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Fix It Sticks at Interbike

Fix It Sticks at Interbike

We just covered the new steel Fix It Sticks, which should prove to be a welcome heavy-duty upgrade to the aluminum version. But did you..

September 19, 2013 with 0 Comments
Carradice Bags

Carradice Bags

Founded in 1930, the British bag manufacturer Carradice is still a family business. Their classic styling translates well across a wide..

September 19, 2013 with 0 Comments
Pashley Speed 5

Pashley Speed 5

One of the more eye-catching bikes at the show has to be the Pashley Speed 5. Built from Reynolds 531 steel, the Speed 5 harkens back to..

September 19, 2013 with 1 Comment
Osprey Radial 34 Review

Osprey Radial 34 Review

The market for commuter backpacks is saturated to say the least, but few companies have dedicated as much energy and effort to the almighty..

September 18, 2013 with 2 Comments
NiteRider Stinger USB Taillight Review

NiteRider Stinger USB Taillight Review

The NiteRider Stinger USB taillight uses a single high power ½ watt LED to keep you visible from up to a half-mile away. Designed to be..

September 17, 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
SinCity Portage

SinCity Portage

Can you imagine being a bike messenger in Las Vegas? It’s brutally hot, the roads are full of tourists, drunks and drunk tourists,..

September 8, 2013 with 1 Comment
Why disrespect festers between city bicyclists and drivers

Why disrespect festers between city bicyclists and drivers

From the Philadelphia Weekly: Dan came all the way to Philadelphia this weekend from Raleigh, North Carolina with one intention: getting..

September 7, 2013 with 0 Comments
Introducing Urbanist Chamois Underwear

Introducing Urbanist Chamois Underwear

Color me surprised, but this Kickstarter project was fully funded in about 30 seconds: Chamois Panties are stylish, comfortable cycling..

September 4, 2013 with 2 Comments
Lazer Launches Cappuccinolock Helmet

Lazer Launches Cappuccinolock Helmet

Lazer Helmets introduced the Cappuccinolock at Eurobike, a locking mechanism for your helmet strap. Obviously, this isn’t even close..

September 2, 2013 with 2 Comments