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Giro Reverb – Commuter Helmet

Reverb

I recently upgraded my helmet to a more fully bodied helmet for commuting to work. I have a Giro Road helmet that really allows for air flow and the ability to cool your head. But for commuting to work and being packed away in my desk it was not all that durable. I decided to go with a more urban looking …

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Invisible Bike helmet

I was reading a blog I follow and I came across this great article about the invisible helmet.  As an avid bike rider I had to check this out.   After watching the video and reading the article I was still intrigued.  The Invisible Bicycle Helmet | Fredrik Gertten from Focus Forward Films on Vimeo. You can read the article here. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/the-future-is-herethe-invisible-bicycle-helmet-176039 …

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How to crack a combination bike lock

I commute to work frequently on my Raleigh i8.  A while back someone asked me what kind of lock do I use.  I did not have a response, I had not been using one.  Last year when I started commuting I would ride to offsite meetings and other events and park my old mountain bike anywhere.  I did not have a …

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Bicycle Messenger Movie–Premium Rush

I think I will have to drag myself to see this one.  Check out the trailer below.   I’m not sure if they will make it worth watching, but the preview makes it look good.   I’ve been watching a log of biking movies lately.  I’ve even re-watched a few old ones.   Quicksilver – http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091814/ American Flyers – http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088707/ A recent TV show …

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New Bike

I finally purchased a new commuter bike.  I ended up going with a Cadent i8 from Raleigh.  The local bike shop I use Freewheeler was having a sale this week.  They ended up giving me such a great deal.  I’ve always been happy with their service and selection.  If you are in the grand rapids area, stop over and check out …

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Commuting to Work on Bike

I’ve been commuting to work on my bike this last week. It has been great. The car was in the shop so I finally had a reason to commute. I’ve been planning on doing it but never was motivated enough to start the process. This last week I did not have a car so I had to. It turned out to …

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