Gear

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 [...]

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 [...]

Severe Winter Weather Advisory

Our guest writer today is Doug Rozelman.  He is a co-worker of mine and an avid cyclist.  Slo
wly he is trying to learn to use his bike for daily task, and to live the cycling lifestyle.  Read his first post Why I Go By Bike for good background on his commuting.

As irony would have it, [...]

Handlebar Side Thoughts : Continued

Several weeks ago we went down the road of handlebar selection during the group build of the Surly Long Haul Trucker. I’m still venturing down this road slowly and have ordered in several various handlebars, with many more on the way. The biggest issue I’ve had is trying out handlebars that use road [...]

2009 Top Commuting Products : Lights

It seems weekly I’m modifying one bike or another, trying out the newest or greatest product.  Most of the time it is on my own dime, working in a bike shop I get to see all the cool things, and crave all the cool things too.  Here are some of my favorite things I’ve tried [...]

Top 5 Winter Commuting Tires (Non Stud)

It is that time of year, you take off your slicks and add a tire to your bike that will grip in the rainy or icy conditions. There are a good amount of tires out there that I highly recommend but for now. I’ll look at you all to give me [...]