Our new friends at Allen Racks have send us the new 144A Rack to review. It’s a pretty heavy duty trunk mount rack that can hold up to 4 bikes or 140lbs! Here are the specs: ” Fits Sedans, Hatchbacks, Minivans & SUV’s. ” Single configuration design eliminates headaches during set up and installation. ”…
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As gas prices rise, so does interest in biking to work
Tune out the jokes about spandex and get in the right gear and, Chris Hoogeveen says, riding a bike to work is as easy as, well, riding a bike. And it’s been easy on his gas consumption, too. Hoogeveen is one commuter who is battling gas prices by pedaling to work instead of picking up…
Bend's growth prompts rethinking commuting
In a steadily growing city with a shortage of downtown parking and an ever-increasing number of cars on the road, alternative forms of transportation may seem like a good idea. At least Jeff Monson seems to think so. The executive director of the Bend agency Commute Options works with area businesses to encourage workers to…
Biking to work picks up speed
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays Kevin Hainchek from the swift completion of his morning bike commute — as long as the snow is light and the rain hasn’t actually started. “I’ve ridden with 15-below wind chill. I’ll ride in single digits,” he said. “I’ll ride if it snows lightly….
Is your work too far to ride a bike?
Well here’s the answer to your dilema. Wilderness Energy! This little kit gets you up to 20 miles on a single charge and has a full speed capacity of 20mph. You can find more information at Wilderness Energy.
Gennuine Innovations-Co2 Inflation Kits
We’ve partnered up with Genuine Innovations, the leader in CO2 Inflation. They sent us the “Deluxe Tire Repair & Inflation Wallet.” (Thanks Kelly!) Here’s the Specs on the Kit: Ultraflate Plus inflator comes with three 16g non threaded Genuine Innovations CO2 refill cartridges, Small Patch Kit, and two tire levers -€ plus a 3.5″ x…
More Reasons Why to Commute By Bike
Gasoline futures surged and crude prices rose Thursday, with U.S. plans to tap strategic reserves to counter Hurricane Katrina’s destruction doing little to ease concern about damage to refineries in the Gulf of Mexico. Analysts warned the damage to the region’s oil industry could take time to remedy. Light sweet crude for October delivery on…
Gas prices top $3 a gallon
Three-dollar-a-gallon gas is here, just in time to hammer consumers for the Labor Day weekend. Spurred by concerns over pipelines and refineries that have closed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and pressured by the demands of holiday travelers, regular unleaded was selling for $2.99 per gallon at some Council Bluffs stations this morning, with…
Ibex Trophy 770
The great folks at Ibex Bicycles sent us the new Trophy 770 to review. The 770 is pretty clean. It’s laced with some cool Shimano components, Avid mechanical disc brakes and my favorite feature on the bike, the Marzocchi EXR Pro Air. I took the 770 out just around the neigborhood and found it to…
Giatex Sport stretching bike
I got to ride the Giatex Sport 20″ bike to work. Click here to read my review of this unique bike.
Giatex Sport Stretching bike review
We got a Giatex Sport 20″ from www.giatexbikes.com to ride around and review. This bike is unique because unlike the other portable bikes, this bike is a stretchable bike. The frame can be stretched to suit the rider. This unique system also allows the bike to be compressed/stretched in about 10 seconds. This bike was…
I know you want one!
I only have a handfull of commutebybike.com stickers to hand out. So if you’re interested, shoot me an email.
PricentonTec Corona Extreme Bike Light first impression
We have partnered up with PricentonTec, they are a manufacturer of lights for all types of sports. They sent us a Corona Extreme Bike Light and a RF6 rear light to evaluate. As soon as I opened the package, I was surprised by the small and lightweight size of the Corona light and battery holder….
Pedal power
St. George resident John Swofford belongs to a biker club. It’s not what you think: There are no Harleys or loud engines or leather jackets among this group. In fact, this club is more of a mindset and it includes a group of fellows who commute to work each day from Staten Island to Manhattan…
Que Onda Guero?
I recently got the new Beck CD, Guero. All I can say is, Muy Bueno! I uploaded it to my Rio Cali MP3 Player so I can listen to it when I ride. You can purchase Guero Here.
The Princess is Here!
Ok folks, my lovely wife Priscilla “The Bike Princess” will be joining the ranks of Commute By Bike. So keep an eye out for her postings, reviews and updates. Her contributions will be an added benefit since there are allot of women that ride the trails, the road and to work.
Bell Citi Helmet Review Just Posted
Check out the new review for the Bell Citi Helmet.
Bell Citi Helmet
Overview: Model: Citi-Commuter Helmet Built with all the urban sensibilities of the Metro but with a few less frills, the new Citi delivers midrange features at a base-model price. From the new ErgoDial fit system for easy sizing adjustments to the durability of Fusion In-Mold construction, the Citi delivers like a bike messenger in traffic….
Inertia Designs Business Pannier Review
I rode to work with Inertia Design’s business pannier attached to my Kona Smoke. I was able to fit my lunch bag, pants, a shirt, wallet, camera, keys, a few bills, and my checkbook in it. The pannier was very easy to install and didn’t offset my balance at all. Cheers: Cool looking pannier, looks…
Park PCS-1 Workstand and BK-2 Rollup Workshop review
We received a Park PCS-1 work-stand and a BK-2 rollup workshop from Park Tools to review. The PCS-1 stand was very easy to put together, I only needed a hex wrench and pliers to put it together. The stand is very sturdy, and very adjustable. Here are the specs of the PCS-1: ” Height adjustment…
Woodstock 505-First Impression
Our new Partner Woodstock Bikes sent us the 505 to review. After opening the box I was pleasantly surprised to see that the bike came with a sweet pair of Shimano M520 Clipless Pedals, SPD cleats for my shoes, Allen wrenches that I needed to assemble the bike, relfectors, all the manuals and finally what…
A passion for pedaling
With its downtown location, Veloshop, a combination bicycle repair and accessories store, naturally serves its share of bike messenger and racing customers. Lately, though, owner Molly Cameron has fielded a newer breed of patron: white-collar customers who, having ridden into work, leave their bikes for repairs while they do their 9-to-5 thing. “I’m getting tons…
First Impression of the Business Pannier by Intertia Designs
Our new partners, Inertia Designs, have sent us a Business Pannier to evaluate. My first impression of this pannier was, well, this thing doesn’t look like a pannier!! Aside from the hooks and the bungee cord, this pannier will pass as a briefcase and a nice one too. The pannier is very roomy, it has…
Rio Cali MP3 Player Review
Come check it out! I bought myself an MP3 player for Father’s Day and so far so good. Read the Review.