I enjoy using my bicycle for small grocery store visits so when I noticed the Topeak Trolleytote I was instantly intrigued. On the outside it looks like nothing more than an egg crate strapped to my bicycle’s rear rack but in this case, looks are quite deceiving. As I put the Trolleytote through its paces for a full review, here [...]
As a continuation of Part One, let’s take a look at two more powerful bicycle tail lights that I’m convinced will improve your visibility and contribute to your safety on the road. CatEye TL-LD1100 The TL-LD1100 is Cateye’s top-of-the-line bicycle tail light with 10 super bright LEDs – six that point rearward (aligned in two rows of three) and two [...]
I purchased a Trek Soho S this past weekend and have managed a few short rides on it. I plan to do a comprehensive review similar to my series on the Trek Valencia. The Trek Soho S is a single-speed bicycle which shares an almost identical frame to the Valencia – this means you’re getting a stable ride and a [...]
That was my sentiment today as I stared up at the overcast sky and felt a light mist fall on my face. I’d just arrived at nearby Bullis Park and was going on a bike ride despite Mother Nature’s prescription of drizzle with temps in the mid-50’s. My road bike is quite familiar with Bullis Park as this picturesque location [...]
During my sojourn to Fredericksburg, TX on my bike, my Trek Valencia crossed the 2,000 mile mark. I thought I’d pause and reflect on this milestone and give an update on how the bicycle is doing. I purchased the bike in December of last year. In a nutshell, it’s doing great! The bike has really held up well despite taking [...]
If you’re interested in getting an even closer look at what the Topeak DXP bag offers, take a look at this quick video which is a nice companion to my detailed review.
Having logged over 1,000 miles on my Trek Valencia since purchasing the bicycle in December of last year, I thought I’d take a moment to pause and reflect. At the risk of disturbing the karma, the Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase tires have been flat free. This is the longest duration of flat free miles I’ve experienced. I’m very impressed since [...]
Product: Hoss “Ponderosa” Bike Shorts ($49.95)Rating: * * * * * (5 out of 5) : Outstanding! “Cycling clothes that make sense…” …that’s the tagline at Hoss Technical Wear. I discovered these guys from an ad I clicked on when browsing a cycling site. I ordered a pair of their Ponderosa bicycle shorts and I must say… They’re grrrrrreat! The [...]
Product: Topeak Trunkbag DXPRating: * * * * * (5 out of 5 stars) : Outstanding! I’ve used Topeak’s Trunkbag DXP bicycle bag now for six months and everytime I fill this bag to the gills with groceries or work clothes for commuting, I’m impressed. Every time. So impressed that I feel compelled to take a photograph of the latest [...]
The Seca 400 Bicycle Light When I started bicycle commuting, the need for a headlight became a high priority since my morning commute is under cover of darkness. I’ve owned and used the following headlights: the Planet Bike Blaze 1/2 watt and the Blackburn X8. In each case, I’ve upgraded to a more powerful light since I have some dark [...]
