I’m tentatively going to expand into merchandise and small product sales on Commute By Bike and Bike Shop Girl.  But I would like your feedback.  What type of things would you purchase through us vs Amazon?  Would it be enough to know you are supporting a great resource to purchase that light or bag through [...]

While the Thanksgiving holiday is looming, I wanted to share with you any/all Black Friday deals I find on commuting gear. Here is numero uno, from Madsen Cycles. The pretty cool utility bike, with the “bucket” for hauling children, Christmas trees and all your in between.
From Madsen Cycles :
Black Friday is upon us [...]

There are more “commuter lights” coming to the market.  Two of these that hit last year are are the Light & Motion Vega lights.  These two different lights come with two different lumen powers, and different battery charge times.

Details from Light & Motion
Vega 120
Lumens : 120
Run Time : 2 hours
Charge Time : 10 hours
Weight : [...]

There’s a shop in Wisconsin called Wheel & Sprocket, located in Milwaukee.   There is something hiding under the claimed “largest shop in Wisconson” title.  It’s a small fixed gear and single speed company called Eighth Inch, after the width drive train many fixed riders use.
Eighth Inch has a little bit of everything for the fixed [...]

The Salsa Casseroll Frame and Fork combo is available for 49% off!

For just $289 you’ll get this great commuter setup and all the sizes are currently available.
Here’s the specs…
The versatile Casseroll is a do-it-all frameset. It’s the perfect addition to your quiver, whether it’s your first and only bike, or your tenth. Built for the [...]

As everyone you know is getting up early to frantically shop for that perfect gift – sit back and relax as the boys at Twin Six have you covered! It is my duty as a friend and sponsored rider of Twin Six to announce their Black Friday One Day Sale.

(Yes some people would call [...]