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Merrell Commuter Jackets

Merrell Commuter Jackets

Outdoor shoe and clothing makers Merrell are getting into the commuter game with the men’s Catalyst shell and women’s Hawthorne..

February 13, 2013

2012 Single Speed World Championships Kunye Short Film

Great production quality, makes me wish I had made it to the 2012 Single Speed World Championships held in South Africa. See more from the..

February 12, 2013 with 0 Comments
Baisikeli – The Story of an African Cycling Team

Baisikeli – The Story of an African Cycling Team

Baisikeli follows the Kenyan National Cycling team as they hope to emulate the success of their running brothers and make a career in the..

February 12, 2013 with 1 Comment

Dario Pegoretti Charity Auction

Famed frame builder Dario Pegoretti has paired up with students from the Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design on three custom painted..

February 11, 2013 with 0 Comments

Deviant Bikes Barcelona Fixed Gear Rental

Rental bikes are too often relegated to bike path hybrids — market forces at work, that’s what most tourists are honestly..

February 9, 2013 with 0 Comments

Bike Fixtation and Green Guru Partnership

Bike Fixtation manufactures work stands, pumps and vending machines for public bicycle repair access. Over the years I’ve had no..

February 8, 2013 with 0 Comments

Fix It Sticks

I like simple tools, and I like the Fix It Sticks design. The Kickstarter is fully funded, but you still have a few days to get in at the..

February 8, 2013 with 0 Comments

Aspen Considering Idaho Stop Law

The Aspen Times is reporting that city officials are considering adopting the “Idaho Stop” law that allows cyclists to yield at..

February 7, 2013 with 1 Comment

TRP Hybrid Hydraulic / Mechanical Road and Cyclocross Disc Brake Caliper

Last week BikeRumor gave us a look at a hybrid hydraulic/mechanical disc brake caliper from TRP for road, cyclocross and commuter bikes...

February 7, 2013 with 0 Comments
Bicycle Tours in North Korea

Bicycle Tours in North Korea

Potentially the trip of a lifetime, and certainly a surreal experience at points due to North Korea’s political isolation, Koryo..

February 6, 2013 with 1 Comment