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Pedro’s Blowout Recycled Seat Bag – Ride Even Greener

benjamin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:36:03 +0000

Pedro's Blowout Recycled Seat Bag

Bike gear manufacturer Pedro’s takes its environmental footprint seriously. Their philosophy is, “The best way to help the planet is to help people ride their bikes.” Plus, they strive for sustainable manufacturing techniques wherever possible – and they’ve combined these two principles with their recycled rubber Blowout seat bags.
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Best Cruiser Style Bicycles: A Review

benjamin — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:16:58 +0000

The Best Cruiser Style Bicycles

“Cruisers”, the sturdy, balloon-tired bicycles that were a common sight on American streets through the 1950s, have seen a serious spike in popularity lately. And their throwback style is attracting commuters and other riders for some very good reasons: cruisers are comfortable to ride, thanks to an upright pedaling position; they’re relatively inexpensive compared to sport-specific models like mountain bikes; their frames and components are typically very durable; and they’re mechanically simple, which means minimal maintenance. A cruiser can be a great option for biking around town, and these are 7 of the top models on the market.

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Best Around-Town Bike Panniers

benjamin — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:00:19 +0000

Best Around-Town Bike Panniers

Even if you’re not biking cross-country, you still need a good way to carry items while biking to work or running errands. You can do away with your makeshift bungees and get the most out of your bike rack with one of these single panniers. These are four of the best ones available for day-to-day use; all of them feature carry straps and attach to your existing rear rack.

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A Solar-Powered Electric Car Charging Station Opens

cephoe — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:28:41 +0000

A solar-powered car charging station has opened in Chicago. We may see a lot of these in the near future. It’s called ChargePoint, and the charging power is provided by a “solar tree”. (...)
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Zero S Electric Motorcycle Available In May

cephoe — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:47:35 +0000

Last year, Zero Motorcycles introduced an 100% electric off-road motorcycle, called the Zero X. This year the company is introduce the Zero S, which is the on-road version of the Zero X.

The Zero S is equipped with a brushed permanent magnet electric motor. It gets 31 HP and 62.5 ft-lbs torque (at zero RPM). It uses a lithium ion array battery, which can power the bike to 60 MPH with a range of 60 miles. It weights just 225 lb curb weight. (...)
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GoCycle: An Innovative Folding Electric Bike

cephoe — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:30:28 +0000

The GoCycle is a new folding electric bike that was just launched in the U.K. According to the manufacturer, it is the world’s first production bicycle to feature a completely enclosed multi-speed chain-drive with side-mounted wheels. (...)
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IF-Mode: An Innovative Full-Sized Folding Bike

cephoe — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:08:05 +0000

Recently, a full-sized folding bike called IF-Mode was launched a the 2008 Taipei Bicycle Show. The bike was created by Mark Sanders, a British bike designer, who designed the famous Strida bike. He teamed up with Ming Cycles and Pacific Cycles to deisgn this new bike. (...)
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Trailbikes: A 2008 Review and Buying Guide

cephoe — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:14:47 +0000

A trailerbike is a one-wheeled bike extension that attaches to the back of your bike. They are a great way to bring your child on a longer bike ride. Your smaller companion can assist you with pedaling, while you control the steering and speed. This allows your child to become familiar with the process of riding a bike, and they can relax if they feel tired.

The original trailerbikes were introduced into the market by the Adams company in 1986. They were marketed under the name “trail-a-bike”, and this is now their trademarked term.

Most trailerbikes also include adjustable handlebars and seats that accommodate a growing child. Here’s our round-up of the trailbikes available this year:

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Best Folding Bikes Of 2009

cephoe — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:37:12 +0000

Folding bikes are useful for anyone interested in taking their bike on a bus, train or ferry. They can also be packed in a car, stowed on a plane, or stored indoors securely. Many owners bring their folding bikes into an apartment or store them under an office desk. Most folding bikes have 16″ or 20″ wheels, but you can also find 26″ wheel bikes that fold (see the Dahon bikes below). Here’s our overview of the best folding bikes available:

Let’s start by taking a look at entry-level folding bikes:

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Chic Cyclist In Los Angeles

cephoe — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:08:01 +0000

A chic cyclist on a “seed-bombing” excursion (see more photos). Seed bombers are 21st century Johnny Appleseeds — read the full article about them here.

Via: Copenhagen Cycle Chic

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