We have all seen it, a cyclist riding down a one way street going the wrong direction, blowing a stop sign, or just not obeying the rules of the road and riding all over the place with out any where with all, acting as if because they are on two wheels the have the right…
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2010 NAHBS Interview Series : Paul Component Engineering
The largest series of interviews of frame and part builders, leading up to the North American Handmade Bicycle Show February 26-28, 2010.. Make sure to add us on Twitter for the latest show news. Basics: Whats your name: Paul Price Where are you based out of? Chico, (Northern) CA How did you get in to…
2010 NAHBS Interview Series : Capricorn Bicycles
The largest series of interviews of frame and part builders, leading up to the North American Handmade Bicycle Show February 26-28, 2010.. Make sure to add us on Twitter for the latest show news. Basics Whats your name: Bradley Wilson Where are you based out of? Minneapolis How did you get into frame building? I…
Urbana Bikes: First Look
Jerome Roy of Montreal, Quebec is a committed year round bike commuter. “I know what makes a bike work at 20 below after an evening at five,” he says. He’s carried drill presses and children on his bikes. “I think a bike can often replace a car.” Roy has designed bikes for fun: bikes with…
2010 NAHBS Interview Series : Strong Frames
The largest series of interviews of frame and part builders, leading up to the North American Handmade Bicycle Show February 26-28, 2010.. Make sure to add us on Twitter for the latest show news. Basics: What’s your name?. Carl Strong Where are you based out of?. Bozeman MT in the heart of the Rockies How…
2010 NAHBS Interview Series : Groovy Cycle Works
The largest series of interviews of frame and part builders, leading up to the North American Handmade Bicycle Show February 26-28, 2010.. Make sure to add us on Twitter for the latest show news. Basics Whats your name: Rody Walter Where are you based out of? Groovy Cycleworks is located in Wooster, Ohio How did…
Mission Workshop : A New Sponsor
Please bring a warm welcome to the newest sponsor of Commute by Bike, Mission Workshop. Mission Workshop is a new company getting ready to launch their amazing urban styled cargo backpacks. The guys behind Mission are well versed in bag making, coming from a background at Chrome. Their bags are well thought out, with the…
James's Mobile Audio/Visual Trailer.
Check out this cool custom trailer created by James of Globe Cycles. He has taken the idea of a custom build to a whole new level and is using it to travel around and do presentations about his epic round-the-world record setting ride and further his cause to raise money for Parkinson’s Disease research. James…
2010 NAHBS : Ant Bike, Mike Flanigan Short Film
The man behind Ant Bike, is Mike Flanigan. A great guy that was the original person to introduce me to great looking “utility bikes.” It was the summer that I was running a shop in Bedford, MA. I met Ant Bike Mike through the internet and one day he rode his lovely bike over to…
Weekly Round Up : What Was Going on When I was Busy
This past week has been rough. Blogging is a side hobby/job for me, so it take a back burner if things get too overwhelming in life. Right now I am struggling to find the time. Firstly I have my family, which needs time after work or on my days off, this part of my life…
Lone Peak Has Arrived!
We have a new line of bike panniers and accessories that we are excited about, Lone Peak, American made in Salt Lake City, Utah since 1979, with affordable quality in mind. Lone Peak offers a full line of bike panniers and bags to outfit your ride for any use, whether it is a big bike…
Sean's Home Made Bike Trailer Revisited
Back in January we wrote a post about Sean from Australia who had created a really cool custom trailer out of an old school table and some parts you could find around the house or hardware store. One cool thing that Sean had done was to design his own custom hitch for his trailer.
Nigels's Weekly Family Shopper
Nigel was kind enough to send us a photo from across the pond of his weekly shopping setup. Its a great use of the Carry Freedom Y-frame bike trailer and stack-able plastic containers. Nigel claims that he can use this trailer along with a set of rear panniers to shop for a family of four…
Its The Weekend! What Are You Doing?
Well its the weekend again, just in time. Although to some this weekend holds a time honored tradition of eating and drinking to much and sitting in front of a large screen watching overpaid warriors of the grid iron battle it out for the ultimate prize to be had in a grass field that is…
The New Bike Trailer Blog!
The Bike Trailer Blog needs you! Our sister blog, the Bike Trailer Blog is getting a face lift. We’re turning Bike Trailer Blog form a general catch all blog about bike trailers to a blog filled with and fueled by reader, customer and user content. We want the Bike Trailer blog to become the peoples…
The Bike Trailer Blog Needs You!
WE NEED YOUR INPUT! Here at the Bike Trailer Blog we are going in a new direction with the blog, driven by your photos and stories of your bike trailers and experiences and our excitement of our development of the Wandertec BONGO Bike Cargo Trailer and a range of BONGO trailer accessories designed to set…
Banjo Brothers Waterproof Trunk Review : Introduction
The guys at Banjo Brothers are churning out new product every few months it seems.. The latest creation is what they call a “Waterproof Trunk” bag.. This massive bag has been able to hold extra clothes and my lunch with room to give, plus because it mounts under your saddle you don’t need any racks installed to…
Steve's Banana Boat
We received a few pics from Steve, telling us about his 2009 RAGBRAI experience using a custom ride that he was able to find through another Bike Trailer Blog post, we love bringing people together, and a great theme added by Steve and his friends.
Shimano Alfine Internally Geared 11 Speed
On the Surly Long Haul Trucker message boards, a fellow brought up that the internally geared Alfine group from Shimano is coming out with an 11-speed version. From the fellow, Vik’s, blog : Shimano has shaken up their internal geared hub lineup with a new 11 speed Alfine hub. I’m super stoked to see the…
Q&A : Bike Lights
A reader wrote in asking questions about lights, read his question and then my personal answer.. From there, I turn the table to you all, what do you think he could do to avoid cars pulling out? Q: I wanted to get your input on lights/ being seen. Most of my morning commute is in…
We are Live on Versus.com
Commute By Bike, and Bike Shop Girl is now syndicated at Versus.com to help lead the cycling community with commuting tips, stories and how to.. Much like we do on Commute By Bike already but to a bigger community!. I will be writing for Versus on commuter needs as well as showing highlights from events such as…
Update from League of American Bicyclist
If you aren’t signed up for the League of American Bicyclist email list, you should sign up now.. Incase you don’t, here are some things that peaked my interest from the latest newsletter The State of the Union speech has been given, the budget has been introduced, and now Congress and our state legislatures are…
Basic Ways to Stay Dry this Winter & Spring
The snow is melting outside which will leave me for a wet commute to work into the morning.. Here are the basic ways I keep dry during the rainy season. Fenders – Full coverage fenders are best but even a race style fender that clips on and off quickly will keep the mud off your…
Top Commuter Bike Resources and Reviews
Bike commuting is all over the news and maybe your work place has signed on for the commuter tax benefits.. We want to help you get on that bike and out using this amazing piece of transportation.. The more cyclist that are out on the road, the more we will be taken seriously and moving…