Random Bits

I really like stories like this

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Here’s a story about a guy in the UK that fixes up old bikes, sells them, and gives the proceeds to charity. I’ve had more than enough of Hillary, Obama, oil prices, Iraq, and all that other crap. It’s refreshing to read about someone doing something so unselfish. A bicycle is a terrible thing to … Read more

Footbike, continued

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I haven’t heard back from the owner of FootbikeUSA since we briefly discussed their posts on BikeForums.net, so I tried a Google search to see what I could find out about them outside of their website. Yikes! I was hoping for maybe some product reviews, but no such luck. What I did find was an … Read more

Are you ready to kick it?

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There was a bit of drama on BikeForums.net not too long ago, when a rep from FootBikeUSA posted about their products. Touting your product in the forums can sometimes be a risky proposition, if not handled properly. But in the end, they were well-received. Here’s an image of one of their products. Comments are welcome, … Read more

Schwinn in the news

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Schwinn Signs First-ever National Bicycle Sponsorship of Team In Training Madison, Wis. – March 13, 2008 – Schwinn Bicycles, America’s most recognized bicycle brand, today announced the signing of a partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training (TNT), the world’s largest endurance sports training and fundraising program, to become its first-ever national … Read more

Cell phones charged by bicycle in Africa

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I just read this article, about cell phones being charged by bicycles in Africa. Pretty awesome. We take electricity for granted, having power points in our homes, offices, and cars. But people living in rural parts of Africa have been deterred from owning cell phones, as there was no reliable way to charge them. And … Read more

I won’t be at the Taipei show…

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But Ritchey will. SAN CARLOS, Calif. – March 10, 2008 – Ritchey Design, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality road and mountain bike components, today announced it will participate in the trade-only Taipei International Cycle Show (Taipei Cycle 2008) taking place March 13-16 at the Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall. “Ritchey Design, … Read more