St. George resident John Swofford belongs to a biker club. It’s not what you think: There are no Harleys or loud engines or leather jackets among this group. In fact, this club is more of a mindset and it includes a group of fellows who commute to work each day from Staten Island to Manhattan…
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Que Onda Guero?
I recently got the new Beck CD, Guero. All I can say is, Muy Bueno! I uploaded it to my Rio Cali MP3 Player so I can listen to it when I ride. You can purchase Guero Here.
The Princess is Here!
Ok folks, my lovely wife Priscilla “The Bike Princess” will be joining the ranks of Commute By Bike. So keep an eye out for her postings, reviews and updates. Her contributions will be an added benefit since there are allot of women that ride the trails, the road and to work.
Bell Citi Helmet Review Just Posted
Check out the new review for the Bell Citi Helmet.
Bell Citi Helmet
Overview: Model: Citi-Commuter Helmet Built with all the urban sensibilities of the Metro but with a few less frills, the new Citi delivers midrange features at a base-model price. From the new ErgoDial fit system for easy sizing adjustments to the durability of Fusion In-Mold construction, the Citi delivers like a bike messenger in traffic….
Inertia Designs Business Pannier Review
I rode to work with Inertia Design’s business pannier attached to my Kona Smoke. I was able to fit my lunch bag, pants, a shirt, wallet, camera, keys, a few bills, and my checkbook in it. The pannier was very easy to install and didn’t offset my balance at all. Cheers: Cool looking pannier, looks…
Park PCS-1 Workstand and BK-2 Rollup Workshop review
We received a Park PCS-1 work-stand and a BK-2 rollup workshop from Park Tools to review. The PCS-1 stand was very easy to put together, I only needed a hex wrench and pliers to put it together. The stand is very sturdy, and very adjustable. Here are the specs of the PCS-1: ” Height adjustment…
Woodstock 505-First Impression
Our new Partner Woodstock Bikes sent us the 505 to review. After opening the box I was pleasantly surprised to see that the bike came with a sweet pair of Shimano M520 Clipless Pedals, SPD cleats for my shoes, Allen wrenches that I needed to assemble the bike, relfectors, all the manuals and finally what…
A passion for pedaling
With its downtown location, Veloshop, a combination bicycle repair and accessories store, naturally serves its share of bike messenger and racing customers. Lately, though, owner Molly Cameron has fielded a newer breed of patron: white-collar customers who, having ridden into work, leave their bikes for repairs while they do their 9-to-5 thing. “I’m getting tons…
First Impression of the Business Pannier by Intertia Designs
Our new partners, Inertia Designs, have sent us a Business Pannier to evaluate. My first impression of this pannier was, well, this thing doesn’t look like a pannier!! Aside from the hooks and the bungee cord, this pannier will pass as a briefcase and a nice one too. The pannier is very roomy, it has…
Rio Cali MP3 Player Review
Come check it out! I bought myself an MP3 player for Father’s Day and so far so good. Read the Review.
Rio Cali 128 MB MP3 Player
Overview: RIO Cali 128mb Mp3 Player DVD 18-hours of continuous playback with one AAA battery Compatible with computers with USB 1.1 ports running Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP, Mac OS X 128 MB of memory for over 2 hours of MP3 or 4 hours of WMA music Secure Digital card/MMC expansion slot provides up…
Xootr Swift Gets Plenty of Attention
Today I decided to ride the Xootr Swift to work. It’s a great feeling to ride such a comfortable bike. Dang this bike gets so much attention from people. The funny part was that right when I pulled up to my building, the security guard was calling me and was saying that I can’t bring…
Pedaling to Save Cash
Check out this old article from June of 1981. These guys saved $12,000 by riding their bikes! PEDAL POWER My job site was 15 miles from our trailer, but I was too thrilled with our new austere budget to let that fact bother me. I quickly conditioned myself to long-distance bicycling . . . a…
Xootr Swift-First Impression
About 2 weeks ago we received the Xootr Swift to test and review. As for our first impression, this foldable bike scores high on style, functionality and performance. Once I got the Swift, I showed it off to my co-workers and even rode it around the office. After being scolded by a manager, I took…
Bikes Put to Good Use
When city inspector Allen LaFan decided to buy a bike in March hoping to lose pounds and cut gas costs, he wasn’t looking much further than his wallet and his midsection. He never guessed he’d pioneer the first inspector bike program in the state and possibly the country, inspiring city inspectors nationwide to consider trading…
New Review Posted!
Save tons of money by checking out the newest review posted: Video Bike Repair
Video Bike Repair DVD
Overview: Video Bike Repair DVD This DVD video about mountain bike repair will set you free from the high costs of repairing your bike through bike shops! If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth a thousand service manuals. Although this DVD is geared toward mountain bikes, the tips and techniques…
New Article
New Article Posted! It’s about making your commute affordable with out sacrificing quality. Read it here.
Affordable Commuting Without Sacrificing Quality
With gas prices nearing $3.00 per gallon or $40 per tank, bike commuting is just the smartest thing a person can do. Taking responsibility of our own lives to save money, live better, and be healthier can all be done on two wheels. Most people think that bicycle commuting is so far fetched and that…
Quick Tips on Bike Commuting
Make sure your bike has a white reflector on front, and a red reflector on back. It is also helpful to have reflectors or reflective tape on your wheels, and on your pedals (any part of the bike that moves a lot when you ride is a good candidate for reflective material — the movement…
A Great Bike…Which happens to fold
The great folks at Xootr have provided us a Swift to review. It’s a sharp looking foldable bike. It took me no more than 5 seconds to fold and unfold the bike. The color scheme is really cool, it kinda reminds me of the Honda Civic SI or the Dodge Viper. Here are the Specs…
These are the exact reasons why we ride our bikes to work! Ridiculous” is the way many local drivers described Tuesday’s gasoline pump prices, as the American Automobile Association reported recordhigh prices on the national scale. “They’re too high,” said Andrea Garcia, 60, who drives a fuel-efficient Pontiac Vibe to clean houses and to shuttle…