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Coast Cycles Single Speed Road Bicycle

Coast Cycles Single Speed Road Bicycle

Johnny Coast builds his Coast Cycles out of an unassuming garage on a Brooklyn dead-end. His bikes are traditional in look and..

November 26, 2013 with 1 Comment
Bilenky Titanium Rando Tandem

Bilenky Titanium Rando Tandem

It’s not everyday that you see a $12,000 custom bicycle, let alone a newly constructed one with ’90s era Shimano and Dia-Compe..

November 19, 2013 with 1 Comment
Swift Industries Pelican Porteur Bag Review

Swift Industries Pelican Porteur Bag Review

Racks, baskets and on-the-bike bags are essential accessories for making cycling a part of everyday life, at least as far as I’m..

November 5, 2013 with 3 Comments
Cultivating Conversations at BikeBike 2013

Cultivating Conversations at BikeBike 2013

More than 300 individuals representing 80 organizations gathered in New Orleans for the 10th anniversary of BikeBike, revisiting the city..

October 21, 2013 with 3 Comments
All-City Macho Man Disc Review

All-City Macho Man Disc Review

Cyclocross bikes have long made great commuter bikes. Slightly overbuilt frames and parts, lower gears, stronger brakes, and clearance for..

October 15, 2013 with 1 Comment
Urban Cycling Hall of Fame Inducts First Class at Interbike 2013

Urban Cycling Hall of Fame Inducts First Class at Interbike 2013

The Urban Cycling Hall of Fame (UCHOF) inducted its first class of Riders, Organizers and Makers at Interbike this year, recognizing them..

September 24, 2013 with 0 Comments
Interbike 2013 Photo Gallery Day 3

Interbike 2013 Photo Gallery Day 3

Interbike 2013 is a wrap and we have this third and final gallery installment of images from the floor. Check out our galleries from day 1..

September 20, 2013 with 1 Comment
Interbike 2013 Photo Gallery Day 2

Interbike 2013 Photo Gallery Day 2

September 20, 2013 with 4 Comments
Interbike 2013 Photo Gallery Day 1

Interbike 2013 Photo Gallery Day 1

September 19, 2013 with 0 Comments
Avid BB7S Mechanical Disc Brake Review

Avid BB7S Mechanical Disc Brake Review

Avid first released the Ball Bearing mechanical disc brake back in 1999. Because of their power, reliability and serviceability, they were..

September 16, 2013 with 1 Comment