Go to your local auto parts store and pick up a can of silicone spray. This one only cost about $2.99. Then spray it all over your frame to make it all shiny and purdy. The silicone leaves your bike clean and it helps repel dirt and water. It also makes it easier to clean…
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Look Out Weekend Here I Come!
I love bikes. With bikes, my favorite thing to do is mountain biking, especially if the trail is in my own back yard. I live within a stones throw from one of my favorite trails, the Fullerton Loop. Here’s some shots I took from my recent ride. Here’s my Giant Warp with the Ergon Grips…
Complete The Streets Movement
The California Bicycle Coalition lanched a statewide campaign called “Complete the Streets Campaign” . In launching a statewide Complete Streets Campaign, CBC’s first goal is to build a diverse coalition of supporters to demand legislation that guarantees safer and accessible roads for all. Every road, every trip, every walk to school or the grocery store…
Contest Time! Ibex Corrida Ultimate 6.6 Frame!
This is a “used” frame that Moe had bought about a year ago directly from Ibex. “Used” meaning we tried to build a bike with it, but then changed our minds. The frame is absolutely perfect. It’s a small frame and is perfect for building a single speed, a fixed gear or a cyclocross bike….
Redline 925 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….
Rocket Shower By 10 Nine 8 Review
A shower in a bottle? Showerless Personal Hygiene People sweat. And they often do it when there?s no shower around, or time to take one. Rocket Shower is a spray body cleaner that makes it convenient to get yourself clean in just about any situation-while traveling, working out on your lunch hour, riding a bicycle…
Home Made Knickers
Last week my brother RL asked if I had an extra pair of BDU pants that he could have. Having been in the Military for over twelve years, you know I had a few. But I was curious to see what he wanted them for. I thought he needed them for some paintball action with…
TIFOSI
For the last 30 days I have been trying out a pair of TIFOSI FORZA FC T-V190 sunglasses. These type of sunglasses are real good for different types of weather and for different times of the day specially if you commute at night. This particular type of lense is specially designed for night riding, but…
We Have a Winner!!!!
Do you remember our little contest for the Slime Digital Presta Gauge? Ryan Flowers of Reno, NV won! Ryan has an 11 mile round trip commute and has been at it for 3 years. You can also check out his site HERE. Here’s his Flat Fix Tips: 1) If you are out of patches and…
Montague Corporation's Paratrooper 100 Mile Update
Over the past couple of months, I’ve put well over a hundred miles on the Montague Corporation’s Paratrooper. It’s been my choice of bike for commuting to and from work. I’ve used it both on and off road, and even jumped out of a C-130 Hercules. When folded, the Paratrooper could fit anywhere. Stick it…
Favorite Bike
I’m lucky to have more than one bike in my stable. People always ask me why I have so many bikes and which one is my favorite. The first question is easy to answer: Because I love bikes!! I put some thought on the second question… Here’s my answer: The one I’m riding. In other…
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Commuter Bikes at Treehugger.com
The folks behind the green blog treehugger.com are usually on about norwegian prefab housing and expensive bamboo furniture, but every now and then, they remember the lowly bicycle, and the potential it has to change the way we interact with our environment, on levels personal, national, and global. Today, they posted a tidbit about comfortable…
Contest Time! Win a Slime Digital Presta Gauge
This thing is super cool. I reads pressure in PSI, BAR, and KPA. Light weight, only 40 grams Auto Shut Off Ergonomic Rubberized Grip Low to High Pressure 0-150 PSI To win it, all you have to do is send me a flat tire fix tip (photos are encouraged). The best one will win. It’s…
Ibex Has New Models Arriving
Just in time for the Holiday Season! Check out all the bikes Ibex has to offer! Buy Direct from the Manufacturer and SAVE! IBEX MRSP’s (published on detail pages for each model) are an accurate reflection of what our bikes would sell for in your local LBS (local bike shop) if we sold through…
Happy 36th Birthday Moe!
Yup, it’s that time of year again where our very own Moe is celebrating his birthday! Woohoo! So where’s the party Moe?
Not a track bike
When is a track bike, not a track bike? Let’s begin with the definition of a track bike according to Wikipedia: A track bicycle is a type of fixed-gear bicycle specially designed for track cycling in a velodrome. Unlike road bicycles, used for road cycling, they lack multiple gears and brakes, having a single fixed…
How to Dress for Cold Weather
Note: An updated version of this article is available here. Every now and then I flip through a copy of Bicycling Magazine. Usually, there’s nothing in it for me. Lots of expensive toys, lots of talk about Lance and Floyd, and maybe some amateur-level maintenance tips, though I don’t know how many times you can…
HelpingHand
Yesterday, coming out of a Doctors appointment I received a call from my wife Soraya. She got a flat on the front right tire of her van. It wasn’t that big of a deal at all because I was within a few minutes drive away from where she was. On the way over, I gave…
Two Wheeled Therapy
When ever I work on bikes, I get in this theraputic zone where I am in a happy state. I love that euphoric feeling. Its the same buzz you get when you’re flying down the street or trail on your bike…It just feels good. Who needs therapy when you have bikes…
October highlights
Hope everyone had a fun and safe halloween. Here are the October highlights: -The most popular post was the video featuring the comparison of a brakeless fixed gear bike and a bike with a coaster brake. “Finger” commented on his dislike for the video and calling ‘Cool Fixie Riders’ a-holes. Ouch. -And speaking of ‘fixies’,…
Fossil Fool and a Ridin' Fool
I decided to attach the Fossil Fool Down Low Glow to my mountain bike, a Giant Warp. I had to Mickey Mouse a few zip ties to make it work since the frame has wider diameter tubes. This is me with my costume and my bike. I’m a pimp’d out monk!
The Best Biking Costume…
No one can out do Biker Fox!
Happy Halloween
Does anyone have an interesting Cyclist costume? If so e-mail your pictures HERE and I’ll post it on CBB. Have fun trick or treating tonight. But please be safe.