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Archive for March, 2009

Product Review – Trek Side Loader pack

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 then, and it’s gladly taken it.  Daily commuting in [...]

Gary Fisher and bikes for transportation

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 to get around. “I made myself a promise: I’m going to ride [...]

A whole litany of faults

“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, irksome. But he’s being clever, I [...]

Electra bicycle recall

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 your Electra dealer for a free repair. More [...]

Win a free folding bicycle

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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