The Viking/Penguin group sent over a copy of Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne to review awhile back. Now that we have had the chance to read it all the way through…it is time for a book review to let you guys know what we thought. First…who is David Byrne? David Byrne is one of the cofounders of the musical group the Talking Heads and a bike commuter advocate that resides in New York City. His various works in photography and [...]
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First Look: Chrome Loop Pro Riding Knickers
As part of the Chrome bag review we are currently running, Chrome also sent over a pair of their Loop Pro Riding Knickers for review. These high-quality, USA manufactured knickers come equipped with everything from a light chamois to a lock holster to insure you are set to commute. From ChromeBagStore.com Our professional, high-performance riding knickers. After five years of testing and redesign, we’ve taken our Shins to the next level in an all performance tactical cycling knicker. With every [...]
Cocotte Equipement Fred Messenger Bag Review
It has been thirty days since Zac Lindsey began using the Cocotte Equipement Fred Messenger Bag for his daily commute. We followed up with Zac Lindsey of Tulsa, Oklahoma to find out exactly how the beautiful bag that we had outstanding initial impressions of. Thirty days in with the Cocotte Fred Messenger bag I have been carrying the Cocotte Equipement Fred Messenger bag for over a month. I have to say that I am very pleased with the way the [...]
PAC Designs Delivers Two Bags for Review
First, I want to warn you that this initial review for PAC Designs has a crap-ton of photographs associated with it. Therefore, take your time and really browse the photos — you get an obvious notion that their bags are packed full of features, pockets, cubbys, nooks and zippers to stow your gear! PAC Designs shipped us a beautiful, bright (almost Jamaican style) Rasta Ultimate with PAC Strap Pouch and a PAC Designs Mini Bag. Background on PAC Designs We [...]
Chrome Bags Metropolis Messenger Bag in for Review
Wicked blue! That is the first thought that ran through my head when I ripped this bag from its packaging. Chrome Bags was a small Boulder, Colorado start-up by a few biking goons who wanted a bag that could outlast the stories of time. I can say, with factual evidence, and based on personal experience, Chrome Bags definitely succeeds at their objective to create a functional, sustainable, and durable bag. About the Metropolis Messenger Bag The Metropolis Messenger Bag is [...]
Manhattan Portage Bags Delivered for Review
The kind folks over at Manhattan Portage shipped us three pieces of gear to review. They were kind enough to allow us to pick out three of their bags that we felt would be good trials for our requirements. We decided to go with their signature messenger style bag, a ballistic laptop tote, and their popular “J” bag. Each of the three bags have their own specific purpose, but we definitely wanted to see if we could stretch the limitations [...]
Cocotte Equipement Fred Messenger Bag Initial Review
Late last night I posted a quick blurb on my personal twitter account about Cocotte Equipement sending in a sickening bag for us to review! The Cocotte-Equipement “Fred” Messenger Bag is by far one of the sexiest bags I have ever unboxed! Initially, I was thrilled to unpack this perfectly stitched bad-boy from the corrugated fiber-board it was enclosed in and toss it up on the examination table for review. I personally did not get to spend much time with [...]
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Commuting by Bike Around Cars
For many people, the scariest part of bike commuting is riding with cars. Four thousand pounds of metal and plastic hurtling past you at twenty five miles per hour is enough to make most people a little nervous. However, like hills, weather, and distance there are skills and techniques to make commuting safer and less stressful. What can you expect from car/drivers? The way motorists behave around cyclists depends a lot on where you live; drivers in Portland, Oregon will [...]
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Google Maps Goes Biking – Bicycling Directions
That’s right…Google Maps is now offering biking directions with their online version. Now, you have a drop down menu option to select bicycling as your route of choice. Once you put in your two destinations, Google Maps gives you several different route options that would be good to take by bike as you can see in the picture. This is a great step forward for cyclists looking to plan their routes online, but it is going to have even more [...]
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Wood Bling: Vassago Fisticuff Commuter Bike
Every now and then I come across a bike that is just too cool not to share. Recently, Chad over at Red Barn Bicycles built up a killer Vassago Fisticuff commuter. This amazing ride is decked out with the latest in wood components to create a one of a kind ride. From Chad’s blog: I just finished up Roch’s new Vassago cyclocross/commuter/dirt road /do everything bike…..this was a really fun build and i was able to work with a few [...]
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Commuting By Bike In New York City
Over the weekend, I took a trip with my wife up to New York City for a mini-vacation. While I was up there, I snapped a couple of shots of bike commuters and bikes up in NYC. Surly Commuter Bike Fuji Commuter Bike O.S.C.H. Fixie Commuter Bike Schwinn Fixie In NYC Bike Shop Jenn Helping Man Into That Bike Shop Masi Fixie In NYC Bike Shop Delivery Bikes Stuck In Snow Bike Commuters in NYC Need A Lift? Frame Graveyard [...]
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It’s Your Ride – Cinecycle Productions Urban Biking Video
I first saw this video months ago actually. In this short put on by Cinecycle Productions funded by Hutchinson tires, we follow two very unique riders through the city. Other than being a complete sucker for a Masi fixie, this video illustrates how much cycling can mean to two completely different individuals. As a rider that loves just about anything that pedals, this video is a reminder that there is no “right way” to enjoy pedal propelled forward motion. The [...]
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Part 2: Bend The Trend By Bike by Pieter Parmentier
Republished on Urban.Bike198.com with permission from Pieter Parmentier Lamstedt, 7-12-2009 7,5 hours cycling, 162 km, arrival 17.00 During the second day the Dutch radio called on my mobile phone. If I would like to participate in a radio programme on the climate summit? Of course I did not mind, for some extra publicity could mean some extra converts for the good cause. The position that was put forward ran as follows: we are doing already enough for the climate! The [...]
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Review: Bicycle Diaries – Book by David Byrne
The Viking/Penguin group sent over a copy of Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne to review awhile back. Now that we have had the chance to read it all the way through…it is time for a book review to let you guys know what we thought. First…who is David Byrne? David Byrne is one of the cofounders of the musical group the Talking Heads and a bike commuter advocate that resides in New York City. His various works in photography and [...]
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Part 1: Bend The Trend By Bike by Pieter Parmentier
Republished on Urban.Bike198.com with permission from Pieter Parmentier English summary Cycling to Copenhagen in December, 700 km in five days and all alone? This seems to be quite an unusual plan and so it is, but for a very good reason. I explained it like this in one of my mails to friends abroad: “I am going there by bike and will represent my granddaughter who is to be born next week. And I will also bring climate drawings from [...]
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