Two years ago I was searching for a ‘commuter’ specific bicycle. I was lucky to find the Kona Smoke in a shop close to my house. I also got it for a decent deal, $300 bucks out the door. With gas prices being so high, recreational cyclists are turning to commuting by bike. The 2007…
Commute by Bike
Fixed Gear Braking Compared To a Coaster Brake
Dang man, I still can’t do that….
Weird Bikes
I think its great how people’s imagination goes wild when it comes to tweaking their bikes. This is cool. But PINK? Barf bag not included! You gotta have legs of steel to pedal this bad boy.
Jumping With The Montague Paratrooper
Montague Corporation states that their Paratrooper can be air dropped and be ready for action. As a Paratrooper myself, I was more than happy to put it to the test. A few days ago, my Unit conducted an Airborne Operation. It was the perfect opportunity to jump the Paratrooper. But before the jump was to…
Primal Wear Rocks!!
I’ve been a Metal head since High School (Class of ’88). Primal Wear came out with cool AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden and other hard rock bands last year. Me, Wearing my Judas Priest jersey. Primal wear keeps adding more designs and more bands to their ‘Rock Jerseys Line‘, way cool if you are a…
Bicycle Tattoo
Each tattoo means something different to every person. But how much of a bike geek do you have to be to get a bicycle tattoo?
DIY Hydrated Messenger Bag
The first thing you want to do is grab your favorite messenger bag, this case, it was the Banjo Brothers Messenger Bag. You’ll also need the bladder from your hydration pack. If you don’t have one, run to the nearest Target store and pick up a bladder for as little as $10. Fill up your…
Hi Tech Fixie
Three bicyclists; a mountain biker, a roadie and a fixie were sitting naked in a sauna. Suddenly there was a beeping sound. The mountain biker pressed his forearm and the beeping stopped. The others looked at him questioningly. “That was my pager,” he said, “I have a micro chip under the skin of my arm.”…
Raleigh One Way First Impression
I have joined the likes of Nick and RL by riding a fixed gear bike to work. I’d always wanted a fixed gear bike, and my wish was finally granted by our newest partner, Raleigh USA. I’m one of the lucky ones to receive a 2007 Raleigh One Way. What’s unique about this bike is…
Interbike 2006
I’m back and settled in after a successful Interbike. We had the excellent opportunity of getting a corner of the VooDoo Cycles booth. It kept things interesting with the great cast of characters cycling through the booth. Here is a pick of the booth …..
Fossil Fool's Down Low Glow
The folks at Fossil Fool sent us a Down Low Glow Kit to review. Just to let you know…cuz the photos don’t do it any justice, this thing is SUPER bright! Here’s the battery pack that lasts for 4.5 hours. This is a shot with the flash on…its still bright! This is me riding it…
This looks too familiar…
Do you ever feel like this guy?
Things my buddies didn't tell me about riding a fixie
I dialed in the Raleigh One Way yesterday and took it for a 10 minute ride around my neighborhood. Today, I rode it to work (8 miles), ‘fixie’ style. Here is what I learned: When making a turn, make sure your turn is wide enough to have enough pedal clearance. Why? Because you are still…
Banjo Brothers Saddlebag Pannier Review
Product:Banjo Brothers Saddlebag Panniers SADDLEBAG PANNIERS – One-piece saddlebag design is easy-on and easy-off. It’s ideal for commuting or a weekend trip to a nearby bed and breakfast. The bags are low-profile, so they won’t slow you down. They also feature cinch straps on top to hold extra gear. * 1500 cubic inch capacity *…
Bike on Halloween with the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association
The Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association invites you to celebrate Halloween on your bike. The tumbling Creek Mountain Bike rumble X is scheduled for Oct. 28-29 on the grounds of Gainesville State College in Gainesville. Registration begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday for the festival and at 8 a.m. on Sunday for the cross-country race. Continue…
Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturers named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: ARC Lithium…
Raleigh One Way ———>
Christmas was way too early for us. Raleigh USA just sent us a One Way to review! The One Way is a flip flop fixie single speed commuter made with Reynolds 520 Steel Baby! I immediately called Moe once I saw the box…”Dude, you gotta come over! The One Way is here!!!!!” Here’s Moe salavating…
Strange Things Happen Behind The Wheel
When riding your bike, whether for recreation or commuting to work you tend to notice drivers doing the weirdest things. It’s strange how people act different once they get behind the wheel. Some instantly get hit with road rage, while others think they’re invisible to the world and start doing funny things. Every so often…
BIKING ROCKS….
You wake up early a Monday morning just to see the sun rise. You go for a nice long ride. At 0530, no traffic you have the road all for your self, good temperature, the smell of clean air. You find a place you think might be a good one to welcome a new day….
30 DEGREES AND YOU WANT TO DO WHAT?
I guess it takes a lot of dedication and fortitude to get up in the morning and go for a bike ride before the sun is up with a 30 degree cold weather. My buddy Randy and I decided to do that this morning. It was freezing, it reminded us of old times field operations;…
Cold Weather Clothing
It’s that time of year again. Cold weather is coming and is here to stay. To some the choice of commuting by bike or driving to work is starting to become a harder choice. Dressing appropriately may help persuade you to continue riding and assist to make your commute more enjoyable. I found an ARTICLE…
Diamondback Transporter
Yup, that’s right we scored ourselves a brand spankin’ new Diamondback Transporter. This beautiful box was waiting for me once I got home! Ooooh Aahhhh….mmmm I love that new bike smell. I yanked this bad boy out of the box and it gets a big thumbs up! So how does this…become a bike? With magical-mechanic…
Loaner Bike
Do you ever let your friends borrow your bike? It seems like every time I go for a ride with some buddies, at least one of my bikes would be a loaner. I really don’t have a problem with that at all. It’s a great opportunity for me to share my experiences I’ve had with…