We've always been fans of stripping (you could just put a period right there) away extra parts and excess bulk when it comes to the products we love. So when it comes to bike lighting, why have a clip-on LED when you could have your lights built right into the seat post? The LightSkin seat post from Epic Bike has a handful of ... continue reading
There's nothing more annoying than busted bike accessories. Ok, that's a lie. Getting your bike accessories stolen is actually more annoying. Regardless of the reason, sooner or later something is going to happen to all of your bike upgrades. Take your light for instance. You're going to forget to take it off, and ... continue reading
You probably already know the benefits of using whiskey stones instead of ice in your drink. Basically, they cool your drink without watering it down so you get all the flavor you expect at a bit more pleasant temperature. With these Icon Whiskey Stones, you can add a bit more fun to your boozing experience. Available ... continue reading
Going back to the drawing board in product design is something we hear all the time, but never really seems to hit as close to home as it does with The Bicymple. Scalyfish Designs has literally reimagined the bicycle from the ground up and The Bicymple is the result. With the removal of the chain (yeah, seriously), ... continue reading
We're amazed at the amount of upcycled bike gear we continuously find. It's like bikes subscribe to some sort of Buddhist rebirth ideology where they die and come back to life in a new form. The latest we stumbled across are these Bike Chain Belt Buckles available from Bike Craft. Each buckle is a TIG welded, powder-coated ... continue reading
We buy 70-80% of our books based on the cover. Say whatever you want, but style matters. Of course, the adage is true since most of those books ended up being terrible, but we get sucked in by a pretty face. When you can find products that take both style and quality into account, you usually end up with a lasting ... continue reading
In case you haven't figured it out by looking at the picture, BodyFloat is a replacement bike seat post that doubles as a suspension system. The patent-pending design utilizes dual spring parallelogram science something or other (kind of looks like the alien legs from "The Arrival") to basically remove you (and your ... continue reading
Seeing as how just about no one pays attention while driving these days, you'd best make yourself as visible as possible when you're riding your bike. Monocle will make sure you never leave your bike light behind when you hop on your two-wheeler. The clever little pouch and app turns your iPhone into an impromptu bike ... continue reading
There’s an enjoyment you get from something you build yourself that you won’t get from a fully packaged product. When a buddy of ours decided to build his own bike, we figured we’d document the process. ... continue reading
That buzz cut you're rocking now could one day turn into some flowing locks like you're on the cover of a romance novel. With these changes comes the inserting and removal of those cushioned pads in your bike helmet to make it fit without dropping in front of your eyes. Carrera has cleverly fixed this minor issue (and ... continue reading
You'll learn a harsh lesson if you really use WD-40 for absolutely everything. Sure, the duct tape of the lubricant world is useful for many things, but it's easy to get carried away. Spray it on your fixie and you'll quickly realize you just made a horrible mistake. Instead of gunking up your chain with standard WD-40, ... continue reading
We hate seeing things go to waste. Instead of letting an old single-speed rot in a landfill somewhere, why not deconstruct that thing and salvage some of it? We’re not saying you have to do it yourself, you could just open up your wallet (the one made from an old inner tube) and buy some stuff to support the people ... continue reading
We dig the bikes VANMOOF makes so much that we don't mind saying such a goofy name every time someone asks us about them. The Dutch company recently unveiled their latest two wheeler and, needless to say, it's awesome. Sporting the classic minimal style you'd expect from a VANMOOF, the 5.7 is a seven gear ride with ... continue reading
Dodging cab doors and slow walking tourists might seem like the only concerns a bike messenger has while riding through the streets of NYC, but be prepared to delve far deeper into the world of two-wheeled delivery men thanks to Messengers. The documentary, which was filmed over the last 10 years, showcases a whole ... continue reading
What are you doing with all those empty cardboard boxes you have strewn across your garage floor? Probably breaking them down and tossing them on the curb every other Tuesday, right? Why not take a bit of inspiration from this vid and put those empties to good use. Building a whole bike looks pretty tough though, so ... continue reading
Add too much in the way of accessories to your bike and you'll end up looking like one of those guys who transports his weekly haul to the market by way of bike-back. In an effort to trim down and sleek up your ride, a couple of things seem to be on the chopping block and a couple of things are obvious necessities. ... continue reading
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