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Zoic Really Long Socks

Zoic Really Long Socks

Here’s a good idea for cold weather cycling—really long socks! Or really tall, if you will. The ski industry has been hip to..

March 22, 2014 with 0 Comments
Timbuk2 x Red Hook Crit Especial Claro

Timbuk2 x Red Hook Crit Especial Claro

Timbuk2 just launched a super limited-edition (only 25 made) Red Hook Crit edition of their Especial Claro. The medium sized bag features..

March 18, 2014 with 0 Comments
Zoic Downtown Jacket

Zoic Downtown Jacket

The Zoic Downtown Jacket is a simple, stylish softshell that’s also reasonably priced and very well thought-out. Like much of my..

March 18, 2014 with 0 Comments
Cateye Rapid X

Cateye Rapid X

If memory serves correct, my very first blinky light was a Cateye. The classic design used two AAA batteries and required a coin to pry the..

March 17, 2014 with 0 Comments
Surly Pants Installation and Modification

Surly Pants Installation and Modification

From Surly: As I began looking at sizes I quickly realized that I was pretty hosed in the inseam department because I, like many other..

March 16, 2014 with 0 Comments
Fix It Sticks Replaceable Edition Kickstarter

Fix It Sticks Replaceable Edition Kickstarter

Well, that didn’t take long… The latest Fix It Sticks Kickstarter project surpassed its funding goal with 29 days to go...

March 15, 2014 with 0 Comments
WOHO Ninja Ninja Deluxe Gloves

WOHO Ninja Ninja Deluxe Gloves

I don’t know of too many cycling gloves that are truly designed with the urban cyclist in mind, so WOHO’s Ninja Ninja gloves..

March 11, 2014 with 5 Comments
Do you love “I Love Riding in the City”?

Do you love “I Love Riding in the City”?

The number and quality of ILRITC submissions has dropped significantly. Some people don’t take the time to write very much. Most..

March 10, 2014 with 0 Comments
NiteRider Lightning Bug 100 USB

NiteRider Lightning Bug 100 USB

The Lightning Bug 100 USB is NiteRider’s idea of a high-quality light for the practical commuter. Meaning that it’s affordable..

March 10, 2014 with 1 Comment
Growler Cage

Growler Cage

In a word, “Wow!” It’s a bottle cage for a growler. www.growlercage.com

March 9, 2014 with 0 Comments