The Cycler

Valparaíso Run

The Cycler — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:36:27 +0000

Simply mesmerizing, Filip Polc rides down in a Chilean town in Valparaíso on a ridiculously narrow path, while wall riding, getting some air and jumping over dogs (at 0:28).

Disguised GPS Tracking Device

The Cycler — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:24:23 +0000

Feel like hunting some bicycle thieves? The Spylamp GPS tracking device is disguised as a simple tail lamp using SMS messages to convey the bikes coordinates.

Link : GPS Track This

Resistant U-Lock Holsters

The Cycler — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:00:55 +0000

Have a secure lock, but no place to carry it? The Resistant U-Lock holster comes in high and low mount, in 5 colors and from Japan. Perfect for frequent stops.

Link : Resistant, via Pedal Consumption

Price: ~$30

DK EXO 1/2 Link Chains

The Cycler — Wed, 19 May 2010 18:00:50 +0000

When you feel like grinding, but wish to return home with your chain on one piece the DK EXO half link chains are for you to test out. Also they come in black, chrome and gold.

Link : Ben's Cycle

Price: $45

Pony Express Messenger Bag

The Cycler — Tue, 18 May 2010 18:00:55 +0000

Hand made with English waxed tartan cotton, lined with organic cotton and trimmed with US leather this 1800′s style Pony Express Messenger bag is retro.

Link : Pedaler Clothing, via Trackosaurus Rex

Price: $275

The “Tandem Speed” Bicycle

The Cycler — Mon, 17 May 2010 18:00:14 +0000

What’s better speeding on your bike like a madman? Going faster of course! The Tandem Speed is a race bike for two, designed by Robert Zuchowski.

Link : Yanko Design

Bicycle Rush Hour

The Cycler — Sun, 16 May 2010 18:00:13 +0000

Netherlands, where 33% of all transport is done by bike, this video shows what a morning rush hour looks like over 8 minutes shown in 2. Over 18000 bicycles pass there daily.

London’s Cycle Superhighways

The Cycler — Sun, 16 May 2010 15:00:40 +0000

A good infrastructure is the best way to encourage cycling and London’s doing it right by investing £500 million over the next 10 years. Here are the new cycle superhighways.

Link : Transport for London

SizeMyBike iPhone App

The Cycler — Sat, 15 May 2010 18:00:55 +0000

If you’re into measuring people to get them the perfect ride this iPhone app gives you the tool to get the perfect frame dimensions for the given measurements.

Link : SizeMyBike, via Ben's Cycle

Price: $5

Fixed Gear Multi Tool

The Cycler — Sat, 15 May 2010 15:00:16 +0000

Bomb Tactics makes this all in one tool that lets you get away with most problems, including spoke keys, 15mm box-end for axle nuts, 15mm open-end and a lock ring wrench.

Link : Bomb Tactics

Price: $27

Urban Outfitters Bicycle Generator

The Cycler — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:00:25 +0000

Urban Outfitters build bicycles based on a shared design, in 2 models, both single speed (fixed or free wheel) and allow you to customize your ride with colors and components.

Link : Urban Outfitters

Price: $400

Beat The Thief: How To Lock Your Bike

The Cycler — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:00:02 +0000

London has been busy with bike thieves lately and introduced the “Beat the thief” campaign – we hope it looks like that. So here’s an instructional video on how to lock your bike.

Link : London Cycling Campaign

The Shadow Ebike: Wireless Electric Bicycle

The Cycler — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:00:15 +0000

The Shadow Ebike has absolutely no exposed wires, the throttle, brake and pedal assist are all wireless and you can use it as a power supply for your appliances.

Link : Shadow Ebike

Price: $1500+

Interview With Frank von Rijn

The Cycler — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:00:56 +0000

Over 500000Km on a bicycle and counting, that the distance Frank von Rijn has covered. He finances his trips with the books he writes from his trips. Part 2 of the interview.

Link : Frank von Rijn, via Trackosaurus Rex

Derny Trench Jacket

The Cycler — Wed, 12 May 2010 18:00:46 +0000

Not your usual cycling jacket: the Trench Jacket from Derny features a velvet collar and cuff links for style, rotated shoulders and double-ended zip for functionality.

Link : Derny Clothing, via Hipster Nascar

Price: $225

Tato Bike WIth Central Storage System

The Cycler — Wed, 12 May 2010 15:00:42 +0000

The Tato bike has a special frame which allows you to put your belongings inside it and keep them at hand, better yet this way they don’t need to be held still.

Link : Tato

Price: ~$1450

Anti-Speed Campaign: The Right Way

The Cycler — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:00:31 +0000

An already cycling friendly country Switzerland has a new anti-speed campaign: instead of shock therapy with loose body parts it aims making riding slow cool.

Link : Slow down. Take it easy.

Hoopskinz Bicycle Wheel Decals

The Cycler — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:00:02 +0000

Hoopskinz are decals for bicycle rims. Currently available in 6 stock designs. You can also submit your own design and if accepted you get a set for free.

Link : Hoopskinz, via Urban Velo

Price: $20-37

Garmin Edge 705: GPS, Heart Rate Monitor…

The Cycler — Mon, 10 May 2010 15:00:42 +0000

Keep track of all your stats with Garmin Edge 705. Know you location, heart rate, cadence and power data and expand its functionality with a microSD card.

Link : Garmin

Price: $500

The Axian: Kyle Bryant’s Story

The Cycler — Sun, 09 May 2010 18:00:48 +0000

Kyle Bryant was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia at 17, but that doesn’t keep him from participating in the Race Across America, the most demanding bike race in the world.

Link : The Axian, via The Recumbent Blog