Cycling

Project Raleigh: A Rack, Fenders, And Nexus 8 IGH

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The premise behind this project was pretty simple. Although I do have a mountain bike converted to a commuter bike, I really liked the idea of building a bike around Shimano’s 8 speed Nexus internal geared hub. So when I found a used Nexus wheelset online, I grabbed them up, then set out to build … Read more

Sweet New Rides From Virtue Bikes

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Virtue Bike Showcases Ideal Models for Commuting, Recreation and Cycling Fun with the Family This Holiday Season SAN DIEGO, CA ‘” November7, 2013 ‘” Virtue Bike, a leader in bicycles for all the cycles of life, is spotlighting five popular models this holiday season as the perfect gifts for commuters, recreational riders and those who … Read more

Cenote – The First Recyclable Hydration System

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After years of product development, Product Architects, Inc., the company behind the popular Polar Bottle® insulated water bottles, has expanded into the hydration pack market with the launch of The Cenote Hydration System ‘” featuring the first recyclable hydration bladder on the market. The idea for Cenote, named after a natural water system formed by the collapse … Read more

SKS Longboard Fender Set Install

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In Utah, Halloween usually brings the first snow of winter. With that kind of weather in mind, it seemed like a good idea to share our article on the SKS Longboard fender set. This article was actually written last winter, but the site that it was published on is no longer online. So we’re sharing … Read more

Have You Considered Internal Gearing?

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Since we’re trying to devote Friday as the official Commute By Bike! day, we’re running articles of interest to commuters. IGH or Internal Gear Hubs forgo the usual cassette-style gear cluster, and instead house the gears inside the hub, much like a car’s transmission. They can range from a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed to the super pricey, … Read more