We all know that maintaining our bikes is the same as feeding and caring for our kids right? Ok that was a bit over board. But seriously, making sure that our bikes are running like a well oiled machine is easier than you think. Read the new Article!
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Bicycle Maintenance
Keeping your bike maintained is cheaper than you think. For the most part you can easily do it yourself in the comfort of your own garage. Basic care of your bike doesn’t require any special tools, just the ones you already have. I will list some of the basic things you can do your self…
Two-wheel travel takes off
With gas prices slamming motorists, two-wheeled means of travel are starting to get a lot more attention these days. Nationwide, people are purchasing bicycles in record numbers. And motorized scooters — some of which get more than 80 miles per gallon — are gaining in popularity as well. “Ever since gas prices have gone up,…
Changing gears
With the cost of four-wheel transportation so expensive these days, more people are turning to the two-wheel alternative. That’s the scene at New Mexico Bike and Sport, which is located off Cordova Road, next to Trader Joe’s . “Sales have picked up, and so has our service area,” said Jesse Deaux, who works at the…
Smith Optics Threshold Review
Check out the new review for the Smith Optics Threshold.
Woodstock 505-Update
From the Commuter Review that Moe performed for us, we all know that the 505 is more than capable of being a great commuter bike. Moe also mentioned that it is also a great bike for the trails. Here’s Michael going over some roots with the 505. To make sure that this claim was true,…
Terry, the first and last name in women's cycling
Just recently Terry Bicycles partnered up with us and sent a Commuter Skort and the T Girl Helmet Beanie for me to review. Terry Bicycles carries nothing but women’s cycling (sorry guys as cool as some of this stuff is, you can’t have it!) gear from complete bicycles, jerseys, shorts, glasses and even jewelry. They…
Bicycle sales are up
It was a sales trend first sparked by the oil embargo of the 1970’s. Now it looks like high gas prices are bringing bicycling back. Greg Daniels is finally having the last laugh. “I’ve been riding for years and among all the harassment I’ve gotten about being a bicyclist, I’ve been telling people all along…
Critical Mass is Thirteen: The Culture War is Older (and far from over)
Courtesy of Indy Bay: Amazing to think it’s been 13 years since the first “Commute Clot” brought together about 50 bicyclists at “PeeWee” Herman Plaza at the foot of Market Street in San Francisco. Within a few short months it had gained the moniker “Critical Mass” and the excitement and euphoria and sheer novelty of…
Oregon Walk + Bike To School Day
Tomorrow is the Oregon Walk + Bike to School Day. The 2004 Oregon Walk + Bike to School Day was held on October 6, 2004, and over 7,400 kids and 1,100 adults participated at 45 schools around the state! Some schools reported that over 90% of their students walked or biked. This year we hope…
Woodstock 505 Commuter Review
Disclaimer: As a product reviewer for the Crooked Cog Network, 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. I am not compensated in any way by companies that send in their goods to…
Woodstock 505 Commuter Review
Commuting on a Mtn Bike? Why sure! Although I prefer road/hybrid bikes to commute, I decided to give the 505 a try. I kept it stock, no slicks or city tires, full blown knobbies. I just added my ‘portable’ rear rack and on my way I went. Click here to keep reading.
Our Review on Giatex….
A while back I wrote a review of the Giatex S*port stretchable bike. Giatex bikes liked our non-biased review so much that they have added it to their site!! (Click here to read it).
Rise and Shine!
While some of you were still in your nice cozy beds, I took the opportunity to get my work out on at 5:30am. Instead of doing my usual routine of riding a bike or running, I got on the Trikke 8. Equipped with the Hydrapak Ammo on my back with my helmet mounted Princetontec Eos…
Finishline Products
Just recently the nice folks at Finishline sent us a boat load of products to test and review! Here’s a list of things they sent: Professional Shop Apron Shop Quality Chain Cleaner with Dry Teflon Lube and Multi Degreaser 20z bottle of Degreaser 2 Cans of Metro Spray (perfect for bike commuters!) Speed Clean EcoTech2…
This is Public Transportati0n at its best!
A Human Powered Bus seen in Eindhoven, the Netherlands… The “bus” takes 32 pedallers, a driver and a guide. It is constructed on a truck chassis, weighs 2500 kg and uses 80 meters of bike chain… The contraption has been used to bring technology students from Eindhoven University of Technology to a brewery and back……
Hydrapak Ammo
Just recently Hydrapak became our partner and sent us a the AMMO to review. Here are the specs: fluid capacity- 100 fl. oz. gear volume-915 cu. in. empty pack weight-2 lbs. 2 oz. Rugged ballistic nylon construction, separate zippered resevoir compartment, tri-lobal padded back, bottom pocket for tools, two side zippered pockets, front gear pocket…
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Ibex X-Ray Build Part II
Got a few components for the Ibex X-ray: 1. Ritchey Logic Girder XC 700 Rims from www.ibexbikes.com 2. Evo Carbon Cyclocross Fork from www.ibexbikes.com 3. Ritchey Logic Speedmax 700X32c Tires 4. Ritchey Logic Comp Handlebar 5. Truvativ XR Stem 6. Shimano 34T Singlespeed Crank and BB 7. Speed V MTB Saddle (not pictured) 8. Chain….
Ibex Trophy 770
We’ve been reviewing the Ibex 770 for a while now and we’re very impressed so far on its road and trail ability. Here’s Priscilla doing a bit of trail riding with the 770 at the Fullerton Loop. Just some nice scenery… And another shot of Priscilla with the Ibex. Priscilla thought the Ibex 770 is…
Suddenly, cycling makes cents
Greg Weisman (blue shirt) and Russel Neiss of Jackson have taken up bike riding to reduce their gasoline bill. Neiss often rides his bike to and from work in north Jackson. Weisman enjoys riding the streets of the downtown area for recreation. Each morning for the last two weeks, northeast Jackson resident Russel Neiss has…
Smith Optics
Just recently Smith Optics have partnered up with Commute By Bike. They sent us the Theory and Threshold to review. What I like about Smith is that they offer a Limited Lifetime Warranty and a boat load of products to fit your needs. Not only that, but they sponsor some of the biggest names in…
Singlespeed Cyclocross Build Part I
We received an Ibex X-ray Cyclocross frame from our partners at www.ibexbikes.com to build. If you have seen my Redline Monocog Build, this build will be similar as well. We are building a Singlespeed Cyclocross Commuting Machine. Building this bike as an SS will keep the cost down, and will make the build off simpler….
Commuters trade the gas pedal for bike pedals
Matt Rawlings, 20, a junior Information Science major at the University of Pittsburgh, rides his bicycle on Forbes Ave. in Oakland. Stephen Wreschnig gets up every morning and commutes to work, like most people do. But, like a growing number of people, he doesn’t drive. He spends an hour riding his bicycle 10 miles from…