This article was originally written on Flickr by a friend of mine Joey Emanuel from Charlotte, NC.
These deep buckets are perfect for grocery getting or any utility type errands you might want to handle with your bicycle.
For [...]
When I worked in a shop a few years ago in downtown Washington DC a issue that we came across about once a week, especially during winter, were completely ruined bottom brackets. A city of bike commuters would abuse their [...]
Our group build is about half way through it’s original phases. After many discussions about bicycle type, exact frame set, the type of shifting and finally the component type. We’ve determined the Long Haul Trucker with a stock build is the bike [...]
My goal in these weekly round ups are not only to highlight what was talked about here, on Commute By Bike, but across the newswire, blogosphere and maybe even in my shop. As long as it is about commuting, it may find its way here.
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A little less than a day ago I tweeted asking a simple question : “How to get every day people to use a bike?“ It seems basic, but it isn’t. It is something I deal with daily running a bike shop and [...]
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 [...]
CommuteByBike was fortunate enough to be one of the first bike testers for the prototype Batavus BUB. The bike we had in for review was a one speed with a coaster brake. Slowly I’ll be unveiling my own thoughts, along with a friend who is a [...]
If you are just stopping in on our Group Build of the perfect commuter bike let’s catch you up. After introducing who will be riding the bike, the overall landslide of bicycle frame choice was a Surly Long Haul [...]
My goal in these weekly round ups are not only to highlight what was talked about here, on Commute By Bike, but across the newswire, blogosphere and maybe even in my shop. As long as it is about commuting, it may find its way here.
South San Francisco [...]
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.
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Everyone that reads this site knows the benefits of commuting by bike. Not only for the enviroment, saving money, less gas, air pollution and such, but also the health benefits. You lose weight, while saving money. There are other health benefits too, I’m certainly much happier when [...]
For background on parts or build questions, check out our Introduction or Initial Thoughts article from last week. To find all articles on this review check out the Civia Loring Review tag.
The Civia Loring has been close [...]
Over at Mountain Bike 198, Robb, had a great interview with Joe Breeze one of the creators of mountain biking. Towards the end of the interview they switched gears to asking about commuting as Breezer is known for one [...]
If you are just stopping in on our Group Build of the perfect commuter bike let’s catch you up. After introducing who will be riding the bike, the overall landslide of bicycle frame choice was a Surly Long Haul Trucker. This wasn’t a surprise to [...]
My goal in these weekly round ups are not only to highlight what was talked about here, on Commute By Bike, but across the newswire, blogosphere and maybe even in my shop. As long as it is about commuting, it may find its way here.
A guest post by Eric Leugers, one of the two guys that run Banjo Brothers.
I have been an avid cyclist since purchasing my first road bike at age
15, but only a half-hearted bicycle commuter until recently. Riding
almost [...]
Quickly recapping the series in which we are trying to build the perfect commuter bike for myself. We have discussed what makes a good commuter bike, who the target audience is and which style of bike would be best. As the touring style seems [...]
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Every so often I’ll be coming to you, the readers, to learn what exactly you want to covered. Hopefully this will keep you all engaged and excited about the Commute By Bike content. If you see the words “Open [...]
My goal in these weekly round ups are not only to highlight what was talked about here, on Commute By Bike, but across the newswire, blogosphere and maybe even in my shop. As long as it is about commuting, it may find its way here.
Elly Blue of [...]
Having ridden the Civia Loring for a little over two weeks as my daily commuter I’m ready to give all of you my initial thoughts about this little green machine. For background on parts or build questions, check out our Introduction article from last week.
If you are just stopping in on our Group Build of the perfect commuter bike let’s catch you up. We had an introduction post, a follow up about what type of person will be riding this bike it is now time to move on to what [...]
It is exciting to see the Bikestation program spreading their fingers across the United States. This facility has not only storage, but bike service, parts, accessories and a changing room.
Bikestation Washington, D.C., which houses over 100 bicycles [...]
Felt Bicycles have been turning heads for the past couple years and for 2010 it seems like they have been learning as they go.
They seem to have many different categories that really hammer the cycling culture and using [...]
We’ve all seen reflective jackets, pants, and we love it as commuters. It is also nice when you are walking around in the day time to not look like a commuter or utility bike rider. Lost Values have some products using [...]
As many people have stated in the Introduction to this series, if you were to ask 100 people what their perfect commuter bike is or would be, then you would have 100 different bikes. The purpose of this build is to get you, the commuter, to [...]
Sorry for the delay, yesterday was Halloween in the States and I was busy giving out candy!
Photo Credit: MNBicycleCommuter
My goal in these weekly round ups are not only to highlight what was talked about here, on Commute By Bike, but across [...]
Rain jackets are one of those pieces that many companies haven’t figured out yet. Some companies, like Gore or Showers Pass, have the jackets nailed down but you’ll also have a hard time finding them in your local store it seems.
Here is a list of my top [...]
DC will soon have its first protected bicycle lane. DDOT is ready to begin construction on a protected, contraflow lane for bicyclists to ride south on 15th Street NW between U Street and Massachusetts Avenue.
By placing the lane adjacent to the [...]
Commute By Bike is run mainly on coffee, early morning rides and a need to get more people on bikes. Thankfully through the years I have been lucky with my commuting experiences as well as developing strong relationships with strong manufactures, shops or distributors that make up [...]
Over the next couple weeks you the readers and I will be walking each other through the process of building up a commuter bicycle. This isn’t only going to be a how to, but also going to go through the questions you need to ask yourself as [...]
This past week I took delivery of a couple large boxes from Civia Cycles. Inside was a very well packaged Civia Loring, a rear rack and pretty cool fenders. This Loring is in for review but is still waiting [...]
Last week Let’s Go Ride a Bike talked about a mystery flat that happend on Mr. Dottie’s bike. The cut in the tire is pretty intense and almost across the whole tire and tube.
The cheap tires that came on Mr. [...]
The Bloom device is meant to be a subversive and inspirational tool for our concrete jungles. Similar to the tuft of a dandelion as the wind carries the seedling, we propose a way of dispersing seedlings with bubbles and bicycling. Seeds are [...]
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 [...]
In the past weeks I’ve talked about the new Trek Ride+ lineup, that are electric assist. As I’ve received many emails and comments about electric bikes I wanted to hear your input.
Do electric bikes kill the thought of cycling for [...]
El Duke is a soy based degreaser that has a pleasant smell and easy to handle for the skin.
For the past 5 years I’ve used two different degreasers to clean up my commuter bikes. Oranj Peelz from Pedro’s and [...]
My goal in these weekly round ups are not only to highlight what was talked about here, on Commute By Bike, but across the newswire, blogosphere and maybe even in my shop. As long as it is about commuting, it may find its way here.
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Of all companies to invest in safety of people on bicycles, Honda is leading the charge.
Tokyo, Oct 15, 2009 – (JCN Newswire) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to begin Japan-wide sales starting February 2010, of the Honda Bicycle [...]
A wireless brake light for your bike, is it possible? With technology from various industries touching the cycling world now it is exciting to see what new inventions will come about.
The Spooklight made by 50cycles is a waterproof brake light [...]
One our new sponsors, Planet Bike, had a pretty incredible new product hit the cycling market in the past week.
Planet Bike has a new light called the Blaze 2W. The Blaze 1W has been somewhat of an [...]
Photo Credit : AllWaysNY (Flickr)
Across the state of Massachusetts you will be seeing more police officers focusing on traffic laws. The officers will be working overtime hours to not only enforce, but educate about traffic laws and safety. A subject that [...]
Photo Credit: SimonDBarnes (Flickr)
Down here, in Mooresville, North Carolina, it is raining and the first cold rain we have had since spring hit. My commute in today involved a rain jacket and rain pants, both of which I haven’t worn together in [...]
Photo Credit | franzypoo on Flickr
One of our new sponsors, Renaissance Bicycles, carries a Dutch company by the name of Batavus. (Commute By Bike has mentioned Batavus a couple times before, here and here.)
Although a recent arrival [...]
This past August was Trek World where dealers of Trek, Gary Fisher and Bontrager go and learn all about the next years product. One of the hot ticket items was the electric assist bike line up from Trek. Using a rechargeable battery that connects [...]
Photo from BIkePortland.org
Every September the Bike Commute Challenge, where work places go up against other work places for fierce competition, happens in Portland, OR
From Bike Portland :
The BTA announced results of their 15th annual Bike Commute Challenge [...]
A reader, See Wah, wrote in to tell us about his new cycle commute route database he built up.
I am a software developer who commutes to work in London, UK everyday. Previously I have used different route planners online (e.g. the pretty good [...]
Going green has been an bike industry trend for a couple years now and the Trek/Bontrager brands are taking it to the next level.
Bontrager has teamed up with Alchemy Goods, maker of fine bags made out of recycled tubes and parts, to bring [...]
We have a new group on Flickr for you to add all of your commuter bike rides, videos and bicycle photos. Join up today and maybe you’ll wake up to your photo being featured on CommuteByBike.com!
Flickr.com/Groups/CommuteByBike
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Style and function are two things that the bike industry are taking note of. More product is being designed first for function, durability and ease only to be followed up with design. When companies get this right it won’t be long before their product is sought after [...]
It seems like a pretty important law, Washington’s Vulnerable User Law, is going up to be passed in January 2010.
Each year in Washington state, nearly 500 pedestrians and bicyclists are killed or critically injured by motor vehicles. Shockingly, almost none of these drivers is ever held [...]
Over a year ago Cordaround released their Bike to Work Pants which were tagged as “everyday khakis with inner brilliance.” Now they have released a new jacket The Urban Awareness Jacket.
With the style on the outside looking sleek and stylish and inside a reflective houndstooth [...]
The new 2010 Kona Bikes are up on their website. To save you some time I introduce you to the 2010 Kona Bikes that are commuter friendly out of the box.
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The very catching “Zero Per Gallon” company and blog was recently taken over by Kit Kohler from the founder Jonny Waldman.
From Kit about the new Zero Per Gallon :
I am massively excited to take things over. Expect to hear [...]
This is a complimentary article to “They Say We Need More Women Bicycle Commuters” at BikeShopGirl.com
Over the past week I have had many conversations about the European lifestyle and why the U.S is so anti-bicycles and pro-automobile. As [...]
Congratulations to the 45 businesses named a Bicycle Friendly Business from the League of American Bicyclist.
BFB winners provide amenities such as secure bike parking and shower facilities and motivations such as incentives to commute by bike, company bike rides [...]
Camper Bike, a functioning sculptural piece, built in April 2008. A stand alone piece and the subject of a series of paintings.
For the complete cyclist that wants to take everything, including the kitchen sink. Maybe the ultimate touring machine as well. If it starts raining, hop [...]
The Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge aims to inspire frame builders and designers to develop considered, integrated, and spectacular solutions for the everyday rider.
This challenge will showcase the quality, engineering ingenuity, and functionality of modern handbuilt bikes. Come see the [...]
Oregon Manifest celebrates the art, craft and community of bicycling. Our mission is to engage a wide audience with cycling lifestyle through innovative, influential events around the bicycle.
It is easy to say that Oregon and more specifically, Portland, Oregon, is [...]
Originally posted at our sister site BikeShopGirl.com
Banjo Brothers makes some of the greatest, affordable, commuter packs and bags in the industry. When they sent me a message about a new WHITE Commuter Backpack I was thrilled to be one of the first to review [...]
I’m at the Sea Otter Festival in Monterey California this week, where I saw the GT Aerostream cruiser bike.
As you can see in this photo, this bike has a 3 speed hub, fenders, chainguard, and 700 [...]
Finally after being pushed back about 8 months the belt drive bike from Trek, the District, is being shipped! One arrived at our shop in Charlotte, NC this morning and we will be building it up this morning. Keep a look out at TheCyclistSite.com for [...]
Idaho cyclists have been able to treat stop signs as yield signs since 1982. Cyclists may roll through stop signs if the way is clear for them.
The Oregon legislature is considering a similar law for their state. Portland, OR resident Spencer Boomhower created this [...]
This morning I recorded another episode of The Spokesmen cycling podcast with David Bernstein, Tim Jackson, Carlton Reid and Rich Kelly. We always end the podcat with a tip. My tip: Check the weather forecast.
If you spend time outdoors this seems like [...]
My old pack (a Headland CMT which I also had favorable things to say about) was stolen with my red hybrid bike around September of last year. Since then, I’ve been using the Trek Side Loader on my main commuter bike. I’ve given it hell since [...]
Gary Fisher was in the UK over the weekend, so Carlton Reid caught up to him to talk about bikes for transportation.
Gary Fisher lives in San Francisco, where he’s a big supporter of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. He uses a bicycle [...]
“Bicyclists are obnoxious.”
That’s how columnist Michael Dresser begins his column today in the Baltimore Sun in which he encourages legislators to vote for a proposed three foot law in Maryland.
Some other colorful words he uses describing people on bikes: infesting, freakish, Spandex (of course), dweeby, smug, elitist, [...]
Electra Bicycle Company has recalled 2009 model year Delivery 3i, Delivery 8D, Holiday 3i and Surf 3 bicycles because the front rack can come loose and jam into the front wheel, potentially causing injury. If you have one of these Electra bikes with a front rack, contact [...]
RideThisBike.com is giving away a folding bike to a lucky winner who can prove themselves worthy of the prize. Click the link for details on how you can win.
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Earlier tonight 6 organiziations and individuals were awarded a 2009 Advocacy Award from the Alliance for Biking & Walking (formerly The Thunderhead Alliance.) Below is the press released emailed to us tonight.
Washington Area Bicyclist Association(WABA), is being honored with the 2009 Advocacy Organization of the Year [...]
Minnehaha Canvas Saddle Bag
Size : Medium
Price : $69.99
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If you do there is a great opportunity to work at the leading Bike Trailer resource and shop. By following Bike Trailer Shop and their blog I have learned new things, product and watched adventures.
We are currently hiring. We are looking for someone who is interested in becoming a [...]
This is Levi Leipheimer’s carbon fiber, 18 lb custom built rain bike.
Road geometry, disc brakes, SRAM Red components, SRM wireless PowerMeter and fenders, of course. Check out the multiple mount points for the fender stays front [...]
All of the pre-tax employee transit benefits I’ve seen have been in the form of “Commuter Check” programs that are outsourced to third party benefit providers hired by human resources departments to handle the paperwork and distribute the transit benefits in the form of “Commuter Checks” that are redeemable at [...]
Salsa Cycles is working with the Consumer Products Safety Commission on a recall of the CroMoto S.U.L. stem. Please see the attached letter from Salsa General Manager Jason Boucher and the press release from the CPSC.
Salsa is committed to designing and manufacturing high quality, safe bicycle products. We are [...]
Take a look at the new Torker Cargo-T bicycle available from your Local Bike Shop in the United States.
Seattle Bike Supply has apparently listened to their customers with cargo bikes, because the Cargo-T with its 4130 Chromoly [...]
I got a note over the weekend from Canadian journalist Lesley Simpson, who wants “eccentric characters about the global commuting movement among cyclists for a CBC TV documentary.”
With an explosion of bike commuters over the past year as wallets have taken a hit from rising gas prices and declining [...]
Does anybody know where Randy’s girlfriend can get help for this situation? Posted here with his permission. They live in Longmont, Colorado.
I am writing this on behalf of my girlfriend and her two kids. There has been an issue with my girlfriend’s Ex-husband about the fact that we [...]
The Xtracycle Free Radical is a favorite among transportation cyclists because of their hauling capability. I saw a Free Radical yesterday in Santa Cruz used as an elevated viewing platform during the Tour of California. Fun stuff!
In my inbox I found some Xtracycle love this morning:
A $999 Radish including Footsies and a Magic Carpet to take someone on a ride with you.
Yes it is true, February is a month of love and Xtracycle is pulling all the strings for [...]
Bicycle chain links are a half inch long from rivet to rivet. When you measure a brand new chain with a ruler, the rivets should all line up exactly on the inch and half inch marks. With use, the chains “stretch” so that the rivets no longer line up over [...]
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 [...]
While on the subject of 360 degrees of reflection like the BrightBike idea, here is BikeGlow. It looks like the glow necklaces you get a concerts or children wear on their arms at parties. Running on battery power the BikeGlow wraps around your frame set, tubing or, I [...]
As the weeks progress into the end of most peoples build phase of “race training” I am left to wonder what to do as I am crunched for time and simply hate riding the trainer. I am left to look at my daily commute. The weather is slowly getting better [...]
To be able to track where the unsafe roads, scary dogs, glass strewn shoulders and roads under construction is priceless. This is exactly the latest feature at BikeClicks.com. Have issues daily on your commute? Let us know and become safer in the numbers.
LOUISVILLE, KY (BRAIN)—BikeClicks.com, Louisville’s online community [...]
Many large companies in the US believe that a healthier employee is a happier employee. It looks like research is proving that a commuting employee is a healthier employee which requires fewer sick days.
I would love to see the companies that put money forward for gym or yoga membership [...]
Washington state is known for its wonderful scenery and more friendlier cycling atmosphere. In preparation of Bike Month in May the city of Spokane has already set the dates for Bike to Work Week. The dates will be May 11-15 so prepare your bike and clothing stash for this week [...]
There’s an assortment of Velo Orange products on review and the first one are very cool Zeppelin 52mm fenders. These aluminum fenders are full coverage with a beautiful matte finish. I actually prefer this matte finish over the high polish of other metal fenders. My worry of scuffs [...]
A few weeks ago I submitted my application to the League of American Bicyclist for a $1,000 scholarship to a first time attendee of the National Bike Summit. The scholarship will be a reimbursement for travel, housing and sign up cost to get to and attend the summit.
I had [...]
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