“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 have used my Travoy to: Carry all the equipment 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 that it offers: An industry leading 2-watts of power at [...]

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 my ear, “Buy me…”.  Then the rational (kinda rhymes with [...]

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 you in this age of distracted drivers is becoming a [...]

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 the Blackburn Mars 4.0 – but turn on the Radbot [...]

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 impressions? This tail light is very bright.  I need to [...]

“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 bicycle may be employing some form of top-secret, stealth technology [...]

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 monster. Enter WIN Detergent.  WIN is specially formulated to remove [...]

Last December, I replaced the stock Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase tires on my Trek Valencia after 2,000+ miles.  With the Valencia playing the role of both my commuter and touring bicycle,  it was critical for me to find a pair of tires that would be extremely durable, highly flat-resistant and competent in inclement weather. If the first 350 miles are any [...]

Rumors of my abduction by aliens were greatly exaggerated. In all seriousness, the lack of blog updates has been a combination of an aggressive work schedule with associated travel, a bout of “the crud” which seems to be a vicious cold virus and a decent number of inclement weather days. A “perfect storm” that has put a big dent in [...]