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Entries from January 2008

New Bike Geeks

January 24th, 2008 · No Comments

TheBikeGeek.com welcomes Jack and Lance as resident writers! What kind of stuff can you find at TheBikeGeek?
Stuff like Cruisers,

The Bike Fitting kit,

The IHome2Go

And other miscellaneous ramblings.
The Bike Geek has been featured on Road Bike Action Magazine and BikeCulture.com. My gas savings calculator has also been copied numerous times and posted on popular sites.
Just like [...]

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Tags: News

What will you do with your rebate check?

January 24th, 2008 · 26 Comments

CNN reported that 116 million tax payers will received rebates as early as June. It’s $600 per person or $1200 per couple.

So the question is, will you be spending your money on bicycle related products or are you going to pay off some debt, what about just stashing it into a savings account?
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Tags: Commuter Bikes

Learn how to true your wheel!

January 24th, 2008 · No Comments

I posted a video on MtnBikeRiders.com showing you how to true your wheel while its still on your bike.
Watch it HERE.
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Tags: Commute · Commuter Bikes · Gear · How To

Walzcaps Wool Ear-Flap cap: Overview

January 23rd, 2008 · 6 Comments

Just got my Walzcap hat the other day. These babies are individually sewn here in the US in the traditional cycling cap style. This company will personalize a cap for you or provide them for your cycling team. They range from $12.99 on up to $29 or more if you go the [...]

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Tags: Clothing · Reviews

Bar Hopping, complete!

January 23rd, 2008 · 6 Comments

I finished swapping my handlebars this weekend and rode about a dozen miles or so on it. It’s a fun ride and I can’t help but smile when I’m on the thing. The handlebars have two pretty distinctive hand positions. One is a little more upright on the grips. The second, [...]

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Tags: Commute

Another Take on the European City Bike

January 22nd, 2008 · 19 Comments

We’ve all been thrilled and fascinated by Russ’s transformation of his old Trek into a versatile city bike and his “reverse fixed-gear conversion“. Both of these bikes really embody the European utility bike, both in function as well as in aesthetics…shellaced cork grips, swoopy upright handlebars, ability to haul loads, etc.
I’ve been kicking around [...]

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Tags: Articles · Commuter Bikes · How To

Advance Commuter Tip: Newspaper!

January 22nd, 2008 · 8 Comments

When I was a young pup, I couldn’t afford any type of winter clothing for cycling. So I resorted to using newspaper underneath my jersey as a way to keep warm during my rides. It was my step-brother that gave me this tip. He had seen pros do the same thing in old photos and [...]

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Tags: Advanced Commuter Tips · Commute · Commuter Bikes · How To

Bug Poop

January 22nd, 2008 · 12 Comments

Who knew that bug poop (shellac) could be so versatile? For those that don’t know, shellac is actually a secretion that comes from an insect. You learn something new every day:)
Shellac also makes a great finish for cork grips and tape. I used it to cover the handlebars on my touring bike [...]

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Tags: Commute

Interesting Bike Laws

January 21st, 2008 · 14 Comments

As I was putting our new State-By State Bicycle Law tool, I came across some interesting bike laws:

Arizona:Every owner of a bicycle, before the same shall be operated on any of the streets, alleys or public highways in the City, shall obtain a license from the Division of Licenses.
Hey Jeff! Got licenses on those steeds [...]

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Tags: Humor

Beer-venture! LBC to Manhattan to Redondo

January 20th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Here’s a sneak peek at a new project my girlfriend and I are working on, combining two of our favorite things (responsibly, of course): bikes and beer! This is a sample entry from our Beers by Bike blog. If you like what you see, give us a visit.
Location:
Redondo Beach Brewery
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Tags: Commute