Urban Velo

Product Reviews

Come & Gone by Joe Parkin

Joe Parkin’s first book A Dog in a Hat was his account of racing as one of the first American cyclists in Belgium. This is like the..

April 29, 2010 with 4 Comments

Feedback Sports Pro Elite Bicycle Repair Stand

In September of 2008, Feedback Sports purchased the bicycle stand division of Ultimate, the company best known for their microphone,..

April 28, 2010 with 4 Comments

Blaq Design Platform Straps

Blaq Design is a small outfit headquartered in a farmhouse near Kent, OH. For these guys life is all about bikes, beer and sewing..

April 26, 2010 with 1 Comment

VP 59 Pedals

Right off the bat, the VP 59 pedals draw a lot of attention. The sleek lines and thin profile make them look a whole lot fancier than they..

April 21, 2010 with 6 Comments

Milwaukee “MKE” Grips

The Milwaukee Bicycle Company has a well-earned good reputation in the urban cycling market. So when it comes to something as simple as..

April 20, 2010 with 0 Comments

Vetta RT Classic Cycling Computer

In life, bigger is not always better. Likewise, the most complex bike parts aren’t always the best. When it comes to cycling..

April 16, 2010 with 4 Comments

Mongoose Cachet Review – $150 Walmart Bike

Those decrying the Mongoose Cachet, a $150 complete bike available through Walmart, as the end times for the fixed gear and urban scene are..

April 14, 2010 with 89 Comments

Pake Track Frame Review

The Pake Track Frame is a no frills steel frame meant for people building up a bike on a budget, or at least not looking to break the bank..

April 12, 2010 with 15 Comments

KEEN Coronado Cruiser Shoes

In a nutshell, Keen decided to make some simple shoes for riding bikes with platform pedals. They built on their successful Coronado model,..

April 9, 2010 with 8 Comments

Duro Sierra 700×35 Tires

After testing the Duro Sevilla tires, I asked Duro to send a set of their Sierra tires as a replacement for my polo bike. Like the Sevilla,..

April 7, 2010 with 0 Comments