Stories from CommuteByBike.com
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Tools for Normalizing the Bike Commute
CommuteByBike.com &bull Jul 28, 2010
Come on now.A I know that you think of yourself as a bike commuter. But all too often something gets in the way. As a small business owner who also likes calling himself a bike commuter, I've become quite familiar with all of the reasons (excuses) that it often seems much easier to take the car instead. I believe that a way to describe the solution to these sorts of obstacles is figuring out how to normalize the experience of bike commuting. By this, I mean finding simple reliable solutions for overcoming the simple obstacles to commuting by bike. To… Full Story »
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Faction Cycling : Works "Share the Road" Jersey Review
CommuteByBike.com &bull Jul 14, 2010
The fine folks at Faction Cycling sent out one of their Works "Share the Road" jerseys to us for review.A I've been riding around with this jersey for the past 8 weeks, testing, crashing and repeating.A Now it is time… Full Story »
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Topics:
- cyclist
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New Wheels : Velocity Halo Dyad and Shimano Alfine
CommuteByBike.com &bull Jul 8, 2010
A set of wheels are in for review and in the midst of getting installed on the famous Salsa Casseroll.A A Utilizing a Shimano Alfine groupset I have been piecing together in the past 6 months, and the new Velocity… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Shimano
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Which Electric Bike is Right for You?
CommuteByBike.com &bull Jul 7, 2010
If you have considered buying an electric bike, there are many configurations and options to choose from. A In this article Iall focus in on some of the considerations that might make your decision easier. There are many reasons why people choose to own an electric bike. There are… Full Story »
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Light & Motion Vis Commuter Line
CommuteByBike.com &bull Jul 7, 2010
Introducting the new Light Motion Vis 360A 180A commuter specific lights.A A A The 360A is a helmet system that runs a head and tail lights off your helmet, touting a 360A coverage.A A While the 180A light is a… Full Story »
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Topics:
- cycling helmet
- Light & Motion
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Yuba Bicycles
CommuteByBike.com &bull Jul 2, 2010
A new sponsor for Commute By Bike is Yuba.A Yuba makes great looking cargo bikes, that are not only well thought out but great accessories.A Below is a rundown of the model line and key accessories, we hope to interview… Full Story »
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Urbana: A to B to Fun
CommuteByBike.com &bull Jun 29, 2010
A2Bism" - a term coined by Mikael Colville-Anderson of Copenhagenize - is the idea that bikes for transportation is such an everyday concept that you don't even think of it. Think about your everyday car use - you don't suit up in special clothes or worry about the route you'll take. You hop in your car and go. This is the philosophy behind some current cycling advocacy which promotes cycling as an everyday, utilitarian mode of transportation. You don't suit up in special clothes - you just hop on the bike and go. When Paul Harris of Canadian bike distributor… Full Story »
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Guitar Ted's Fendered Karate Monkey
CommuteByBike.com &bull Jun 29, 2010
Guitar Ted from TwentyNineInches.com fendered his Karate Monkey just to take a photo for us.A Thanks G-Ted! Send us your fendered bike photos: Arleigh at CommuteByBike.com Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle
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Pop Up Basket by MIO
CommuteByBike.com &bull Jun 28, 2010
Description The Pop-Up Bicycle Basket is designed to fit most bicycles, ship flat and be installed in either the front or rear of any bicycle. The baskets unique design and sturdy construction are fit for urban cycling and carrying purses,… Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle
- bicycle basket
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PDW 3wrencho Review
CommuteByBike.com &bull Jun 24, 2010
The 3wrencho (raw) is your best buddy when you have a flat. Unlike your other friends the 3wrencho is made of heat-treated steel, removes 15mm axle nuts and can pry tires off of rims*. Feel free to step on 3wrencho… Full Story »
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Topics:
- USE
