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Bike Cult Announces Hand-built Bicycle Show in Brooklyn

Bike Cult Announces Hand-built Bicycle Show in Brooklyn

This is potentially big news for the NYC bike scene… From the press release: What: Bike Cult Handbuilt Bicycle Show – Custom..

April 29, 2013 with 0 Comments
BiKASE DRiKASE Review

BiKASE DRiKASE Review

It’s become almost embarrassing that I spend so much time staring at my iPhone. But I swear that I’m not just playing Angry..

April 29, 2013 with 2 Comments
Shih Chien University Concept Bike

Shih Chien University Concept Bike

Check out this prototype design by Shih Chien University student Xie Wenting. Via WOHO Bike.

April 29, 2013 with 0 Comments

Bicycle Maintenance Infographic

This bicycle maintenance infographic from the Whole Foods online magazine Dark Rye. While it isn’t exactly earth shattering, but it..

April 27, 2013 with 0 Comments

Mashing is FUNdamental

What: Mashing is Fundamental: A Literary Alleycat When: Saturday, 5/4/13 Where: Steps of the American Art Museum (8th & F Streets, NW;..

April 26, 2013 with 0 Comments
Kenda Tube Protectors

Kenda Tube Protectors

Kenda Tube Protectors are a new tire liner that come with some mighty serious claims. Not only are they said to be lightweight, easily..

April 25, 2013 with 2 Comments

CCCL13 Documentary – UK & Irish Cycle Courier Championships

It’s pretty long, and some of the footage isn’t the greatest, but this was made with a lot of heart. I’m pretty sure a..

April 25, 2013 with 0 Comments
Soma Smoothie SS

Soma Smoothie SS

Soma’s Smoothie SS uses the same geometry as the original Smoothie, but features KVA MS2 stainless steel tubing. According to Soma:..

April 24, 2013 with 2 Comments
Blaq Paks Introduces EL Bags

Blaq Paks Introduces EL Bags

Blaq is excited to introduce their new bags which feature integrated electroluminescent technology. The lights run on two AA batteries and..

April 23, 2013 with 0 Comments
Look Mum No Hands

Look Mum No Hands

Cities like London seem to have it all—races, rides, people, and of course cool bicycle-themed establishments. Take Look Mum No..

April 23, 2013 with 2 Comments