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Hot road bikes for the commute

August 27th, 2008 by Fritz / 9 Comments »
Here at Commute By Bike we focus primarily on utility bikes designed more for practical transportation rather than fast sport recreation. I know many of you, however, like the fast road bikes. My good friend Ken Conley in Silicon Valley is a fast bike fanatic who rides his bike to work. He recently had an opportunity to test the amazing Storck Absolutist 0.9 road bike. This...
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Recent Articles

Chat LIVE: Join me right now (we’re done, check the update)

August 27th, 2008 | 3 Comments »

UPDATE 2: It’s over and we had a great time. Look for the next announcement in the near future! UPDATE: We’ve got over 20 people talking and some great discussion on lights going. Join us… I’m trying something new today with Commute by Bike. I’ve setup a chat area so you can ask your commuter questions or just chat bikes. I’m there RIGHT NOW so come join me. ...
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RideTheCity.com: Safe bike routes for NYC

August 25th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Live in New York City? Ever wondered what the safest route is between where you are and where you want to go? Check out RideTheCity.com. It’s a mash-up application based on Google Maps that uses several different data points to help you safely find your way through the city by bike. ...
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Quick Tip: Forgot your light? Use your iPhone!

August 25th, 2008 | 3 Comments »

Saw this tip pop up on Twitter from user rabbieburns (click here to follow him):...
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Bianchi’s city bikes for 2009

August 22nd, 2008 | 6 Comments »

I’m looking at the preliminary 2009 Bianchi product line. I see some pretty interesting things...
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In praise of YOU, the everyday Olympian

August 20th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

After bicycling for 152 miles in 6 hours and 23 minutes in Beijing’s...
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Recent Bike Job Openings

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ARLINGTON, MA - Looking for someone to fill a full time year round mechanic and/or service manager position. Experience is a must; and individual must be able to work well with others. We are a small. […]

Bicycle Sales/ Service
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Z’s Bike & Fitness currently has 2 locations in sunny South Florida (Fort Lauderdale area,) and after 5 years is looking to expand. Z’s Bikes is currently seeking experienced. […]

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EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - Apply your strong work ethic and knowledge of BMX and MTB to this challenging role, where your responsibilities will include purchasing, price negotiation, and management o. […]

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Reviews

Nema Jewel, Thunder Bike Shorts Review

July 30th, 2008 | 11 Comments »

Up until recently I used to say that I would never be caught wearing...
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Batavus Personal Bike AT

April 21st, 2008 | 5 Comments »

Seattle Bike Supply is the USA distributor for “the Dutch Biking Sensation,” Batavus bicycles. At...
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Update: How the Surly Big Dummy Rides

April 15th, 2008 | 22 Comments »

I’ve been riding the Surly Big Dummy on a daily basis for a month...
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SealLine Urban Backpack : Preview

April 14th, 2008 | 11 Comments »

Last week I took delivery of two bags from SealLine, their Urban Backpack and Shoulder...
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Product Review: Cannondale Doubletrack shorts

March 27th, 2008 | 11 Comments »

I bought a pair of Cannondale Doubletrack mountain bike shorts on March 24, 2007. ...
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Final Review: SE Lager

March 26th, 2008 | 28 Comments »

After several months of riding the SE Lager for my daily commute, I’ll now...
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Commuting 101

Top 5 Rules for Riding on the Sidewalk

July 9th, 2008 | 39 Comments »

The subject of riding bikes on the sidewalks continues to be a hotly debated topic. Despite your stance on the subject, the fact remains that it’s going to happen, so I want to share the top five rules that must be followed when choosing the sidewalk over the road. ...
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Happy Canada Day!

July 1st, 2008 | 8 Comments »

It is July 1st, which means it is Canada Day! Since my company decided to...
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Cycling and wrist discomfort

June 13th, 2008 | 25 Comments »

Matthew mentioned in a comment that his fingers go numb while cycling. There are a...
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Commuting 101: Make Them Hear You

June 11th, 2008 | 20 Comments »

Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds...
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Commuting 101: How to stay fresh and clean at work

June 2nd, 2008 | 14 Comments »

If you work in an office place where showing up to work sweaty and smelly isn’t exactly encouraged, this can be a major deterrent to commuting by bike. Especially with the summer months upon us, getting cleaned up once you’ve arrived at the work place is important and necessary. If you actually have showers and other facilities then you’ve got it easy, however for most of us we have to clean up sans shower. Below are a few tips for getting cleaned up and fresh once you’ve arrived via bicycle to your office. ...
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Commuting 101: Using Lower Gears

May 26th, 2008 | 12 Comments »

Recent changes to my routes have meant more hilly terrain during my rides. During this...
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