Urban Velo

Product Reviews

Rubena V66 Flash Stop Thorn Tires

Rubena V66 Flash Stop Thorn Tires

Rubena may seem like a new name in tires to some North American consumers, but back in the Czech Republic they’ve been making tires..

May 21, 2013 with 0 Comments
Giro Republic Shoe Review

Giro Republic Shoe Review

Giro has been in the cycling shoe game for a few years now, and the Republic is perhaps their most innovative footwear release to date...

May 20, 2013 with 3 Comments
Crank Brothers B14 Tool

Crank Brothers B14 Tool

I’ve been carrying a Crank Brothers multi-tool for quite a few years now, and I have zero complaints. The materials and workmanship..

May 13, 2013 with 0 Comments
Swobo Novak Review

Swobo Novak Review

The Swobo Novak is a no-nonsense commuter bike. Swobo set out to create a high-quality bike with virtually everything you need and hardly..

May 6, 2013 with 0 Comments
Rickshaw HALO ZERO Messenger Bag Review

Rickshaw HALO ZERO Messenger Bag Review

The HALO ZERO is collaboration between Rickshaw Bagworks and HALO. Rickshaw was founded by the former CEO of Timbuk2, Mark Dwight, in 2007...

April 30, 2013 with 1 Comment
BiKASE DRiKASE Review

BiKASE DRiKASE Review

It’s become almost embarrassing that I spend so much time staring at my iPhone. But I swear that I’m not just playing Angry..

April 29, 2013 with 2 Comments
Timbuk2 Especial Messenger Bag Review

Timbuk2 Especial Messenger Bag Review

There was a time when Timbuk2 was the only brand of messenger bags you would see on a daily basis. But times have changed and there are..

April 16, 2013 with 1 Comment
Crank Brothers Sterling S and Gem S Pumps

Crank Brothers Sterling S and Gem S Pumps

I don’t like to look a gift horse in the mouth, but frankly it’s my job. When these new Crank Brothers pumps unexpectedly..

April 15, 2013 with 1 Comment
Banjo Brothers Pocket Cycling Wallet

Banjo Brothers Pocket Cycling Wallet

Not every problem requires an expensive solution. For years a plastic baggie has worked quite well to keep my phone protected from sweat..

April 12, 2013 with 0 Comments
Bicycle! A Repair and Maintenance Manifesto

Bicycle! A Repair and Maintenance Manifesto

Bicycle mechanic Sam Tracy is no stranger to the urban cycling realm, he’s been at it as a ‘zine publisher since the early..

April 10, 2013 with 1 Comment