Top Commuter Bike Resources and Reviews
by Bike Shop GirlBike commuting is all over the news and maybe your work place has signed on for the commuter tax benefits.. We want to help you get on that bike and out using this amazing piece of transportation.. The more cyclist that are out on the road, the more we will be taken seriously and moving the movement from cars to bicycles.
The Most Recent Bike Reviews
Batavus BUB – Dutch and easy to ride $$
SE Lager – Basic and simple way to get into commuter $
Civia Loring – Stylish and functional $$$$
Cargo Bikes Can Haul
Replace your SUV with a SUB (sports utility bicycle) such as an Xtracycle style bike.
We’ve taught you how to build your Xtracycle from scratch
Reviewed the Surly Big Dummy bicycle built around the Xtracycle platform
A. In-dept. Look. at Various Heavy Duty Utility Bikes
How to Carry Things
Messenger Bags - Examples . Knog Franks Dog, and Crumpler Part & Parcel
Backpacks – Examples : Banjo Brothers, and Seal Line
Panniers -Examples : Basil Bags and Deuter Rack Pack
Top Ten Commuting 101 Articles
- A Guide to a Simple Bike Commute
- The Slacker’s Guide to Bike Commuting
- How to React to Aggressive or Angry Drivers
- How to Find the Perfect Route Using Google Maps
- Top 5 Reasons to Claim the Lane (and why it’s safer)
- Top Five Tips for Staying Safe in the Heat
- How to get Cleaned up at Work
- Learn Your Local “Village”
- Learn Your Bicycle’s Anatomy
- Essential Tips for New Riders
I’m so glad I came across this blog, I’m commuting to work in a few hours in the snow with huge, heavy, wet snow coming down! Tip for people with glasses, bring a microfiber cloth in one of your bags
Eric
http://www.thebikesaddle.com
Thanks Eric, you have a great site as well. Keep on commenting and helping us with community here.
Thanks Bike Shop Girl