Urban Velo

Product Reviews

Mavic Open Pro/Shimano 105 Wheelset

After a couple years of road riding and commuting, I needed new wheels. Ok, maybe “wanted” is a better word, since I could have..

February 19, 2008 with 18 Comments

Schwinn Madison – On Test

The Schwinn Madison has arrived for test and with its emergence from the box come some first impressions. With a $569 price tag, this bike..

February 4, 2008 with 14 Comments

Planet Bike Freddy Fenders Speedez Road

Fenders are vital accessories for continuing the ride through inclement weather. It doesn’t take a die-hard, everyday commuter to..

January 31, 2008 with 5 Comments

Swrve Men’s Dynamic Knickers

Many people are perfectly happy riding around in plain old pants, either cut off or rolled up to avoid getting caught in their chain. But..

January 28, 2008 with 11 Comments

Johnny Tarr’s Pedicab

Some of you read Johnny Tarr’s article “Pedicabs After Dark” in issue #5, but still wanted more info on the machine. We..

January 24, 2008 with 12 Comments

Niner YAWYD Top Cap

Niner’s “You Are What You Drink” top cap lets you show off your favorite brand of bottled beer, and for many serves as a..

January 22, 2008 with 9 Comments

Contested Streets

From Urban Velo #5, by David Hoffman Hey! Just how DID New York descend into the congested, car-bound,..

January 15, 2008 with 1 Comment

Product recommendation—the front blinky light.

While we highly recommend nighttime commuters ride with a substantial headlight in addition to the obligatory rear blinky light, not enough..

January 14, 2008 with 10 Comments

Bootleg Sessions DVD

It is not meant to be ground-breaking, life-changing, trend-setting, or scene-defining. It’s just fun. Ride/Relax. Mash SF put..

January 9, 2008 with 5 Comments

S and S Couplings By Bilenky

One of our past advertisers, Bilenky Cycles of Philadelphia PA, has become pretty well known not just for their custom frame production but..

January 8, 2008 with 5 Comments