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
NEWS – The SmartHalo Connected Bike System performs a lot of functions in a small package. It connects to your handlebars, much like those old-fashioned bells. It’s only 0.8″ x 3.6″ x 2.4″, so it doesn’t interfere with using your bike. That tiny package adds a lot of functionality without a lot of distractions. Installation …
NEWS – You need to carry more stuff for your bike commute than you can support on your back, so you need a rack for your bicycle. While you need it to be strong and useful, you don’t want it to look clunky on your sleek bike. Check out the Portland Design Works Everyday Rack. …
Don’t settle for a utilitarian bike rack. Get one that looks as good as it performs! Read More
NEWS – The Longhorn Bicycle Rack is a whimsical piece of art for your walls when it’s not in use. It’s a convenient rack to hang your bike out of the way when needed. The Longhorn was created by Phillip Stone and is handmade in his Oregon workshop. It’s crafted of Oregon fir, a vegan leather …
NEWS – What do you do with your bike helmet when you get to your destination? If you don’t have some sort of storage container on your bike, you have to carry it with you. Add the Buca Boot to your bike, and you’ll have storage for books, bags, helmets – whatever you might need …
NEWS – Bike helmets are an important part of your bicycling gear. What’s more important than protecting your brain, right? Bike helmets don’t always look like you’d like, though. The folks at Bike Pretty make bike helmets for folks like them. They describe themselves as: We love matching our nail polish to our favorite vintage …
You’ll Bike Pretty with this straw hat bicycle helmet Read More
REVIEW – Blinkers Laser set adds turn signals and a laser to a bicycle lighting system providing a lot of bang for your Euros. Read on to find out more. What is it? Blinkers Laser Set is a bicycle lighting system that includes front and rear lights, turn signals and a rear high-visibility laser that …
If you don’t have a garage or a covered storage area outdoors where you live, you probably have to drag your bike into your house/apartment/condo for storage. Once it’s in your living space, where do you store it to keep it out of the way? Well, with the Knife & Saw Bike Shelf, you could …
How do you store your bicycle? On a shelf, of course! Read More
Sure, you can signal your intention to make a turn with hand signals while riding a bike, but those hand signals might not be so visible at night. I’ve seen gloves with lighted turn signals on them, but not everyone wears gloves when they bike. Everyone wears helmets, though, and Lumos has added LED lights …
The Lumos smart bike helmet has built-in turn signals Read More
I was reading an article this week about head injuries. It mentioned that even one minor head injury can lead to a greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. That’s why you should always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Helmets aren’t sexy and they bulky to carry when you’re not wearing them, which …
This helmet protects your melon and is easy to carry when you’re not wearing it Read More
No matter your activity – cycling, horseback riding, skiing, motorcycling, running, or walking – the Vinida LED reflective belt will increase your visibility at dusk and in the dark. The belts adjust from 21″ to 50″, so they can be used by children and adults, and you can even put them on your animal. It …
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The addition of lights to bicycles is nothing new. From headlights that draw their power from the bike’s wheels to the integration of solar lighting, these devices have saved countless lives while adding some flair and originality to bikes across the nation. But a European company has introduced a new product that aims to make …
You can relive your childhood, or give your favorite child a cool retro bike, with this offering from Dick’s Sporting Goods. This limited edition Schwinn Grey Ghost replicates the 1968 Schwinn Classic bike, with its Sting Ray frame, high-rise ape handlebars, a sissy bar, and a banana seat. The bike completes the retro look with …
Ride back to the future with the Schwinn Grey Ghost bicycle Read More
Did you succumb to the recent trend and buy a standing desk or are you still slouching in a chair behind your computer all day? I had a standing desk for a short time but just couldn’t learn to love it, so I gave it away and went back to slouching behind my computer all …
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I love riding a bicycle. I started riding again about 10 years ago and spent a lot of time riding in the town I used to live in. In 2013, we moved to a place that is a little more remote, and the roads around the house are a little more car-oriented than those where …