NEWS – I’ve been hauling bikes and snowboards on my cars for decades and during that time there’s been numerous advances that have made things easier; I have stories for another time. Yakima has been my go to brand for a lot of reasons and so I always keep an eye on what they’re cooking …
Yakima’s new EXO System is like a bunk bed for your trailer hitch Read More
NEWS – The 8-Bit Pack Pliers from Wolf Tooth is a 17 function multi-tool primarily designed for cyclists. But just because it’s marketed to people who ride bikes doesn’t mean that you can’t add them to your EDC too. The 8-Bit Pack Pliers has lightweight aluminum handles and steel bits that are held in place …
This multi-tool holds a whole set of bits in the handle Read More
NEWS – VanMoof has been redefining commuter bikes since 2009 and the newest iteration of their S3 ebike sets the bar even higher. Launched earlier this week, improvements are to be found throughout the bike. The below cut-away image shows the level of tech embedded in the top tube of the bike. Throughout the design …
The new S3 eBike from VanMoof is a commuter’s dream Read More
NEWS – Always be prepared is the motto of the Boy Scouts, but you can borrow it for yourself by adding the Topeak ALiEN II to your EDC. This 2-piece 31 tool multi-tool has almost all your DIY bases covered with a knife/saw, Allen wrenches, box wrenches, screwdrivers, and more. The ALiEN II is designed …
This multi-tool is a whole toolbox worth of gear that you can carry in your pocket Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Chances are, you’ve had your rear bike light stolen at some point before? I have, and I’ve also lost one bouncing along rough roads. Bekan is a new bike light that addresses that problem inside out. What is it? Bekan is an anti-theft rear bike light built into a seatpost creating an …
Bekan’s Intelligent Anti-theft Bike Light keeps your rear well lit Read More
CROWDFUNDED REVIEW – Electric bikes are on the rise. I see all types around the bay area too; kid carriers, commuters, big bike brands, custom assembled and more. It makes perfect sense in dense cities where having a car may not be practical. But what if you already have a decent bicycle? Surely there’s a …
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – It’s easy to dismiss cycling lights as something you only need if riding while it’s dark out. In fact, anything you can do to create visibility (flashing lights, pool noodles, etc.) goes a long way towards making sure others are aware you’re there. This applies to roads as much as trails, and …
NEWS – Riding a bike in the US in many places is a dangerous proposition. I’ve been cut off, had “right-crosses” that almost took me out, and the ubiquitous shouts from drivers who don’t seem to realize that I also pay taxes and have a right to the roadway. Capturing those moments, in case litigation …
CycleVision integrates front and rear-facing cameras to bike helmets Read More
REVIEW – I survived a helmet-less era growing up and began wearing a helmet for my own preservation in action sports. Doing so had the added benefit of instilling that behavior in my kids which I’m tremendously thankful for. It’s pretty easy to grab a helmet with all your other gear as you head out …
NEWS – I can remember my boyhood days when riding a bicycle was not only one of my important daily activities for fun, but it was also my only mode of transportation if I wanted to be independent and to travel wherever I wanted in a reasonable amount of time. Back in those days, every …
The CMSBIKE F16 Folding Electric Bicycle provides power on the go in more than one way! Read More
NEWS – Andrew Davidge and his team have been steadily evolving their unique blend of electric bikes since 2013. With the exception of the Cafe model, all of their bikes have looked and felt more like motos in a good way. If you haven’t checked them out, you definitely should. Sifting through today’s onslaught of …
Vintage Electric’s new Rally may have you commuting off-road Read More
REVIEW – If you’re a cyclist, chances are you’ve heard of Silca. They’re known around the world for their bicycle pumps which they’ve been making for over 100 years. They also make amazing tools and accessories that all have an attention to detail that would be hard to call anything other than obsessive. My first …
REVIEW – When it comes to technology to track your personal athletic training en devours, there are a ton of options out there. When you focus in on bicycle computers that only lessens the field a little bit. The big players out there are currently Garmin and Wahoo. I have had my current bicycle computer the …
NEWS – I haven’t ridden a bicycle in years, but the Oi Luxe bell from Knog makes me want to start riding again. Just look at it, doesn’t its simple but elegant design make you want to flip the little metal lever so you can hear it ding? The Oi Luxe bell which is designed …
NEWS – Albedo is a measure of how reflective an object, usually a planet or moon, is – how much of the incident light is reflected by the object. Despite how bright they are, the Earth’s albedo is only about 0.3, meaning 30% of light is reflected, and our moon when full is only about …
Albedo100 makes sure you’ll always be seen at night Read More