Urban Velo

Product Reviews

Princeton Tec Eos Bike

Princeton Tec’s Eos Bike is a self-contained waterproof LED light. It utilizes a 1-watt Maxbrite bulb and a proprietary collimator..

August 1, 2008 with 1 Comment

Spectrum Techwear

When it comes to cycling attire, most urban cyclists hedge on the side of fashion over function. Who wants to be seen riding downtown or..

July 31, 2008 with 4 Comments

My very own Kona Ute

Since I first spied a Kona Ute, I knew I wanted one. Long bikes make sense, and the Ute hit my spending and actual use range pretty well...

July 23, 2008 with 19 Comments

Pake Space Straps and Soma Oppy X Double Gate Toe Clips

After a long absence from my stable of parts, traditional toe-clips and straps have seen more and more use over the past few years and not..

July 17, 2008 with 4 Comments

Light & Motion Vega 200 – First Impressions

The Light & Motion Vega 200 is the next generation of the 85-lumen original. Scheduled for release later this summer, the Vega 200..

July 15, 2008 with 9 Comments

Light & Motion Vega

I’ve been running the Light & Motion Vega for a hell of a long time now. At least as far as bike lights go. We’re..

July 15, 2008 with 7 Comments

Dahon Vitesse D7HG – First Impressions

To most people folding bikes don’t make a whole lot of sense. They’re awkward looking to the point where you wonder if..

July 10, 2008 with 7 Comments

Twenty20 VholdR

The Twenty20 VholdR is a wearable video camera designed to shoot action sports. The self-contained unit is about the size of a pill bottle..

July 7, 2008 with 2 Comments

Panaracer CrossBlaster 700×31

Panaracer’s CrossBlaster tires came stock on the Salsa La Cruz that I’m testing, and I had been running them in all conditions..

June 30, 2008 with 0 Comments

Michelin City 700×32

Michelin sent us a set of 700×32 City tires. Perfectly sized for a cyclocross or touring bike, the City tires are Michelin’s..

June 27, 2008 with 18 Comments