it’s all done for charity? Awesome idea! This sounds like it would be a blast! You would definately need something like the Bailey Works Bag for this. Nick just did a facemelter review on it. Check it out. “Cranksgiving,” a sort of scavenger hunt on two wheels that…
Need A Custom Wheel Built?
We worked out a pretty good deal with the folks of RPM Cyclery. If any CBB readers need a wheel built, the labor rate is only $20! Just make sure you mention, “RL of commutebybike.com is super cool!” Most local bike shops charge anywhere from $40-$55 per wheel. Yes I know…I’m the man for setting…
If you ride in Fullerton Ca. Read This
I received an email from one of Fullerton’s most dedicated bicycle advocates, Vince Buck. We had a great meeting at the Bicycle User’s Subcommittee on Wednesday: SRO (but it was not a large room).There was serious discussion about the bicycle routes around the university and about a possible bridge over the 57 freeway at Madison….
Now that I'm famous…
The coolest thing has been happening lately. People I run into have recognized my handsome mug from CBB. Ok, to be truthful, two people have… Don’t get me wrong, these two guys weren’t asking for autographs or anything special. But it was cool to see that we do have local readership. So I’d like to…
What's for Breakfast?
Usually if I am about to head out for a ride, I stay away from greasy foods such as McGriddles and Hasbrowns…(mmmm) The reason why I don’t like to eat anything greasy right before a ride…THIS COULD HAPPEN So what’s on your plate right before you ride?
CBB Previous Contests
CBB has done quite a few contests in the past few months. It ranged anywhere from Sure2Endure, KHS t-shirt, Active Tunes i-Ride, Slime Digital Presta Guage, and the latest the Ibex Corrida 6.6 frame. As a CBB staff member I am not eligible to participate in these contests. But I’m still excited to see new…
Oooh That's Going to Leave a Mark
Yesterday morning I took out my buddy Mauro for his initiation to Mountain Biking at the Fullerton Loop. He did very well considering he hasn’t been on a bike in more than 10 years. Towards the end of the ride, there’s this sweet jump I decided to hit. I roll up to it with some…
Global Warming: Do Bicycles Make a Difference
Here in California it’s about 80 degrees today. Almost every where you go people will use the reason of “global warming” for the cause of this unseasonably warm weather. Then I found this super informative article about global warming in Ken Kifer’s website. What’s cool about this article is that it goes into both sides…
How To Save Money By Using a Penny!
A while ago we reviewed the Genuine Innovations Tire Inflation Wallet. We thought it was a pretty cool device that could get someone back on the road in no time. The only problem with it is the cost of replacement CO2 cartridges. The inflator uses a 16 gram cartridge and most sporting goods store only…
Are You Part of The Bicycle Industry?
When Priscilla and I went to Interbike, we were overwhelmed to see how many people were there. Do you work in or own a shop? Do you work for a major bicycle manufacturer or accessories company? How about anything related to bicycles? Are you in media, a racer/factory rider or a mechanic? If you are,…
Wandertec Custom Touring Frame
Here it is, our first custom touring frame. This was a project for the fun and joy of learning the art of frame building. We may become involved further in custom touring bikes in the future.This bike is setup with longer chainstays to accommodate racks. It has an additional third water bottle mount and braze-ons…
We Have A Winner!
The winner of the Ibex Corrida 6.6 frame is…. Keith Sill of Philadelphia, PA. He sent in the correct answer of “1st Production IBEX – 2002 Alpine 450” Congrats to Keith, enjoy the frame!
Got a Mechanical Question?
Do you want to learn how to fix certain things on your bike but you’re not quite sure how to do it? Guess what, CommuteByBike has partnered up with RPM Cyclery and a few local mechanics to provide us some techinical help on how to work on your bike. We’ve even created a new category…