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Commute by Bike

Post your Bike to Work Day photos and stories

May 15, 2008 - You rode your bike to work on Bike To Work Day, got the free schwag from the breakfast stations, and took photos of the pretty girls and cute guys on their bikes. Feel free to link to your photo album. […]
650b

Get Trendy.

May 14, 2008 - The 650b wheel is a niche market, as niche as they come right now. Well the 36er might be a bit more hidden and harder to come by as of today but most folks don’t know what 650b is, or was, or will. […]
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Gas wasting tips

May 14, 2008 - We’ve seen tips on how to save gas all over the place. I like Matt’s stories on wasting gas at his blog. I see stuff like Matt reports all the time, where people leave their engines running for no. […]
The Bike Lab

E.13 Guide Ring : 1st Impressions

May 14, 2008 - A few weeks back a couple chain rings rolled into my bike lab. A couple months ago I reported on e.13 producing odd size chainrings. Chain rings of this type were available but they were often heavy o. […]
Twenty Nine Inches

Continental Mountain King 2.4″: Update

May 14, 2008 - In our continuing test on the Continental Mountain King 2.4″, I wanted to try out the tires on another rig with even more severe conditions in more technical terrain. Fortunately the elements were a. […]
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Commuting 101: Dealing with Road Rash

May 13, 2008 - I had a rainy commute a few mornings ago. It was the light rain that’s heavier than mist but not quite a shower. Temperatures were pleasantly in the high 50’s. I’m usually careful of slick spots. […]
The Bike Lab

First Impressions: Bontrager’s Inform RL Saddle

May 12, 2008 - I have gotten a few rides in on the new Inform RL saddle and I now will list my first impressions of the saddle. I will say that the installation wasn’t any more difficult than it should be and that. […]
Commute by Bike

Noah’s 15 minutes

May 12, 2008 - Commute By Bike’s own Noah D is momentarily famous. He made the news in Kansas City, Missouri. For Noah Dunker, it started last year when a car part broke down. The Lenexa resident tried to order a. […]
Commute by Bike

Bike to Work Week: Invite a Friend or Coworker

May 12, 2008 - Fear is the biggest deterrent I see to people not commuting by bike.  Being out of shape, getting cleaned up at work, not having the “right” bike, etc etc… these all come second to the fear of. […]
Twenty Nine Inches

The Last In Line

May 12, 2008 - A few years ago, it was a common thing to find “The List”. You might remember “The List”. It was a run down of all the companies offering complete 29″ers. It was pretty easy to rattle off th. […]
650b

Fast Boy Cycles : Step Two

May 10, 2008 - Going into this custom build I had many wants and needs. This is why I was going custom and not sticking with the stock bikes I had been riding for the past few years. The first need was S&S couplers.. […]
Twenty Nine Inches

Wheel Weight and 29″ers: Are We Going The Wrong Way?

May 9, 2008 - One of the bigger complaints about 29″er wheels is that they weigh more and are harder to accelerate than a 26″er wheel. This is due to the obvious fact that there is more material to deal with th. […]
Commute by Bike

Motorist Involved in 50 (!) Bicycle Crash

May 9, 2008 - I subscribe to a feed on Google News with the search term bicycle. It tends to be a rather depressing feed, with news stories of bicycles hit by cars on a daily basis. This one stood out among the res. […]
The Bike Lab

BBB Components: ErgoFix Grips and ErgoSticks Bar Ends-Out Of The Box

May 9, 2008 - The Bike Lab has recieved some components from BBB, a company well known in Europe, but maybe a brand you’ve not heard from here in the States. We recieved some grips and bar ends, (amongst a few ot. […]
Commute by Bike

Little Things get you Noticed

May 7, 2008 - A couple months ago my daughter drove past me as I was pedaling home in the dark. When I walked into the house she told me that she had seen me, so I took the opportunity to do a little research. Me:. […]
The Bike Lab

Truvativ Stylo Cranks : 1st Impressions

May 7, 2008 - Truvativ Stylo SS Cranks Price: $139-155 Specs: 848 grams; 170 or 175mm; These cranks were mounted up to my single swizzle roughly three weeks back. So far they have been ridden bottom bracket deep in. […]
650b

Neo Moto : Long Term

May 7, 2008 - The Pacenti Neo Moto tire is what introduced me to 650b. As it is currently the ONLY tire available to the masses, it probably is what has gotten you here to 650b.com or at least interested. The tire. […]
Twenty Nine Inches

‘09 Reba Update; Air U-Turn

May 7, 2008 - When I was attending the SRAM press release at Sea Otter last month we got the formal introduction to the 2009 Reba in 26″ and 29″ versions. What we didn’t get was something Rock Shox honches we. […]
Commute by Bike

Journalist seeks new bike commuter in New York / New Jersey area

May 7, 2008 - Brooke is working on a commuting-by-bike story for CNBC.com. Are there any new bike commuters in the NY-NJ area who wouldn’t mind being interviewed? Please email Brooke at brooke dot sopelsa at nbcu. […]
Twenty Nine Inches

Long Travel 29″er Prognostications

May 6, 2008 - Hey, I bet if you are a regular reader of this site you are already groaning. “Not another long travel 29″er rant!” Well, not so much a rant, but some observations for you. I know that I have be. […]
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Bicycle Assembler

May 14, 2008 - ONTARIO, CA USA - Bicycle assemblers are responsible for the professional assembly of boxed bicycles for our mail order customers and retail stores. You will also perform custom builds for customers b. […]
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Inventory Analyst

May 14, 2008 - ONTARIO, CA USA - • Replenish and maintain inventory levels in all channels • Manage inventory levels at multiple warehouse locations • Develop policies & procedures for a growing department •. […]
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Shop Manager

May 12, 2008 - SKAGWAY ALASKA - Seeking an organized people person with sound management and service skills to run a seasonal shop in Alaska from June 1 - Sept. 30, 2008. You will oversee 4 employees, maintain inven. […]
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Service Manager, Senior Mechanic and Sales Staff

May 9, 2008 - VANCOUVER, BC - Things are busy here in Vancouver. Busy Road shop needs some summer staff with the possibility of Longer term. Ideally we are looking for a service manager (ours moved) to run our shop. […]
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Bicycling Webstore Sales Associate

May 3, 2008 - FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA - BikeTrailerShop.com currently has a full-time Sales Associate position available. Daily duties of the position involve shipping, customer service, accounting & internet product li. […]
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Sales Associate

April 29, 2008 - TUCSON, AZ - TBOT is looking for sales staff with varying levels of shop and sales experiance. TBOT is rapidly approaching the end of our first year of business and this is a great opportunity to get. […]
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Customer Service

April 29, 2008 - ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA - USA - JensonUSA was founded with this simple mission: To treat everyone with respect and be the best company for customers to buy from, for vendors to sell to and employees to wo. […]
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinator

April 28, 2008 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - This position reports to the Director for Planning and Policy and is an integral member of the Office of Transportation and Utilities (the Office). The Office oversees many of the t. […]
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Bike mechanic or Bike/ski teck

April 23, 2008 - NELSON BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA - We are looking to hire a full time Bicycle mechanic or someone with bike ski teching experience
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Mechanic / Sales

April 22, 2008 - LYNCHBURG, VA - Bicycle mechanic needed for summer and possibly longer term help. Good customer interaction preferred as mechanics also help on the sales floor in our shop.
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Software Developer

April 22, 2008 - MADISON, WI - Software Developer Are you a cyclist with tech skills? This is a chance to take your professional skills and apply them to something else that you are passionate about. Your primary resp. […]
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mechanic

April 21, 2008 - ASHEVILLE, NC - Small high-end shop in Asheville, NC is seeking a full time experienced mechanic. Must be friendly, knowledgeable and able to multitask. Hourly pay plus commission plus some of the bes. […]
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Experienced Bicycle Mechanics Wanted

April 11, 2008 - COSTA MESA, CA - Experienced Bicycle Mechanic Wanted Two Wheels One Planet Bicycle Shop of Costa Mesa is now hiring Experienced Bicycle Mechanics We are a Busy, Successful shop that is passionate abou. […]
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Sales Reps

April 9, 2008 - ALL TERRITORIES - Contact for details and compensation
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Sales Associate, Technicians, and Sales Mgr

March 30, 2008 - ESTERO & NAPLES FLORIDA - TREK BICYCLE STORE OF ESTERO & NAPLES IS SOUTHWEST FLORIDAS LARGEST BICYCLE DEALER. WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE A PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE AND LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.. […]
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Sales Associate, Technicians, and Sales Mgr

March 30, 2008 - ESTERO & NAPLES FLORIDA - TREK BICYCLE STORE OF ESTERO & NAPLES IS SOUTHWEST FLORIDAS LARGEST BICYCLE DEALER. WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE A PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE AND LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.. […]
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Retail Sales

March 29, 2008 - NEW YORK CITY - Cadence Considers All Driven Individuals with Professional Sales and Retail Experience: At Cadence, we're always on the lookout for dynamic professionals to fill a variety of roles wit. […]
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Bike Mechanic

March 26, 2008 - WESTERN MICHIGAN - WESTERN MICHIGAN - Miniwanca is a summer camp offering exteneded adventure cycling trips throughout the summer and is seeking a Bike mechanic to maintain it's 60+ fleet of touring c. […]
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Bike Mechanic

March 26, 2008 - WESTERN MICHIGAN - WESTERN MICHIGAN - Miniwanca is a summer camp offering exteneded adventure cycling trips throughout the summer and is seeking a Bike mechanic to maintain it's 60+ fleet of touring c. […]
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Bike Mechanic

March 26, 2008 - WESTERN MICHIGAN - Miniwanca is a summer camp offering exteneded adventure cycling trips throughout the summer and is seeking a Bike mechanic to maintain it's 60+ fleet of touring cycles and to offer. […]

Top 5 reasons Ergon grips are the best

January 14th, 2008

My hands have been wrapped firmly around Ergon for a good while now and I don’t see that ever changing. Here’s the top five reasons why they are the best grips on the market.

They are the most comfortable - Before Ergon I thought grips were grips. They either had a lot of […]

Interbike Outdoor Demo for the East

January 11th, 2008

Interbike has announced their new event… an Outdoor Demo for the east coast.It’ll be held in Providence, Rhode Island on October 21 and 22.This is a pretty interesting choice for the Nielson folks and I can’t help but wonder if it’s partly in response to Eurobike’s various plays for the US market.As you know, there was […]

Top five reasons why Crooked Cog will rock 2008

January 6th, 2008

Crooked Cog has been the best bike network on the net and will continue to fill that roll this coming year.  Here’s the top five reasons we’re still the best:

 Lots of Writers - We’ve added four new writers to the fold as of January 1 which rounds us out at a total of nine.  These are […]

Turkey Ride and Injury

November 26th, 2007

Mike and I went for a ride on Wednesday that got stretched out a good bit longer than planned.
We went out for a ride on some new trails that are being built locally and about thirty minutes into the ride we came across this old cement dam. It was about 25 feet long, 4 […]

Let us give thanks…

November 22nd, 2007

In looking back over the last year it’s almost overwhelming in the things I have to give thanks for.  Here’s a few that quickly come to mind… 
My lovely wife who has supported me over the past few years as I stumble around and figure out what I want to do with my life.  Most wives […]