Urban Velo

Product Reviews

Mr. Tuffy Ultra-Lite Tire Liner

Mr. Tuffy tire liners have been around forever as far as I’m concerned—I remember placing them in my mountain tires back when..

December 7, 2011 with 5 Comments

Feedback Sports Wheel Truing Stand Review

Truing stands are one of those tools that people tend to put off purchasing only to wonder how they lived without for so long when it is..

December 6, 2011 with 5 Comments

Trangia Spirit Burner Alcohol Camping Stove

As much as we at Urban Velo are focused on city riding, each of us have a certain love of the woods as well. In my case I’m quite..

November 29, 2011 with 11 Comments

Chrome Southside Shoes

The new All City line of shoes from Chrome is a progression into a slightly more upscale street style. The Riverton and Southside models..

November 28, 2011 with 0 Comments

Rothera Cycling Cap

This Rothera Cycling cap came across my desk the other day. As soon as I put it on I was impressed—this hat fits as well or better..

November 24, 2011 with 3 Comments

Serfas Force 5 Sunglasses

When Serfas sent the Squall sunglasses a while back, they also sent the Force 5 model. Like the Squall, the Force 5 feature interchangeable..

November 23, 2011 with 2 Comments

Industrial Revolution Stormproof Matches

We are blessed in Pittsburgh to have some incredible bike camping just a short ride or drive away, and over the past few years I’ve..

November 21, 2011 with 0 Comments

Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks

Darn Tough socks are made by the family owned Cabot Hosiery Mills Inc., who have been making socks up in Vermont for the last 30 years. The..

November 15, 2011 with 5 Comments

Bargain Navigation System

Sometimes fancy electronics aren’t the best solution to finding your way, a cue-sheet can be more convenient and is certainly less..

November 14, 2011 with 8 Comments

SE Bikes Draft Coaster

Simplicity is a common theme amongst many urban cyclists—a good part of the popularity of single speed and fixed gear bikes come the..

October 25, 2011 with 23 Comments