Over at MtnBikeRiders.com, I published a video review of a tire sealant called, “Flat Free.”

You can watch the review: HERE!
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The folks of Zogics sent us some Citra Wipes to review.
Here’s some info about the wipes:

CitraWipes are portable, non-toxic degreaser hand wipes with natural citrus oil extracts for removing tough grease and grime.
CitraWipes have a pleasant mild citrus scent and are enriched with aloe vera and lanolin. These handy wipes are self-drying and require [...]

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I posted a review of the Chariot Catch’em on MtnBikeRiders.com. It’s a great way to take your kids to school, or just spend time riding bikes!

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Since it gets darker sooner, most of us have to ride in the dark. I’m more than a little paranoid about being seen — especially from the back. Most of us know that the DiNotte lights are the brightest but they will leave your wallet very thin (about $169 bucks). So I gathered what most [...]

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RL picked up a few sample bottles of Purple Extreme bicycle lubricant at Interbike this year, and he sent me a couple to try…I’ve always wanted to try this lube, but was still nursing a bottle of White Lightning along.

This is intriguing stuff — the Purple Extreme website claims that the “secret ingredient” is a [...]

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I ride 24 miles, round trip, to work. I wear a minimalist cross country Troy Lee Designs glove and had recently been experiencing numbness in my ulnar nerve that often comes from extended rides. So I figured if I’m going to be riding to work I might as well be comfortable doing it. I’ve found [...]

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I’ve been using the Ice Toolz multi tool and also the Allen wrench set for a couple of months now. I notice that they were imprinted with the Lifu logo. I thought these tools looked a little familiar! My first tiny tool set was Lifu and they’re still going strong. Lifu produces inexpensive tools that [...]

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This has very little to do with bicycle commuting, but the other day my wife bought me a truly BAD-ASS lunchbox that I just had to share with you. For folks who have traveled abroad, you may recognize it as an Indian “tiffin box”, designed to carry multiple courses of a lunchtime meal, or [...]

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Last month, we posted a first impression of the D-Tour Bicycle Safety Flag. For those of you who missed the article, the flag itself is made of highly reflective nylon — fluorescent yellow-green for the body and silver for the stripes and trim. This fabric flag and “sock� fit over a springy metal arm. The [...]

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Those of us that have longer commutes, especially in the city, can appreciate how a commute can become repetitive and, at times, somewhat dull. Since headphones are impractical and dangerous for riding in traffic, there are few options left for music. Active Tunes to the rescue.
My commute: Riding through North Orange County, I battle with [...]

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