So after reading our inspiring articles about riding our bikes to work you are thinking about trying it yourself. But what kind of bike should you ride? Fear not dear friend, just click on ‘Commuter Bikes‘ on the links section of this Blog! You will see brief descriptions and specs on most of the bikes…
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Why I'm a Bicycle Commuter
October 2004, it was a Monday morning. Although I was obediently tucked into my cubicle and appeared to be working, it was just my body going through the motions. My mind was many miles away. I was shopping for my first bike in 15 years. I had gone to a local bike shop on Saturday and chatted with a…
Changing The World One Bike At a Time
Read our newest article about La Moda Bicycle Garage out of Anaheim Ca. Not only do they fix bikes, but they also feed the homeless.
La Moda Bicycle Garage
A few weeks ago, one of my friends dropped off a flyer that talked about a bicycle garage called “La Moda Bicycle Garage.” This is a place where people can come and “fix their bicycles for free and explore pleasurable alternatives to car culture”. So this past Saturday, I loaded up all three of my…
Kona Smoke
2005 Kona Smoke with optional accesories Brief Description: With love it or hate it styling, the Kona Smoke is a very reliable, inexpensive way to ride to work. Manufacturer: Kona Bikes Price Range: $300-$399 Where to buy it: Kona Website or their Kona Dealers. Specs: Frame: tubing Kona Butted Cromoly Fork: Kona Project Two Headset:…
Ibex Corrida LT 4.4
2005 Ibex Corrida LT 4.4 Brief Description:This bike is considered a ‘flat-bar’ road bike. It rides like a road bike, but its comfortable like a mountain bike. Want to get to your destination fast? This is the bike to have. Manufacturer: Ibex Bikes Price Range: $599 Where to buy: www.ibexbikes.com Specs: Frame: Double-Butted 6061 aluminum…
Top Ten Reasons NOT to Commute by Bike
The Big Fat Geeks Top Ten ReasonsNOTto Commute by Bike 10 Your health insurance is a company benefit and your increased health would equate to a loss by using your benefits less. 9 Its hard to smoke, put on make-up, shave, or talk on a cell phone when you’re cycling. 8 You won’t spend as much quality…
Xootr Swift 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….
P1sseezee Dis The Dirt Winner!
Congrats to our P1sseezee Dis The Dirt Winner, Gil Martinez of Ontario, California! He answered the 2 part question correctly: 1.Kuwahara 2.Bobby Porter (stunt man) A few of you answered that Bob Haro was the stunt man for this scene. But the correct answer is long time stunt man, and personal friend Bobby Porter. Bob…
Belt By Bicycle Parts
Yup! One of my favorite sites, Instructables is a it again, check out the newest entry. Bicycle Parts Belt! Check it out!
AdventureCyclist,PedalthePlanet,Bike4Travel
In the last few weeks we’ve added several new dealers to our list. Recently Adventure Cyclist www.adventurecycling.org added us to their online store and the CELLO will be available in their spring catalog. Also Pedal the Planet www.pedaltheplanet.com , a bike-touring specific online-retailer added us to their excelent mix of bicycle touring products. We are…
Biketown 2006
Do you or do you know of someone that wants to commute by bike but doesn’t have a decent bike to commute? Bicycling Magazine is having their annual Biketown give away for selected cities. Click here for details.
For The Love of DIRT!
Ok hang on to your seats…the makers of “The Collective” have introduced a brand new mountain bike video called ROAM, due out in April 2006. I know I know, this is a commuter website and that mountain biking really doesn’t have to do with commuting by bike (or does it?). But its such a cool…
Bike Parts Bottle Opener
Courtesy of Instructables. Check out how you can make your own bottle opener with spare bike parts. See how to build it!
The P1sseezee Diss The Dirt Contest
That’s right folks we’re having another contest! You have a chance to win a 1liter bottle of this amazing bike cleaner. P1sseezzee is only available in the UK, basically the winner would be one of the first people to try here in the states! I have to tell you, I tried out the P1sseezzee last…
AmeriTyre?
Check out this infomercial I found. Not so sure if this product is still around.
Ol' flabalanche?
Courtesy of The Steeps I love Dr. Pepper. Not in a “Brokeback Cola” kinda way, but I am addicted to it. Last year, while working at a place that had NO access to anything but soda, I packed on about 35 pounds. Crazy to think about what just two soda’s a day can do to…
Emmanuel's Gift
Last night Priscilla rented a DVD called Emmanuel’s Gift. Basically it’s about a man that was born with a disability and he wanted to change the world. This movie is very inspirational and has the propensity to encourage anyone to strive for the best and change the world around them. Check it out.
Tour of California Update
What does the Tour of California have to do with commuting? Well, I rode one of my commuter bikes to go watch it! Here are some pictures and video:
50 Hours in Bed
I’m back, in case you missed me. I’ve just been a bit sick lately. I went into the hospital on Wednesday and got out late Friday evening. The good news is, I’m OK. I went in for chest pains – very severe pressure directly under my sternum. They’re 95% sure it wasn’t a heart attack. I’m pretty sure…
Early Morning Ride
I’m just a cycling nut, plain and simple. I love to commute by bike, love to ride my road bike, and love to go Mountain Biking. What does Mountain Biking have to do with Commuting? More than you think! For every MTB mile you ride, is like riding 3 miles on the road. Ride your…
Bike Show in Holland
I’ve just returned back from my first trip to the Netherlands with the CELLO for the Fietsvakantiebeurs, a two day cycle touring specific show. It was very inspiring to see such enthusiasm for cycle touring and traveling products and the CELLO was very well received. While in the Netherlands, I had a chance to explore…
Light em Up!
Here’s another great idea from Instructables Courier Bag LED Light Read More
DIY Workstand
I first saw this on Fixed Gear’s Blog which linked to Instructables. Check it out!