Overview: Kona is a bike company that made its name in creating bomb-proof bikes for freeriding, DH, XC, Dirt Jumping, Cyclocross and Road. Kona is also a company that gives back to the MTB community by being a heavy trails advocate and a proud supporter of IMBA. Disclaimer: As a product reviewer for the Crooked…
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Checkout Our First Article!
Get to know Kevin and his wife Brenda, a family that took on the challenge of becoming a 1 car family that uses a bicycle to commute to and from work. Check out the ARTICLE!
1 Car + Bicycle Commute=$avings
Meet Kevin Mabry, a father, husband and bicycle commuter. He’s also an Account Manager for Hawk Bio-Pharma and a former Personal Trainer. Kevin is known by his friends as “Mr. Fitness.” They call him that name because he earned himself a BS in Kinesiology and has an extensive background in nutrition, exercise and supplementation. Back…
The Solution Bicycle Seat
I came across this unusual product called “The Solution Bicycle Seat” Here’s what they said about the seat: “In fact, research shows that the pressure upon the Public Ramus caused by riding with a typical bicycle seat can lead to impotence and any number of other health issues such as Penile Numbness, Urinary tract Infections,…
Friday Funny!
Here’s something to cheer ya up! Funny Video.
Jax Bicycle Re-Grand Opening!
If you’re in the So. Cal area, around the OC come check out the Re-Grand Opening of Jax in Fullerton (my home town). Here’s some of the details: When: Saturday, June 4th Where: JAX Fullerton Time: 8AM to 7PM What’s Going On: Demo ride with Gary Fisher on the loop at 8am. Gary will be…
Have Your Coffee and Drink it Too!
Check out Bicycle Coffee Systems on ways to have your coffee while on your bike!
The Bike Town Experience
Check out the first video diary of the Bike Town Experience, HERE If you feel that your story is worth sharing with the world, submit it HERE
A two-wheel kind of town
The sun has begun to burn the morning chill away, warming and brightening the day. Almost 100 men and women of varying ages and at least one child have gathered at Wheeler Park near downtown Ann Arbor. Dressed in colorful cycling jerseys and snugly fitting pants or shorts, they’re ready to pedal for fun, fitness…
What is a Fixed Gear?
Earlier last week I posted some info about the Surly Steamroller. I then received a great question asking what a “fixed gear” is. Here at commutebybike.com we’re the type of folk that likes to make sure everyone has the correct info. So here’s the definition: “Fixie is short for “fixed gear,” meaning the rear wheel…
Kona Smoke
One of my team mates named Moe Ramirez has recently purchased a Kona Smoke for commuting purposes. He was riding a Giant Boulder to work, but opted for a rigid frame. Here are some of the specs: Frame tubing Kona Cromoly Butted Fork Kona Project Two Headset Aheadset STS Crankarms Suntour CW-XCC150 Chainrings 42/34/24 B/B…
Baggy Shorts on Sale!
For you commuters that use baggies, Supergo has a pair baggy shorts on sale. Click HERE to check them out! I have a pair of these same shorts and have lasted over 2 years!
Not a Car in the World
This is a good article about a guy who would not succumb to the peer pressure of driving a car. Grist Magazine In the rich mosaic of North American society, I stand rather forlornly on my own as a member of an oft-forgotten minority group: I am an adult male who can’t drive. Catapulted into…
Dirt Rag Raffle!
I don’t know about you, but my favorite 4 letter F-word is FREE! Dirt Rag is having an online raffle for a set (front and back) of Old Man Mountain Sherpa Rack. Enter HERE!
Surly Steamroller-Fixed Gear!
I know there are a brave bunch of commuters that use a Fixed Gear bike to ride everyday to work. I know I am not one of them. For those of you that do, AMEN to that! Surly Bikes makes a really sweet fixie called the Steamroller. Here’s a little sample on how they describe…
Specialized Commuter Cup
Specialized challenged industry companies to participate in the ride your bike to work week last week. Quality Bicycle Parts (QBP) and its 175 employees responded to the challenge and won for the third year in a row with a 78 percent participation rate. Thursday May 19 was the official competition day but retailers could commute…
Ask an Expert: Training for Bicycling Events
I’m not so sure how many riders out there use their daily commute as a form of training. But if you do, this article provides some great information on how to use cycling as a form of training.
Can you Be a One Car Family?
My wife and I each have our own cars. Now that commuting is an option for me, being a one car family is becoming more and more attractive. The amount of money I would save is alone enough motivation to ditch one of our cars. I found a great site that provides some information on…
Bikes At Work Bicycle Trailers
This has got to be one of the coolest bicycle products I’ve seen in a long time. It’s a bike trailer! But not just a regular trailer, Bikes at Work Inc. has just about any trailer you can think of to do some major work with your bike. Check them out HERE
Overcoming Bike Commuting Excuses
Do you ever struggle with the thought(s) “Why should I ride my bike to work when I can just drive?” Well you’re not alone. There are plenty of us that think those nasty thoughts every single day. We all have our “reasons” why we don’t want to ride to work. Reasons such as: I’m out…
After-school program gets 50 bicycles
PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP – Nick Luzzo popped wheelies, Justice Covington rang the bell with glee, and Lance Spegal just enjoyed the whole experience of riding a new mountain bike yesterday during an after-school program at Helen A. Fort Middle School. “This is totally cool,” Lance said, before he took the bike for a ride. “I like…
Pedal power beats rising prices at gas pump
“When gas prices soared above $2 a gallon last May and some of his co-workers started to complain and formulate end-of-the-world scenarios, Mike Cox barely noticed. The senior project manager for the state’s Department of Environmental Quality has been riding his Trek to work for three years. Three to five days a week, the 50-year-old…
HOOAH! Commuting Soldiers
Soldiers stationed in the Defense Distribution Depot in Susquehanna Pennsylvania commute every chance they get from their homes to the base. It’s about a 14-mile round trip for the three US Army Sergeants. (left is SGT Kasey Carr middle is SGT Eri Ramos right SGT Randy Policar). Sgt. Randy Policar stated, “Sometimes for PT (Physical…
Rudy Project Wizaard Review
Check out the long awaited review of the Rudy Project Wizaard, click HERE.