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Giro Republic Shoe Review

Giro Republic Shoe Review

Giro has been in the cycling shoe game for a few years now, and the Republic is perhaps their most innovative footwear release to date...

May 20, 2013 with 3 Comments
The 1897 Bicycle Highway that Almost Was

The 1897 Bicycle Highway that Almost Was

From io9.com: At the close of the 19th century — just before cars made their appearance — a wealthy American businessman..

May 19, 2013 with 0 Comments
Crank Brothers B14 Tool

Crank Brothers B14 Tool

I’ve been carrying a Crank Brothers multi-tool for quite a few years now, and I have zero complaints. The materials and workmanship..

May 13, 2013 with 0 Comments

ECAL Bicycle Accessories

ECAL «Bicycle Accessories» from ECAL on Vimeo. From Bicycle Design: In addition to bicycles, there were other bike related products..

May 11, 2013 with 0 Comments
You don’t get legs like this pushing a gas pedal!

You don’t get legs like this pushing a gas pedal!

From the Surly Blog: Over the weekend I saw a posting from an online bike dealer that caused some chamois to bunch up. They posted the..

May 6, 2013 with 0 Comments
Swobo Novak Review

Swobo Novak Review

The Swobo Novak is a no-nonsense commuter bike. Swobo set out to create a high-quality bike with virtually everything you need and hardly..

May 6, 2013 with 0 Comments
Fifo Cycle Cinelli Cycling Cap

Fifo Cycle Cinelli Cycling Cap

Cinelli teamed up with Brooklyn-based FIFO Cycle to create a unique, limited edition cycling cap. According to Fiona Ryan, designer at Fifo..

May 5, 2013 with 0 Comments
Take the “I Am For Bikes” Pledge

Take the “I Am For Bikes” Pledge

From People For Bikes: Our goal is to unite one million voices by December 2013 to improve the future of bicycling in America for all ages,..

May 1, 2013 with 1 Comment
Cycling is the New Golf

Cycling is the New Golf

From The Economist: Traditionally, business associates would get to know each other over a round of golf. But road cycling is fast catching..

April 30, 2013 with 0 Comments
Rickshaw HALO ZERO Messenger Bag Review

Rickshaw HALO ZERO Messenger Bag Review

The HALO ZERO is collaboration between Rickshaw Bagworks and HALO. Rickshaw was founded by the former CEO of Timbuk2, Mark Dwight, in 2007...

April 30, 2013 with 1 Comment