The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • The good, the bad, the confusing

    At the end of my drama and trauma-filled weekend, I’m back at the computer and ready to bring you some interesting tidbits. In Houston,…

  • ROCKFORD OF THE WEST II – Vintage BMX Meet & Swap ~ Saturday May 12th

    ROCKFORD OF THE WEST II WHEN: Saturday Only – May 12th WHERE: Oak Creek BMX in Roseville, CA. During the ABA NorCal Nationals WHO:…

  • Can’t we all just get along?

    There seems to be a 3-way battle brewing between motorists, guided bike tours, and the owners of bike rental shops in Hawaii. The guided…

  • Things that bug me

    I love Google Alerts. If you want to know what happened on the internet in 2004, or enjoying clicking links that lead to No…

  • I couldn’t make this stuff up if I tried, part II

    Last weekend, a homeless man rode nearly 100 miles from Tomah, Wisconsin, to Omro. He was apparently looking for a warmer place to stay,…

  • SRAM brake recall

    About 5,400 SRAM Force Road brake caliper sets, imported by SRAM Corp., have been recalled, because the brake caliper sets could break and detach…

  • Oregon does it right

    Last week, several prominent figures from the cycling community met with a business development group in Portland, Oregon, to share information about their local…

  • We’ve lost one of our own

    Bob Barci, one of SBS‘ finest salesreps for the past 12 years, lost his battle with stomach cancer on Wednesday, April 4th. Bob was…

  • Hmmmph!

    There was some kind of protest in India regarding bicycles, but I can’t make heads or tails of it. Maybe someone will explain it…

  • Free Wheelchair Mission – 3,000-Mile Cycle for Cause, Ride for Mobility

    This is a really good cause, so expect to see more posted on it in the coming weeks. Free Wheelchair Mission and Reader’s Digest…

  • Something new(s)

    I’m going to try something new today. After doing a quick web search to see what might be of interest to cyclists, I thought…

  • Interview with Bob Stapleton – T-Mobile’s chief of racing

    T-Mobile hired Bob Stapleton to run their racing team, and I’ve got an exclusive interview that I guarantee you won’t read anywhere else. Q)…

  • Dynacraft recalls crap – again

    It’s not even their first or 2nd recall. Just Google the words Dynacraft and recall, and you can see what a sad outfit they…

  • Another option for casual riding

    I am so slack. Even Phil at Spinopsys.com posted about the Raleigh Coasting bicycle before me. But I was assured by my man on…

  • It’s a great time to be a cyclist

    The market used to be all about the lastest and greatest for cyclists seeking the most performance. Not that many years ago, Shimano give…

  • This girl will kick your ass (on a BMX)

    When I raced BMX, I was always impressed by the girls that got out there on the track and really tore it up. They…

  • Corporate Collusion Leads to Price Jumps of $300 for Flying Bicyclist

    The folks at ibike.org sent this to me today. I apologize if it’s already been posted on 12 twelve billion other sites. While some…

  • Nuvinci hub wheels are now available

    Man, I must have been asleep when this was announced. This would have to be the ultimate excuse for building a commuter project bike.…

  • This can only be good for cycling

    When companies like Trek, Giant, and Electra started offering cruisers with a single speed or a 3 speed Shimano Nexus hub, we started to…

  • Batavus bicycles are coming to the United States

    Seattle Bike Supply (SBS) will now be the distributor of Batavus bicycles in the USA. SBS will start with four models this season including…