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Product Reviews

Raleigh Rush Hour Flatbar – So Far, So Good

It’s been months since I first rolled out on the Raleigh’s Rush Hour Flatbar, yet people’s reaction to the bike is still..

August 3, 2010 with 16 Comments

PEONFX Phase

The PEONFX Phase makes you look like a white ninja—with rainbow logos. What more to you need to know? Perhaps it’s noteworthy..

August 2, 2010 with 2 Comments

El Duke Degreaser Review & Interview

I’ve been using El Duke degreaser for well over a year now. Noting the relatively small size of the bottle, and knowing that it was..

July 27, 2010 with 7 Comments

Bars Across America

What better way to ride across the country than to stop at bars as much as possible along the way? You may have dreamed it, John Greenfield..

July 21, 2010 with 1 Comment

Pryme Good Day Gloves

The new Pryme Good Day gloves are lightweight cycling gloves with a humorous twist (see the photo above). Features include a gusseted thumb..

July 20, 2010 with 4 Comments

Freedom Racine Elite Saddle

WTB introduced the Freedom brand this past year. Although many of WTB’s products certainly work well for bike commuters, the..

July 19, 2010 with 0 Comments

Fyxation Session 700 Tires and BMX Grips

Fyxation is a relatively new company who’s had enough time to ride around the block a few times and get their products squared away...

June 28, 2010 with 10 Comments

Chicago Wig – The Peoples Bag

The Peoples Bag is designed with bike commuters in mind. At 18″ x 14.5″ x 8″, it’s neither too small to carry a..

June 21, 2010 with 2 Comments

Electra Ticino Lux Single Speed Wheelset Review

Electra Bicycle Co. is not the first name that comes to mind when it comes to high-end and classic looking parts. Best known for their flat..

June 16, 2010 with 6 Comments

soulrun Bike Tool Roll

soulrun is a small maker of iPod and small camera cases and pouches to keep your extra bits and tools organized on the road, like this..

June 15, 2010 with 1 Comment