Urban Velo

Product Reviews

White Industries ENO Freewheel

I had been using the White Industries ENO Trials Freewheel on my polo bike for well over a year, and as you might expect from a $120..

October 24, 2011 with 11 Comments

Serfas Squall Sunglasses

The owners of Serfas, Ray and Domino Kuipers, started out as outside sales reps for Oakley from 1987 to 1993, so they know a thing or two..

October 17, 2011 with 4 Comments

Abus Bordo 6000 Folding Lock

I’ve been using an Abus cable lock for more than 10 years now. Although I’ve got a collection of heavy-duty U-locks and chains,..

October 11, 2011 with 7 Comments

Timbuk2 Custom Laptop Messenger Bag – Part 3

Review continued from Part 2. I first threw this Timbuk2 messenger bag over my shoulder back in July and while it’s not my only bag,..

October 10, 2011 with 0 Comments

Teva Pinner

When most people hear the brand name Teva they only think of the company’s flagship product. Teva’s sandals are known the world..

October 4, 2011 with 0 Comments

Ergon PC2 Pedals

One of the earliest pedal designs was simply a spindle attached to the crankarm. The cyclist positioned their shoe so that the spindle..

October 3, 2011 with 19 Comments

Bianchi Volpe in the House

I’ve got a brand new cross bike, It’s 48°F and raining. Highland Park, Mellon Park, Frick Park, Schenley Park. Some things..

October 1, 2011 with 13 Comments

Chrome Dresden Shoes

The Chrome Dresden is essentially a low-top version of their popular Arnhem shoe. Like the Arnhem, the Dresden features a suede leather..

September 29, 2011 with 3 Comments

Panaracer RiBMo Long Term Update

Since I first reviewed the Panaracer RiBMo back in September 2008 they’ve remained a favorite city tire of mine, particularly due to..

September 28, 2011 with 8 Comments

Milwaukee Bikes Polo Guard

Milwaukee Bikes was one of the first companies to take fixed freestyle and hardcourt polo seriously, and have continued to support each..

September 26, 2011 with 0 Comments