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Preferred Mode

Preferred Mode

Sam Polcer is a New York City cyclist and recently gave us a heads up about his photo project, Preferred Mode. Updated more or less daily..

June 6, 2013 with 1 Comment
ABUS Factory Tour Image Gallery

ABUS Factory Tour Image Gallery

Since 1924 ABUS has staked their reputation on making the best locks possible, pioneering and perfecting many of the designs now ubiquitous..

June 6, 2013 with 0 Comments
Cycle Underground Rings

Cycle Underground Rings

Fyxomatosis has taken over the full distribution of Cycle Underground chainrings, some of the better ones on the market from what I hear...

June 3, 2013 with 1 Comment

Editor’s Statement #37

‘Tis the season to turn over the miles, or casually ride with friends. I live for long summer weekends spent riding and exploring,..

June 2, 2013 with 0 Comments
SF Sprints 4

SF Sprints 4

June 8th marks the 4th annual SF SPrints event. This year it’s traditional flying sprints — get up your momentum for a lap and..

June 1, 2013 with 0 Comments
Fyxation Quiver Now Available

Fyxation Quiver Now Available

The versatile Fyxation Quiver frameset is now available for $300, frame and fork. The bike is designed to work either a single or fixed, or..

May 30, 2013 with 1 Comment

The Spokesman

Anyone who’s been around bikes long enough or gone to a few swaps has met an older man with endless knowledge of antique bikes..

May 30, 2013 with 1 Comment
Nutcase Helmets at the Portland Art Museum

Nutcase Helmets at the Portland Art Museum

The Portland Art Museum has a new bike exhibit running from June 8 through September 8th showing off some 40 bicycles from pivotal points..

May 30, 2013 with 2 Comments
PDW Omnium

PDW Omnium

The Second Annual Portland Design Works Omnium is happening this coming SUnday June 2nd at the Alpenrose Velodrome. The grills will be..

May 29, 2013 with 0 Comments
Gotham Defender Review

Gotham Defender Review

My previous headlight died in its prime, of complications from a fall. Coming back to my bike on a wintery night with thick gloves on, I..

May 27, 2013 with 1 Comment