Urban Velo

Product Reviews

Keen Springwater II Cycling Shoes

Keen first entered the cycling shoe market with an SPD compatible version of their popular sandals. The Springwater II is Keen’s..

March 19, 2012 with 7 Comments

Chrome Midway Pro Shoes

Chrome’s Midway Pro are SPD compatible, lace-up urban cycling shoes. They’re quite similar to their popular Kursk Pro shoes..

February 27, 2012 with 4 Comments

Bicycle Belts Review

There’s no shortage of people repurposing and recycling bicycle parts. And that’s a good thing. Not only does it bode well for..

February 20, 2012 with 1 Comment

Bianchi Volpe Review

The Volpe is undoubtedly the most versatile bike in Bianchi’s lineup. It has lots of tire clearance, plus rack and fender mounts,..

February 6, 2012 with 16 Comments

Pace Sportswear Wool Winter Cap

So far this season we in the northeast USA have been more or less blessed (cursed?) with a mild winter. While there has been some cold..

January 31, 2012 with 5 Comments

Full Windsor FoldnFix

The Full Windsor FoldnFix fender is the more permanent version of the QuickFix. It addresses the concern some people might have about not..

January 30, 2012 with 4 Comments

Full Windsor QuickFix

The Full Windsor QuickFix fender (yes, I know, the British call them mudguards) is a cleverly designed product. Cut from simple 1.2 mm..

January 30, 2012 with 6 Comments

Green Guru Gear Shifter Saddle Bag

When it comes to riding all day or riding hard for just a few hours, I do everything I can to not have a backpack. Seatpacks have long been..

January 23, 2012 with 0 Comments

NiteRider Mako 2 Watt

NiteRider has been ramping up their commuter offerings in recent times. The Mako 2 Watt is targeted at the everyday cyclist who needs more..

January 17, 2012 with 8 Comments

Paul Tall & Handsome Seatpost

Now, before anyone else says it, I’ll point out the irony in the fact that I am using a product called tall and handsome. No,..

January 10, 2012 with 3 Comments