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 the inside that it won’t happen again. Now all we need to do is round up a Lime, an Amsterdam, and a Coasting bike for a proper shootout. In the meantime, … Read more

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 us the 9 speed for our mountain bikes, and now you can get a 10 speed cassette from Shimano or Campagnolo for your road bike. Carbon fibre and titanium are no … Read more

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 were every bit as competitive, and skilled, as the guys. So this news from Redline doesn’t surprise me at all. UK‘s SHANAZE READE JOINS TEAM REDLINE The fastest BMX Pro to … Read more

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. Seattle Bike Supply has 26 x 1.75” NuVinci™rear wheels built and ready to go. The NuVinci™hub uses continuously variable planetary (CVP) technology, an innovative new continuously variable transmission (CVT). NuVinci™technology provides … Read more

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 see more people of all ages out on the bike paths. Something about the simplicity of the shifting (or complete lack thereof), along with a coaster brake and comfortable seat/position really … Read more