Commuting Gear

Burley Travoy – A New Generation of Trailers

While at Frostbike a few weeks back we were introduced to the Burley Travoy.  A new cargo trailer from the folks at Burley.  This trailer is much different than any trailer you may have seen so make sure to click through all the photos.

The trailer is more all than wide, and utilizes different types of [...]

Tucker & Bloom Simple Messenger Bag : Introduction

A colorful duck Cotton Canvas bag with an minimalistic approach to a messenger bag.
Details from the company
Tucker & Bloom Simple Messenger Bag
MSRP : $99
Made from 100% Duck Cotton Canvas, with optional water resistant backing.
Adjustable strap inside of flap for fastening a bike lock, newspaper, or umbrella.
Removable cross-strap for biking
Heavy duty cam buckle or metal slide [...]

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 [...]

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 gear range [...]

Video Podcast : Update on Vega 200 & Perfect Commuter Bike

In this podcast I go over how the Light & Motion Vega 200 review is going. In the second clip I show you how the Long Haul Trucker from our Perfect Commuter Bike Build is sitting.
Let me know any questions, comments or opinions. I’m still trying to work out these podcast in order to be [...]

Video Podcast: Keen Coronado Cruiser Review

A very brief video of benefits and initial thoughts of the Keen Coronado Cruiser on review. A full overview will be in the next week for both Bike Shop Girl and Commute By Bike.

This product was given to me at no charge for reviewing. I was not paid or bribed to give this [...]