Comments for EcoVelo

Comment on Arkel Launches New Website by Karen

Karen — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:41:21 +0000

I have a pair of Samurai panniers and I think they’re waterproof. They look like giant versions of the seatbag, but they don’t make them anymore :(

Comment on Turn, Turn, Turn by Alan

Alan — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:10:27 +0000

@Richard

That’s a Nitto North Road handlebar in CroMo.

Alan

PS – Glad you like the photo! :-)

Comment on Turn, Turn, Turn by Richard

Richard — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:36:23 +0000

Wonderful photograph – longing for spring here in the northeast. By the way, can anyone identify the specific handlebar on the Long Haul Trucker in this photo? From this angle, it does not look like Rivendell Albatross. I might like to get one just like it. Thank you.

Comment on Arkel Launches New Website by Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:32:20 +0000

I use their Dolphin 32 panniers for commuting and I like ‘em a lot. I just wish the rest of their line were built the same as the Dolphins, totally waterproof. In Vermont its pretty much a requirement.

Comment on Arkel Launches New Website by RJ

RJ — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:07:52 +0000

I quite like the “details” icon on each product page– it opens up a new window and shows you all the cool features of the bag!

Comment on Thor USA Custom Belt Drive Dahon by Eddie

Eddie — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:42:04 +0000

Abio is a line of relatively low cost folding bikes that feature a belt drive coupled to a 3 or 4 speed Shimano Nexus IGH: http://www.abiobikes.com/

Comment on Thor USA Custom Belt Drive Dahon by Ian

Ian — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:44:03 +0000

Bernds also have production folding bikes which have Gates belt drive with either Shimano or Rohloff hub gears: http://www.bernds.de/innovative.html

Comment on Pizza & Tweed by SF Tweed » It’s 2010 And Tweed Is In The Air!

SF Tweed » It’s 2010 And Tweed Is In The Air! — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:02:02 +0000

[...] a fabulous tweed tailoring event at Hot Italian. Eco Velo has a great writeup with photos from the Pizza & Tweed [...]

Comment on People for Bikes by Dave

Dave — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:56:32 +0000

Alan, I’m so glad you posted this. It’s so inspiring.

Comment on Civia Loring: 3 Months Out by Alan

Alan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:06:37 +0000

@Dreamlet

“I’ve always wondered, why does the Civia website say that the Loring is “Designed for short runs of five miles or less”?”

That’s a great question. I think they should remove the statement from the website – it’s misleading. I routinely make ‘cross town errand runs without issue.

Alan

Comment on Google Biking Directions by Rex in Phoenix

Rex in Phoenix — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:00:02 +0000

The proposed routes I’ve gotten so far are OK… better with a little tweaking, but good for some new ideas. I definitely like the highlighting of bike lanes, routes and dedicated paths. I like to change my route up so being able to see the big picture with those marked is helpful.

Comment on Civia Loring: 3 Months Out by Dreamlet

Dreamlet — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:58:27 +0000

Thanks for the great review, Alan. I’ve always wondered, why does the Civia website say that the Loring is “Designed for short runs of five miles or less”?

Comment on Thor USA Custom Belt Drive Dahon by Alan

Alan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:21:41 +0000

@Zen

It was a one-off. I’d contact Thor at the following address to see if he’ll build another one for you:

sales@thorusa.com

Alan

Comment on Thor USA Custom Belt Drive Dahon by Zen

Zen — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:17:29 +0000

Can you buy this? I don’t understand that website too well. Would you have to buy the MU XL Sport and get the Gates belt drive as an upgrade? Any idea about costs? This is pretty much a bike that I have been looking for. Are there any other folders that have a 7-9 speed hub with a belt?

Comment on Turn, Turn, Turn by Robert Frith

Robert Frith — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:45:08 +0000

Summer is drawing to a close here in the southern hemisphere, though you wouldn’t know it; we’ve had temperatures up to 40ºC (104ºF) here in Perth Western Australia this week.

Pretty soon it should rain and wind speeds should drop along with leaves and temperatures. Never freezes here though so you can ride year round. yay

Comment on Thor USA Custom Belt Drive Dahon by David F

David F — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:08:19 +0000

I’ve been toying with that idea for a while now, just battling to decide if I should do a lightweight single speed Mu, or a more versatile hub geared version. Glad to see it works fine clearance wise.

Comment on Turn, Turn, Turn by Dottie

Dottie — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:45:17 +0000

I’ve been desperately seeking any flowers, even the tiniest bud, but so far nothing. Knowing that flowers do exist outside my imagination somewhere in the country makes me feel better :)

Comment on Thor USA Custom Belt Drive Dahon by Alex

Alex — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:02:02 +0000

When I saw the title I was thinking there must have been frame surgury to get the belt in there, but with just the single set of stays, there’s no need.

Comment on A Friend’s Bike Stolen at NAHBS by Bill Martz

Bill Martz — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:44:48 +0000

Mike, when I visited your display during the NAHBS I thought to myself upon noticing how you had you bikes locked up in your display, WOW, is this town that edgy that you would have to lock you bikes in the Convention Center……? Well I guess I am no longer that naive. I hope you get you bike back, you are a real gentleman and I enjoyed meeting you and seeing your bikes. Good Luck.

Comment on Turn, Turn, Turn by Alan

Alan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:25:41 +0000

Thanks, Adam!

Alan