Let’s say your commuter bike is not just some Wally World special, but its actually a piece of engineering art, and its expensive and you like the paint job. Well you’re in luck pal, the folks at Instructables came up with a way to protect your bike from the daily abuses of your commute, and…
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Tip of the Day
Ever heard of dooring? Well it can kill you, so pay attention to the following video.
Bicycle Lift?
Check out this video, it shows the world’s only bicycle lift. It kinda works like an escalator, but not really.
Commuting by Bike, Part II
I rode to work on the ‘Electric bike’ about 4 times. I found myself pedaling most of the way to work and most of the way back. I felt like I was cheating by using the Electric Motor. Being an Ebay Junkie, I did a search on ‘Commuter Bikes’, and there it was… A Kona…
Woodstock 505
Woodstock 505 Brief Description: If your commute involves some trail riding or if you want a commuter/recreational bike, the Woodstock 505 is good choice. Manufacturer: Woodstock Bikes Price Range: $599.99 Where to Buy it:Woodstock website. Specs: Click here for our Commuter Review.
Beautiful Brea
On Sunday morning right before church, I decided to play tourist and took the KHS Latte on a little ride to DownTown Brea. There’s a statue that I love that is right on Brea Blvd between Tower Records and the Italian restaurant. Check it out! Its basically an angel busting through a wall…Here’s…
2 Ft of Snow
It’s been a long dry winter in Northern AZ, but finally the skies have opened up and dumped 2 feet of snow on us. The moisture was much needed and it is great to see the snow again. But being cooped up in the house for a week makes me long for the summer cycling…
Giatex Sport*able
2005 Giatex Sport*able Brief Description: Small inexpensive bike that can stretch in seconds. Perfect for those train/short bike commute combinations. Manufacturer: Giatex Price Range: $255 -$359 Where to buy: Online Dealers and Select Dealers Specs: Frame: Hi Ten Steel Stretching Tube: Stainless Steel Handlebar Stem: Adjustable in seconds with no tools required Seat Post: Adjustable…
Sun Bicycles EZ1 SX
2005 Sun Bicycles EZ1 SX Brief Description: This is one of the easiest, most comfortable and predictable entry level recumbents to ride. Manufacturer: Sun Bicycles Price Range: $500-$600 Where to buy: Select Dealers Specs: Wheel Base: 56.5″ (143cm) Overall Length: 73″ (185cm) Seat Height: 24.5″ (62mm) X-Seam Range: 34-48″ (84-122cm) Gear Inch Value: 17.5 to…
Our first P1sseeze Contest Winner
Meet Guillermo “Willy” Martinez of Ontario, Ca. He is the winner of our first P1sseezee Contest. You still have a chance to win your own bottle of Pisseezee by entering our photo contest! Just in case you don’t know what P1sseezee is, its an amazing bike wash! This bottle of pure genius is the…
Xootr Swift
Xootr Swift Brief Description: This is a fast, fun and versatile bike. The best part, it folds! Manufacturer: Xootr Price Range:$679 Where to buy it: Xootr Website and select dealers. Specs: Frame. 6061-T6 custom-profiled aluminum tubing, TIG welded. Patent-pending TrusFold system for maximum frame rigidity. Horizontal dropouts with replaceable derailleur hanger. CroMoly straight taper fork….
Commuter Bikes
So after reading our inspiring articles about riding our bikes to work you are thinking about trying it yourself. But what kind of bike should you ride? Fear not dear friend, just click on ‘Commuter Bikes‘ on the links section of this Blog! You will see brief descriptions and specs on most of the bikes…
Why I'm a Bicycle Commuter
October 2004, it was a Monday morning. Although I was obediently tucked into my cubicle and appeared to be working, it was just my body going through the motions. My mind was many miles away. I was shopping for my first bike in 15 years. I had gone to a local bike shop on Saturday and chatted with a…
Changing The World One Bike At a Time
Read our newest article about La Moda Bicycle Garage out of Anaheim Ca. Not only do they fix bikes, but they also feed the homeless.
La Moda Bicycle Garage
A few weeks ago, one of my friends dropped off a flyer that talked about a bicycle garage called “La Moda Bicycle Garage.” This is a place where people can come and “fix their bicycles for free and explore pleasurable alternatives to car culture”. So this past Saturday, I loaded up all three of my…
Kona Smoke
2005 Kona Smoke with optional accesories Brief Description: With love it or hate it styling, the Kona Smoke is a very reliable, inexpensive way to ride to work. Manufacturer: Kona Bikes Price Range: $300-$399 Where to buy it: Kona Website or their Kona Dealers. Specs: Frame: tubing Kona Butted Cromoly Fork: Kona Project Two Headset:…
Ibex Corrida LT 4.4
2005 Ibex Corrida LT 4.4 Brief Description:This bike is considered a ‘flat-bar’ road bike. It rides like a road bike, but its comfortable like a mountain bike. Want to get to your destination fast? This is the bike to have. Manufacturer: Ibex Bikes Price Range: $599 Where to buy: www.ibexbikes.com Specs: Frame: Double-Butted 6061 aluminum…
Top Ten Reasons NOT to Commute by Bike
The Big Fat Geeks Top Ten ReasonsNOTto Commute by Bike 10 Your health insurance is a company benefit and your increased health would equate to a loss by using your benefits less. 9 Its hard to smoke, put on make-up, shave, or talk on a cell phone when you’re cycling. 8 You won’t spend as much quality…
Xootr Swift 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….
P1sseezee Dis The Dirt Winner!
Congrats to our P1sseezee Dis The Dirt Winner, Gil Martinez of Ontario, California! He answered the 2 part question correctly: 1.Kuwahara 2.Bobby Porter (stunt man) A few of you answered that Bob Haro was the stunt man for this scene. But the correct answer is long time stunt man, and personal friend Bobby Porter. Bob…
Belt By Bicycle Parts
Yup! One of my favorite sites, Instructables is a it again, check out the newest entry. Bicycle Parts Belt! Check it out!
AdventureCyclist,PedalthePlanet,Bike4Travel
In the last few weeks we’ve added several new dealers to our list. Recently Adventure Cyclist www.adventurecycling.org added us to their online store and the CELLO will be available in their spring catalog. Also Pedal the Planet www.pedaltheplanet.com , a bike-touring specific online-retailer added us to their excelent mix of bicycle touring products. We are…
Biketown 2006
Do you or do you know of someone that wants to commute by bike but doesn’t have a decent bike to commute? Bicycling Magazine is having their annual Biketown give away for selected cities. Click here for details.
For The Love of DIRT!
Ok hang on to your seats…the makers of “The Collective” have introduced a brand new mountain bike video called ROAM, due out in April 2006. I know I know, this is a commuter website and that mountain biking really doesn’t have to do with commuting by bike (or does it?). But its such a cool…