Since December 2010 my bicycle for commuting has been a Trek Soho. I’ve racked up just over 2,500 miles on my Soho and thought I’d give a quick update on how this bicycle is doing… Shimano Nexus 8 : I’m still very much enjoying the Nexus, an internal gearing system on …
Garmin’s new flagship cycling computer, the Edge 810, arrived on my doorstep on January 15th. Since it’s arrival, I’ve been putting the 810 through its paces. Time to share my impressions of this new offering from Garmin… Let’s get through some technical specs first. Most of these first impressions were …
“Cool! What is that?!” That’s a typical response I get when riding my bicycle with the Burley Travoy attached. The Travoy is an attention getter both because of it’s unique look and it’s uncanny ability in a manner of seconds to add cargo carrying utility to nearly any bike. I …
The “HotShot” is an appropriate name for this impressive new bicycle tail light. It is quickly becoming my favorite light. That speaks volumes given some of the incredible new lights on the market like the Radbot 1000 and Planet Bike’s Superflash Turbo. What makes the “HotShot” such a contender is …
The time is November 2010 – the scene, Bike World in San Antonio, TX. I’m killing some time looking at new bicycles (always a dangerous past time) and see a 2010 Trek Soho, in my size, with a price tag indicating $550 off. Oh no! I hear a whisper in …
When you use your bicycle as transportation, you spend a lot of time riding in traffic with cars. As a result, adding a mirror to your bicycle can give you some situational awareness of what’s going on behind you. In my book, keeping a periodic eye on the world behind …
There is a new king of the mountain in bicycle tail lights and it’s name is the Radbot 1000 by Portland Design Works. I don’t make this statement lightly, considering the strong contenders in bicycle tail lights on the market – lights like the almost legendary Planet Bike Superflash, or …
Light & Motion has introduced a new bicycle tail light called the “Vis 180″. The name implies that the tai light provides 180 degree visibility by including side lights in addition to the rear, primarylight. I purchased the Vis 180 and have used it for a few bicycle rides. First …
“Whoa! What bike is that?” That’s a typical reaction when folks see a Trek Soho S for the first time. The bicycle’s logo and graphics are nearly missed upon first glance as they blend into the matte black frame. The net result of this design creates a feeling that the …
Summer has certainly arrived here in South Texas and with it the return of my portrayal of the salt monster. As your body attempts to cool you in high temperature, high humidity situations the egregious amounts of sweat and salt you exude result in yet another transformation – you become a stink …