Bike in Review

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  • Oprah Chooses Giro Reverb for 2012

    Oprah Chooses Giro Reverb for 2012

    I’m sure that you’ve all heard about this by now, being keen followers of Oprah.  The Mighty O has placed the Giro Reverb onto her list of favorite things for 2012.  You all know the favorite things list.  It includes such important items as the Scrabble App for the iPad and the Classic Sparkle Ugg Boots.…

  • Defender Bike Light

    Defender Bike Light

    Bike lights are an essential part of biking.  The topic of lighting is discussed quite a bit on this site.  Everyone that bikes near a time when the sun is going up/down needs to be seen better or see better.  There are lots of ways of accomplishing this, but the more common lights are easily…

  • Revolights Bike Lighting System

    Revolights Bike Lighting System

    Revolights started as a Kickstarter campaign and has since gone into full production.  The lighting system is a unique approach to providing your bike with side lighting to increase your visibility during night time riding.  This is an inherent problem with night time biking.  Typical bike lights focus the light that they are putting out front and…

  • Continental Travel Contact Reflex Tire Review

    Continental Travel Contact Reflex Tire Review

    I’ve been getting a couple puncture flats lately (two in the last three months).  As a commuter it’s frustrating to change a tube that often.  So, I decided to upgrade the tires on my bike from the current Michelin City Tire, which I wasn’t too impressed with from the beginning, to these Continental Travel Contact Reflex…

  • Mavic Crossride UB Wheelset Review

    Mavic Crossride UB Wheelset Review

      I got a nice Christmas present.  Santa left me a slick pair of Mavic Crossrides.  My old Shimano WH-M535’s were in need of replacement.  Not because I was too hard on them and they gave up, either.  I ride a MTB frame that I’ve converted into a single speed commuter and was looking for a nice set…

  • The Upstand Bike Stand

    The Upstand Bike Stand

    I like how the word kickstand gets avoided here.  There is nothing to kick.  You don’t use your foot like some neanderthal to stand your bike up anymore!  Welcome to the 21st century way to support your bike vertically.  The Upstanding Bicycle Company has created this brand new support method for all of us that either…

  • Light Lane Concept

    Light Lane Concept

    Bike lights are probably one of the more important accessories for a person that rides their bike on a regular basis.  There are lights on the market right now that light up the path in front of you and those that warn drivers behind you.  Light Lane is taking a slightly different approach to the idea…

  • Delta Cycle Megarack Super Sherpa Rear Bike Rack Review

    Delta Cycle Megarack Super Sherpa Rear Bike Rack Review

    Up for review today is Delta Cycles Megarack Super Sherpa Rear Bike Rack.  Don’t let the long name of this rack confuse you.  While it may share the same name length as Uma Thurmans daughter, this bike rack puts in a lot more work, weighs less, carries more and looks better bolted to the back…

  • The North Face Base Camp Hot Shot Waterproof Daypack Review

    The North Face Base Camp Hot Shot Waterproof Daypack Review

    The North Face makes some quality gear, as you may know, and the Base Camp Hot Shot daypack is no exception.  Built of the same material (840D Jr. Ballistics nylon) as the Base Camp duffel bag that North Face makes, this daypack is built to handle whatever you toss at it.  The material is waterproof…

  • Chrome Storm Waterproof Cycling Jacket [Video]

    Chrome Storm Waterproof Cycling Jacket [Video]

    New cycling rainwear from Chrome. CHROME STORM™ from Chrome Industries on Vimeo.