Urban Velo

Product Reviews

Zoic Downtown Jacket

Zoic Downtown Jacket

The Zoic Downtown Jacket is a simple, stylish softshell that’s also reasonably priced and very well thought-out. Like much of my..

March 18, 2014 with 0 Comments
Cateye Rapid X

Cateye Rapid X

If memory serves correct, my very first blinky light was a Cateye. The classic design used two AAA batteries and required a coin to pry the..

March 17, 2014 with 0 Comments
WOHO Ninja Ninja Deluxe Gloves

WOHO Ninja Ninja Deluxe Gloves

I don’t know of too many cycling gloves that are truly designed with the urban cyclist in mind, so WOHO’s Ninja Ninja gloves..

March 11, 2014 with 5 Comments
NiteRider Lightning Bug 100 USB

NiteRider Lightning Bug 100 USB

The Lightning Bug 100 USB is NiteRider’s idea of a high-quality light for the practical commuter. Meaning that it’s affordable..

March 10, 2014 with 1 Comment
Lezyne Steel Digital Drive Floor Pump

Lezyne Steel Digital Drive Floor Pump

A good floor pump is an essential equipment for any cyclist. Lezyne offers an array of pumps and they chose to send in their Steel Digital..

March 3, 2014 with 2 Comments
Trelock LS 950 Headlight Review

Trelock LS 950 Headlight Review

Lights are a vital part of even the sometimes-night rider, let alone the daily commuter or lifestyle rider. The past few years have seen..

January 23, 2014 with 1 Comment
Ride With GPS Route Planner Review

Ride With GPS Route Planner Review

Imagine you want to plan out a long ride for you and your friends. How would you go about planning the ride? Get directions to somewhere..

January 20, 2014 with 1 Comment
Daisy Energy Bar

Daisy Energy Bar

Daisy’s Grocery is based in Nagoya, Japan. Izumi Shimasaki bakes a variety of amazing breads, pies and other confections, and makes..

January 12, 2014 with 0 Comments
Soma Tradesman Cargo Bike Review

Soma Tradesman Cargo Bike Review

It’s a certain lifestyle or business that necessitates a cargo bike, where carrying around more than most would consider possible by..

January 9, 2014 with 3 Comments
Banjo Brothers Frame Pack Review

Banjo Brothers Frame Pack Review

Frame bags are cool again. The basic form has always made sense, even if fashion concerns and the buying trends that go with them kept them..

December 16, 2013 with 0 Comments