Urban Velo

Product Reviews

FlashBak Light Review

The FlashBak is a rear blinking light built around a 6x9in rectangle of nylon webbing with 10 bright yellow/orange LEDs (think flashing..

March 28, 2011 with 3 Comments

Torker InterUrban First Impressions

When most bike companies develop their line of commuter bikes, they assume that most people want a singlespeed or an upright bike with an..

February 22, 2011 with 14 Comments

Pace Sportswear Merino Wool Spandex Arm Warmers

Experienced cyclists know the value of arm warmers. There are those times when it’s hard to dress just right for the weather, and it..

February 21, 2011 with 3 Comments

Skully Skull Lights

Like several prominent light manufacturers, the Taiwanese company S-Sun specializes in underwater diving lights in addition to bicycle and..

February 14, 2011 with 11 Comments

Planet Bike Superflash Turbo

Planet Bike makes some of more popular blinkie lights out there, with the time tested Superflash being unmistakable on the road. The new..

February 9, 2011 with 15 Comments

Feedback Sports Rakk Bicycle Storage Stand

The Feedback Sports Rakk is a fairly clever bicycle storage stand. It features a spring-loaded swingarm that allows it to hold wheels from..

February 8, 2011 with 5 Comments

Brev.M Bullo Pedals

As much as I love high-end cycling components, I’ve got a soft spot for simple, durable, inexpensive bike parts. Brev.M seems to know..

February 1, 2011 with 4 Comments

Crank Brothers Candy 2 Pedals

Many moons ago, Crank Brothers introduced their Candy pedals at Interbike’s outdoor demo. When the day was over, I bought a demo pair..

January 18, 2011 with 2 Comments

Niterider Lightning Bug

The Niterider Lightning Bug is the front blinkie companion to the Niterider Stinger rear LED we reviewed a couple of months back. Three..

January 11, 2011 with 0 Comments

Brev.M Sellino Saddle

The Brev.M Sellino saddle is another functional, affordable seat from the people behind Masi bicycles. The Sellino is available in six..

January 10, 2011 with 7 Comments