Urban Velo

Product Reviews

Kenda Kwick Tendril Tire Review

For the past couple of months I’ve been running Kenda Kwick Tendril tires on my polo bike, giving them a pretty abusive run through..

May 14, 2012 with 0 Comments

Ernesto Lube

Ernesto Lube is one of those dedicated small-guys that the bike industry is chock full of. Their only product is the pictured 4 oz bottle..

May 14, 2012 with 1 Comment

The Toad Traveler

Klean Kanteen is well known for making stainless steel water bottles that are free from BPA, a harmful chemical that’s commonly used..

May 1, 2012 with 2 Comments

DZR Minna Review

DZR has become a major player in the world of urban cycling shoes, and their latest offerings appear to be securing their reputation as one..

April 30, 2012 with 5 Comments

Chrome Citizen Night

Chrome has been at this messenger bag game for more than a minute or two, and in that time their Citizen buckle bag has become a classic...

April 23, 2012 with 0 Comments

Chrome Stock Cobra

The Chrome Stock Cobra hoodie is made from soft, warm, durable moleskin cotton. Moleskin? Yes. Neither made from moles nor used to prevent..

April 16, 2012 with 0 Comments

Timbuk2 Especial Tres Backpack

The Timbuk2 Especial Tres is one of the most well thought out backpacks I’ve ever used. And it seems like I keep discovering another..

April 10, 2012 with 0 Comments

A.N.Design Works A-Lee 645

A.N.Design Works is a Japanese brand whose bikes are influenced by life in Tokyo, a metropolis packed with more than 30 million people. In..

April 9, 2012 with 6 Comments

VeloSolo 15mm Wrench

An aluminum take on the classic, and sadly out of production Campagnolo peanut butter wrench, and nothing more. I’ve been carrying..

March 30, 2012 with 0 Comments

Pearl Izumi Select Barrier WxB Jacket

I had been using the same Pearl Izumi rain jacket for nearly 12 years when I decided it was high-time for a new one. Impressed with my..

March 26, 2012 with 0 Comments