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Product Reviews

Torker Graduate Commuter Bike Review

In the quest to create the most maintenance-free commuter bike on the market, Torker has taken it upon themselves to try to broaden our..

December 14, 2009 with 27 Comments

Fi’zi:k Aliante XM Gamma

I’ve been riding an old Fi’zi:k Nisene for a number of years that came to me already used. It’s super comfortable, and..

December 2, 2009 with 1 Comment

Chrome Arnhem Shoes

The Chrome Arnhem is a black suede chukka boot that’s designed to perform on and off the bike. On the bike the goal is for the shoe..

December 1, 2009 with 7 Comments

Woho Classic Roll

The Classic Roll is a cool seat bag from Woho’s Firefly series. It can be mounted to either the saddle rails or the handlebar...

November 30, 2009 with 4 Comments

PEONFX Knitted Hoodie

PEONFX is a small apparel company hailing from Singapore. Regular readers may remember us posting about them a while back, or reading about..

November 24, 2009 with 9 Comments

St. Cago Polo Works Bike Polo Mallet Heads

Hardcourt bike polo is largely still sorting things out when it comes to equipment, and mallets are no exception. While the vast majority..

November 23, 2009 with 4 Comments

Planet Bike Blaze Dynamo

The Planet Bike Blaze Dynamo is, as the name would imply, the dynamo-powered version of the previously reviewed Blaze headlight. For the..

November 17, 2009 with 12 Comments

Julbo Sunglasses

I have to admit, I love sunglasses. And while the brunt of my collection is simple and inexpensive, there are a few pair of high-end shades..

November 11, 2009 with 0 Comments

Hold Fast FRS Review – Straps for BMX Pedals

Hold Fast is a small operation out of Brooklyn that makes the pictured Foot Retention System (FRS) for BMX platform pedals, precluding the..

November 9, 2009 with 16 Comments

The Art of Wheelbuilding by Gerd Schraner

One of my favorite books in the bicycle-library is The Art of Wheelbuilding by Gerd Schraner. The book is a manual on all things wheels..

November 6, 2009 with 8 Comments