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Princeton Tec Eos Bike First Impression

Last night I took the Fezzari Abajo Peak Pro and went out for a ride around the neighborhood. I figured that it would be a great time to test out what the Princeton Tec Eos Bike light had to offer. It is real lightweight, uses only 3 AAA Alkaline batteries, has three brightness levels and…

Bikes N' Breakfast

Moe, our old team mate Michael Monte and my self had a fun Father’s Day Ride through the Fullerton Loop. We finished off the ride with breakfast at the Bagel Bistro. Check out the fun we had!

KHS Urban X 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….

Bailey Works Super Pro First Impressions

I’ve been using the Bailey Works Super Pro messenger bag for several weeks, and I can’t say enough good things about it. How’s this for brevity: life without this bag is no longer a viable option and I have decided to purchase one for myself. When I finish my review of this bag, it will…

Chuy Likes It!

Since visiting the Xtracycle site and seeing that the Free Radical can carry almost anything, including a dog. I figured I’d give it a shot. Armed with the help of my Chi-Weiner Dog, Chuy, we rode around our front yard seeing how he would do in it. For the most part he liked it. He…

Cancer of The Bicycle

Just the other day my daughter and I went fishing at Newport Pier here in California. As we were heading back to the car, I noticed a few bikes on the rack next to the pier.   Check out what a bit of sea air and moisture can do to a bike…   I can’t…

Christmas In Summer

Today was like Christmas in the middle of the summer. I received a package from RL containing the Fezzari Abajo Peak Pro, a bottle of P1sseezzee, a bike pump, lights, and a few Bumble Bars. After putting it together, I rode it around the block a few times. I just love the way it stands,…

Army Birth Day

Since its birth on 14 June 1775-over a year before the Declaration of Independence-the United States Army has played a vital role in the growth and development of our nation. Soldiers have fought more than 10 wars, from the American Revolution through the Cold War, the Gulf War, to the current War on Terrorism. This…

Xtracycle FreeRadical Kit

The great folks of Xtracycle sent us the Free Radical Kit to test out. I converted Moe’s Kona Smoke into a Sport Utility Bicycle (S.U.B.) but I think the proper name would be “Super Useful Bicycle”   Here’s what they say about the Xtracycle:   “The FreeRadical comes with everything needed for seemlessly adding a trunk…

Interesting Accesories for BOB Trailers

Our new dealer BikeTrailerShop.com has been offering quite a range of interesting ways to accessorize your BOB trailer. Being that our interest with the Wandertec CELLO is to expand the use potential of the BOB trailer, it fits perfectly in with the range of products offered. Some interesting product of note are rear lights that…

Missing Out

I was treated for Acute Bronchitis recently and was not able to ride my bike. It’s only been a week but I find myself craving to go out for a ride. Sure it sounds easy, just get on my bike and go right? Well, if it was that simple I would. But between the coughing…

Screaming Like A Little Girl

So there I was mountain biking my usual Thursday night ride at the Fullerton Loop. As I was approaching Laguna Lake, I noticed something  really weird. First I said to myself, “dang that’s a huge piece of poop!” But then this poop started to move! I quickly realized that it wasn’t poop, it was a rattlesnake! As I tried…

Commute By Bike Picnic Loot

You’ve seen the postings about our picnic this Saturday. You’ve also read about the companies that have sent us products to give away at the contests and raffles. Well, here’s a sneak preview of some of the items you could win! Hoss Technical Gear Tifosi Optics Kilo and Q2 Princetontec EOS Terry Bicycles Team Socks…

Got chased by a dog.

After a year of commuting by bike to work, today was the first time I was chased by a dog. Man, it caught me offguard and scared the living s__t out of me. I wasn’t a big dog, so I just outran it. Here’s an article that I found regarding dogs. By Fred Matheny and…

2 Wheels are Better Than 4

  If you have a job and a bicycle, Steve Nelson and Marcia Richards just might inspire you to use one to get to the other. “Fort Collins is conducive to bicycling,” Richards said. “All the streets have generous shoulders or bike lanes to accommodate cyclists, not to mention the beautiful trails we have here.”…

Bicycle Film Festival Hits Los Angeles

The BFF is the largest bicycle related event in the country. Now in it’s sixth year, the festival brings together bikers from all styles -€œ from the BMX trickster, to the hardcore bike messenger, to the couple taking an easy Sunday ride. The four-day festival is for anyone who can remember the first time they…

The Bicycle Lane

This weekend we finally got around to check out The Bicycle Lane Bike shop in Fullerton, CA. We met Marty Taylor, the shop owner, on the OC ride of Silence. The Bicycle Lane is no ordinary shop, it actually caters to Bike commuters! The shop is stocked with Kona Smokes, Kona Dews, KHS Urban X‘s…

Retailer VS. Shop Bikes

FAQ: Why should I spend $300 bucks on a commuter bike when I can go to Wal-mart and spend half of that? Price: $189.00 VS Price: $299.00 Here at commute by bike we promote riding ANY bike to work. We also believe that a good commuter bike can make a huge difference on the success…

Benefits of a Bicycle

Check out this article from our friends at Cicle.org The British Medical Association has estimated that the health benefits of bicycling outweigh the risks by twenty to one. Regular cyclists enjoy a fitness level equal to that of a person ten years younger. -National Forum for Coronary Heart Disease Foundation, Sharp Cycling at least 3…