This is the perfect SUV. Our SUV is healthy, friendly, non-polluting, simple, inexpensive, fun, and socially responsible. There are no black tinted windows to hide us from view. No air conditioning to further isolate us from the outside. No gas tank to fill and fill and fill. No greenhouse gasses pouring from the exhaust pipe….
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Cycling is more than transportation, its transformation.
I love it. I should be CBB’s slogan.
Recently Asked Questions
Q – I’m just wondering, how far is your commute? 10.3 total per day on avg, depending on my route In addition to commuting I generally put in 30-50 more miles per week, usually on the weekend. Q – Is it hilly? Lightly rolling, 1 pretty big hill each direction Q – How long have…
Two is always better than one
A few days ago I took out my youngest daughter, Aleah for a ride around the neighborhood and to the park. We were using my Giant Cypress LE and had attached the Trailer Bike. She loves go for rides and is always asking me to go even if its raining outside. Looks like I have…
Picture of the Day
This was taken down the street from where I live in Fullerton Ca.
Excellent Tri-fold Pamphlet on Commuting
My local Cycling Club has published an excellent little trifold pamphlet on cycling and commuting. Click on the image above to download and print the .pdf file. If you print it on the front and back of one sheet, it works perfectly. I brought some to work, about 20, and they disappeared instantly. Now I…
SWEEEET!
I love CBB’s new look! Its a BIG improvement! Thanks!
Why I'm a Bicycle Commuter (Part 2)
(See Part One Here) It’s the dead of winter in the dirty south, mid-December 2004, and I had a brand new bicycle. After losing 50 pounds, this was my reward and Christmas present rolled into one. I took my bike home, unloaded it from my truck, pointed it down my driveway and straight across…
The risk of riding to work.
One of the biggest excuses for not riding to work is ‘Riding in is traffic too dangerous’. Today I mounted my trusty ‘Stem-cam’ and took a few pictures of my ride to work. Keep in mind that I ride 20 miles round trip and only 2 miles are on the river trail. The other 18…
Got paid to Commute by Bike
Have you heard that cliche ‘You can’t have your cake and eat it too’. I’m pretty sure that whoever invented that phrase was not a bike commuter. Besides saving on gas, wear and tear on the car, getting fit and enjoying the ride (Having the cake) I got paid by my employer to ride my…
Dangit, that hurts!
So there I was at the gym running on the treadmill. I knew there was something odd about my run, I felt some pain on my hip but ignored it. As soon as I got off I felt some pain in my left knee. Dang man, I couldn’t beleive that I just hurt my self!…
Need some rubber for protection?
Let’s say your commuter bike is not just some Wally World special, but its actually a piece of engineering art, and its expensive and you like the paint job. Well you’re in luck pal, the folks at Instructables came up with a way to protect your bike from the daily abuses of your commute, and…
Tip of the Day
Ever heard of dooring? Well it can kill you, so pay attention to the following video.
Bicycle Lift?
Check out this video, it shows the world’s only bicycle lift. It kinda works like an escalator, but not really.
Commuting by Bike, Part II
I rode to work on the ‘Electric bike’ about 4 times. I found myself pedaling most of the way to work and most of the way back. I felt like I was cheating by using the Electric Motor. Being an Ebay Junkie, I did a search on ‘Commuter Bikes’, and there it was… A Kona…
Woodstock 505
Woodstock 505 Brief Description: If your commute involves some trail riding or if you want a commuter/recreational bike, the Woodstock 505 is good choice. Manufacturer: Woodstock Bikes Price Range: $599.99 Where to Buy it:Woodstock website. Specs: Click here for our Commuter Review.
Beautiful Brea
On Sunday morning right before church, I decided to play tourist and took the KHS Latte on a little ride to DownTown Brea. There’s a statue that I love that is right on Brea Blvd between Tower Records and the Italian restaurant. Check it out! Its basically an angel busting through a wall…Here’s…
2 Ft of Snow
It’s been a long dry winter in Northern AZ, but finally the skies have opened up and dumped 2 feet of snow on us. The moisture was much needed and it is great to see the snow again. But being cooped up in the house for a week makes me long for the summer cycling…
Giatex Sport*able
2005 Giatex Sport*able Brief Description: Small inexpensive bike that can stretch in seconds. Perfect for those train/short bike commute combinations. Manufacturer: Giatex Price Range: $255 -$359 Where to buy: Online Dealers and Select Dealers Specs: Frame: Hi Ten Steel Stretching Tube: Stainless Steel Handlebar Stem: Adjustable in seconds with no tools required Seat Post: Adjustable…
Sun Bicycles EZ1 SX
2005 Sun Bicycles EZ1 SX Brief Description: This is one of the easiest, most comfortable and predictable entry level recumbents to ride. Manufacturer: Sun Bicycles Price Range: $500-$600 Where to buy: Select Dealers Specs: Wheel Base: 56.5″ (143cm) Overall Length: 73″ (185cm) Seat Height: 24.5″ (62mm) X-Seam Range: 34-48″ (84-122cm) Gear Inch Value: 17.5 to…
Our first P1sseeze Contest Winner
Meet Guillermo “Willy” Martinez of Ontario, Ca. He is the winner of our first P1sseezee Contest. You still have a chance to win your own bottle of Pisseezee by entering our photo contest! Just in case you don’t know what P1sseezee is, its an amazing bike wash! This bottle of pure genius is the…
Xootr Swift
Xootr Swift Brief Description: This is a fast, fun and versatile bike. The best part, it folds! Manufacturer: Xootr Price Range:$679 Where to buy it: Xootr Website and select dealers. Specs: Frame. 6061-T6 custom-profiled aluminum tubing, TIG welded. Patent-pending TrusFold system for maximum frame rigidity. Horizontal dropouts with replaceable derailleur hanger. CroMoly straight taper fork….