Here it is, our first custom touring frame. This was a project for the fun and joy of learning the art of frame building. We may become involved further in custom touring bikes in the future.This bike is setup with longer chainstays to accommodate racks. It has an additional third water bottle mount and braze-ons…
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We Have A Winner!
The winner of the Ibex Corrida 6.6 frame is…. Keith Sill of Philadelphia, PA. He sent in the correct answer of “1st Production IBEX – 2002 Alpine 450” Congrats to Keith, enjoy the frame!
Got a Mechanical Question?
Do you want to learn how to fix certain things on your bike but you’re not quite sure how to do it? Guess what, CommuteByBike has partnered up with RPM Cyclery and a few local mechanics to provide us some techinical help on how to work on your bike. We’ve even created a new category…
How To SLIME Presta Valve Tubes
For the most part putting Slime into presta valves was a bit of a mystery for most consumers. But you’d be surprised to know that you could actually get it done for half the price it would have cost to buy 1 pre-Slimed tube. I went back to Jax Bicycle Center in Fullerton to get…
Attention Colorado riders!
Share the Road Plates Benefit Bicyclists Funding from each license plate will support Bicycle Colorado’s Share the Road Education Fund making roads safer and more welcoming for bicyclists. Programs include: * Educate motorists on how to safely share the road * Educate bicyclists on the rules of the road and safe riding * Educate event…
Diamond Back Transporter First Impression
I rarely work on Saturdays, this saturday was one of those rare occurrences. I asked RL to let me try the DiamondBack Transporter, ‘sure man!’ he said. I prepped the Transporter by adding a rear rack, a mirror, bottle cage, the battery-less blinkies and a product called “Flat Attack” that RL picked up at Interbike….
How to Make Your Own Bull Horn Handle Bars
I was able to acquire this old 80’s-90’s handle bar yesterday from the old parts bin of RPM Cyclery for free! So on Saturday I took the bars to Jax Bicycle Center of Fullerton and had one of the mechanics cut it down for me into Bull Horn handle bars. Here’s how it’s done. The…
Xootr Swift Bottom Bracket Seizure
A while ago I started to notice that the bottom bracket was loose. So I decided to try and loosen it first then tighten it. However, I noticed that the bottom bracket shell had red Loctite coming out of it. I even took the bike to RPM Cyclery to see if they could do anything…
VETERANS DAY
Happy Veterans Day to all who are serving and those who have serve in the Armed Services to keep our way of life. Freedom is not cheap. Here is a little history on Veterans Day. Veterans Day is observed annually in the United States on November 11. The holiday honors all those, living and dead,…
Contest Update
Just yesterday I posted a contest for an Ibex Corrida Ultimate 6.6 frame. What’s cool is that we’ve had an overwhelming response from our readers. So much that it seemed like alot of you sent your entries all at the same time. However, not all the entries received were correct. So keep sending them in….
Tip of the Day-Silicone Spray
Go to your local auto parts store and pick up a can of silicone spray. This one only cost about $2.99. Then spray it all over your frame to make it all shiny and purdy. The silicone leaves your bike clean and it helps repel dirt and water. It also makes it easier to clean…
Look Out Weekend Here I Come!
I love bikes. With bikes, my favorite thing to do is mountain biking, especially if the trail is in my own back yard. I live within a stones throw from one of my favorite trails, the Fullerton Loop. Here’s some shots I took from my recent ride. Here’s my Giant Warp with the Ergon Grips…
Complete The Streets Movement
The California Bicycle Coalition lanched a statewide campaign called “Complete the Streets Campaign” . In launching a statewide Complete Streets Campaign, CBC’s first goal is to build a diverse coalition of supporters to demand legislation that guarantees safer and accessible roads for all. Every road, every trip, every walk to school or the grocery store…
Contest Time! Ibex Corrida Ultimate 6.6 Frame!
This is a “used” frame that Moe had bought about a year ago directly from Ibex. “Used” meaning we tried to build a bike with it, but then changed our minds. The frame is absolutely perfect. It’s a small frame and is perfect for building a single speed, a fixed gear or a cyclocross bike….
Redline 925 Review
Disclaimer: As a product reviewer for Commute By Bike, I am providing my unbiased opinion of any products provided to us by any company. I do not posses any type of relationship with the product’s company or parent companies. Companies that send in their goods to be reviewed do not compensate me in any way….
Rocket Shower By 10 Nine 8 Review
A shower in a bottle? Showerless Personal Hygiene People sweat. And they often do it when there?s no shower around, or time to take one. Rocket Shower is a spray body cleaner that makes it convenient to get yourself clean in just about any situation-while traveling, working out on your lunch hour, riding a bicycle…
Home Made Knickers
Last week my brother RL asked if I had an extra pair of BDU pants that he could have. Having been in the Military for over twelve years, you know I had a few. But I was curious to see what he wanted them for. I thought he needed them for some paintball action with…
TIFOSI
For the last 30 days I have been trying out a pair of TIFOSI FORZA FC T-V190 sunglasses. These type of sunglasses are real good for different types of weather and for different times of the day specially if you commute at night. This particular type of lense is specially designed for night riding, but…
We Have a Winner!!!!
Do you remember our little contest for the Slime Digital Presta Gauge? Ryan Flowers of Reno, NV won! Ryan has an 11 mile round trip commute and has been at it for 3 years. You can also check out his site HERE. Here’s his Flat Fix Tips: 1) If you are out of patches and…
Montague Corporation's Paratrooper 100 Mile Update
Over the past couple of months, I’ve put well over a hundred miles on the Montague Corporation’s Paratrooper. It’s been my choice of bike for commuting to and from work. I’ve used it both on and off road, and even jumped out of a C-130 Hercules. When folded, the Paratrooper could fit anywhere. Stick it…
Favorite Bike
I’m lucky to have more than one bike in my stable. People always ask me why I have so many bikes and which one is my favorite. The first question is easy to answer: Because I love bikes!! I put some thought on the second question… Here’s my answer: The one I’m riding. In other…
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Commuter Bikes at Treehugger.com
The folks behind the green blog treehugger.com are usually on about norwegian prefab housing and expensive bamboo furniture, but every now and then, they remember the lowly bicycle, and the potential it has to change the way we interact with our environment, on levels personal, national, and global. Today, they posted a tidbit about comfortable…
Contest Time! Win a Slime Digital Presta Gauge
This thing is super cool. I reads pressure in PSI, BAR, and KPA. Light weight, only 40 grams Auto Shut Off Ergonomic Rubberized Grip Low to High Pressure 0-150 PSI To win it, all you have to do is send me a flat tire fix tip (photos are encouraged). The best one will win. It’s…