Rans Recumbents

One of the highlights of my week was getting to talk with Randy Schlitter, the man behind Rans recumbents. Here’s a guy that not only designs bikes, but planes. If you can trust him to keep you in the air, certainly you can trust his bicycle designs. And you can probably expect them to efficiently … Read more

SKS Sub 40 and Puro pumps

One of the people I had a chance to visit with was Willo Blome, Managing Director of SKS Germany. As someone who has commuted in the rain, I have more than a passing appreciation for one of their best known products – mudguards. But meeting Willo offered an opportunity to learn a bit more about … Read more

BikeForums.net offers manufacturers and retailers access to member’s opinions

BikeForums.net, the most active cycling-related forum on the internet, recently added a new forum, titled Manufacturer, Retailer, and Consumer Feedback. The purpose of the new forum is twofold: First, it will allow anyone in the industry, from manufacturers and retailers to builders and inventors, the opportunity to post on the forums and gain valuable feedback … Read more

Is five percent even enough?

Last year, the city council of El Paso decided that their long term goal was to become the “least-car-dependent city” in the nation. This year, they’re arguing about requiring 5 bicycle parking spaces for every hundred car parking spaces at all new businesses and developments. One of the representatives implied that people riding bicycles as … Read more