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Surly Straggler Review

Surly Straggler Review

Shortly after Surly introduced the Cross Check some fifteen years ago, someone chimed in that they wished for a disc brake option. After..

August 12, 2014 with 10 Comments
Nutcase Unframed

Nutcase Unframed

Between their usual wide breadth of stock colors and now the latest limited edition Nutcase Unframed artist helmet designs there is no..

August 9, 2014 with 0 Comments
Vier Compact Collapsible Lock

Vier Compact Collapsible Lock

We first showed you the Vier compact lock about a year back, and since then the design has been further refined and has hit Kickstarter for..

August 8, 2014 with 3 Comments
PDW Omnium – Alpenrose Velodrome August 9th

PDW Omnium – Alpenrose Velodrome August 9th

If you are in Portland this weekend, don’t miss the 2014 Portland Design Works Omnium held at the Alpenrose Velodrome. $15 for adults..

August 7, 2014 with 0 Comments
Dahon Explorer Program

Dahon Explorer Program

Dahon has recently announced their Explorers Program, and is looking for half a dozen riders to share how they use a folding bike to..

August 7, 2014 with 0 Comments

Fyxation Pixel

We’re getting one of these in for review soon, but until then check out the Pixel on video.

August 5, 2014 with 4 Comments
ABUS Granit Futura Mini U-Lock

ABUS Granit Futura Mini U-Lock

The ABUS Granit Futura Mini U-Lock has been my go-to lock for almost three years now, locking up my bike on streets across the country and..

August 5, 2014 with 1 Comment
Can’t Fool The Youth 3: Johnathan Davis

Can’t Fool The Youth 3: Johnathan Davis

Fixed freestyle — not dead, still fun to watch.

July 31, 2014 with 2 Comments
BibBits Magnetic Race Number Holders

BibBits Magnetic Race Number Holders

It’s been a while since I’ve donned a number on my jersey, but the standard issue safety pins were always an annoyance. Between..

July 31, 2014 with 4 Comments
Banjo Brothers Convertible Waterproof Pannier Backpack Review

Banjo Brothers Convertible Waterproof Pannier Backpack Review

Being a teacher carries with it many rewards, an unencumbered commute not being among them. Panniers help with this at least while on the..

July 30, 2014 with 2 Comments