Interview with Jimmy Rigsby of Woodstock Bikes. How long has Woodstock Bikes been around? We started planning Woodstock Bikes in early 2003. We officially went into business in late 2004. We received our first load of inventory in late April of 2005 and sold our first model, the Woodstock 505, in May of 2005. As…
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Yukon HL Bike – Headlight Review
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Yukon HL Bike – Headlight Review
Overview: Princeton-Tec is a well respected and innovative company, and a leader in sports lighting products for over 30 years. The Yukon HL Bike light is a good example of why they are so successful. My test of the Yukon HL Bike light, was to evaluate it’s effectiveness and worthiness as a bicycle commuting headlight for a daily commuter. Disclaimer:…
Woodstock Bikes Sale!
Just in time for the holidays! Woodstock is having a sale on the 505 for only $599! Check it out! You can read more about the 505 from our REVIEW.
Allen Racks 144a Trunk Mount Review
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Allen Racks 144A Review
Overview: At Allen, our goal is to design and manufacture the finest bicycle carrying, parking, and storage racks available. Ever since Dick Allen started making rear mounted bicycle carriers in his garage in Lincoln, Massachusetts in 1967, our company has been committed to producing the highest quality, easiest to use racks on the market. Allen…
Win Some Swag!
Enter now and win this! Here’s what’s included: 20oz can of new Foaming Simple Green Bike Cleaner/Degreaser 9.5 oz bottle of White Lightning Chain Lubricant 1 Dual-Bristle Chain Brush 5oz Tube of Simple Green Hand Cleaner Gel 1 Simple Green Scrubbing Pad All you have to do is answer a simple trivia question. Here we…
I only ride to work – Riding IS their work
“On a good day it feels like flying,” said Dana Heater, 31, a five-year courier with a large forearm tattoo and a nose ring. “It’s like we’re the only people in the city and everyone else are obstacles. It’s really a dead-end job, but it’s beautiful.” Read more…
Ibex Trophy 770 Update
This past weekend as I mentioned before, Priscilla and I entered a XC Mtn bike race. Priscilla rode her favorite bike, the Ibex Trophy 770 for the event. Here’s what she had to say about the Trophy 770: This past weekend I had the privilege of hitting the trail with the Ibex Trophy. Boy did…
commutebybike.com Racers?
This past weekend Priscilla (my wife) and I entered the 14th annual Mt. Sac Fall Fat Tire Classic in Walnut Ca. Unfortunately our buddy Moe couldn’t participate in the race due to a knee injury. But he was cool enough to show up and take pictures for us. Thanks Moe! The race consisted of a…
Disabled List
It looks like the Tour de Poway did more than kicking my ass. My knee had been bothering every since the ride, especially when I would start riding uphill. I went to the Doctor on Wednesday and it turns out that I have sprained the muscle that connects the thigh to the knee. I was…
Fender Install
My commuting bike, a Giant Cypress LX (2004) has disc brakes, which made it a challenge to find the right fenders to install. But since I want to commute rain or shine, I had to “git-er-done”. I have documented the saga at bigfatgeek.net – and it has a happy ending! One step closer to all-weather…
Happy Birthday Moe!
A quick note, Moe has been instrumental to the success of Commute By Bike. We appreciate all his hard work and dedication on writing articles, reviews and his smarts. From all of us at Commute By Bike, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
The end all for Pump Vs. Co2 arguments
We’ll be testing out the Genuine Innovations Second Wind MTB Hybrid Inflation System. This is actually pretty cool because not only can you use a Co2 cratridge, but you can also use it as a hand pump! Here are some of the specs: New for 2005, Genuine Innovations is offering a new hybrid inflator, the…
Terry Bicycles Skort
Read Priscilla’s review on the Terry Bicycles Commuter Skort. READ HERE!
Terry Bicycles Commuter Skort
Overview: Ideal for taller riders or those who prefer more coverage, the Commuter skort has all the features of the Pro Racer, but with a little something extra-an inner short inseam of 8 inches and corresponding skirt length makes the Commuter fall 2 inches longer. Same fit and construction details. Fabric: sanded polyester microfiber skirt;…
Negative One x Negative One = Positive One
There are many things that add up to a total experience in commuting to work by bike. It's hard to relate to others that total experience. When we complain of a yelling motorist for instance, our non-biking friend isn't likely to think, "Yeah, that's for me." But our experience as a whole is so much…
Genuine Innovations CO2 Review!
Read about the Genuine Innovations Deluxe Tire Repair and Inflation Wallet review.
Genuine Innovations Deluxe Tire Repair and Inflation Wallet
Overview: The roots of Genuine Innovations date back to 1986 when Tony Hollars approached bike shop owner, Jeff Bleecker with his idea for a unique controllable CO2 tire inflator for bicycles. Innovations in Cycling was born in 1989 when Jeff & Tony went into production with their first CO2 inflation device, the “GT Instaflate” which…
Pedal Power: Fighting the high price of gasoline
Keith Cobb, Mount Angel Seminary student, rides his bike with an electric motor through the neighborhood. On any given day, Keith Cobb zips through Mount Angel on his bicycle, making the nearly 1-mile trek up the Mount Angel Abbey hill without breaking a sweat. His wife, Jo Garcia Cobb, passes cars on her bicycle with…
Ibex X-Ray Build Part III
I’ve finally finished building the X-ray! I was waiting for the Dia Compe brake levers to arrive, a ‘mishap’ happened that delayed the arrival of the levers by 3 weeks. I also opted to install a crank with a 44 tooth ring and Crank Brothers Egg Beater Chrome pedals. Front and rear purple anodized cantilever…
Wilderness Electric Bike Kit Review
We’ve posted our review on the Wilderness Energy Bike Kit.
Wilderness Electric Bike Kit
Overview: This motor using technology that has been around for over a century and is very simple in design. It has a positive wire going into the motor, and a negative wire coming out of it, and is driven by a single phase electrical pulse, sent from a Controller. Inside the motor, mechanic brushes and…
Bicycle Built for 7 – Yes It's Real
If I hadn’t seen it I wouldn’t believe it. This is the oddest pedaling vehicle I’ve ever seen. I can envision using it as a rental at parks or closed riding areas like our Riverwalk. I can see it being used for Spinning Classes. I can envision a group ride on one bike. Wow, what…