Category: gear

2011.06.13

My Wooden Fenders

Since moving to Melbourne, with it's unpredictable skies and generally mucky streets, cycling without mudguards has become an unviable mode of transport. Despite the resultant wet ass situation, it's not nice for the bike, and sends a clear message that… more »
 

2008.12.30

Permalink 10:42:20 pm, Categories: cycling, gear , Tags: bicycle, hardware, review

Planet Bike Blaze and Superflash Burn!

[Updates about some problems with the light at the end] I thought I'd write a quick entry about my trusty Planet Bike lights, since they saved my ass twice tonight. Although bike lights are vitally important, they often seem rather ineffective. Car… more »
 

2008.09.03

Permalink 10:29:37 pm, Categories: cycling, environment, gear, society

The Ride Journal

The Ride. If you ride a bike, get yourself a copy of this. Why The Ride is cool: It's cool. Bikes are cool. It has cool stories, by everyday people, and pros. It has cool graphics, photos and illustrations. Proceeds fund Re-cycle -… more »
 

2008.07.23

Permalink 10:12:16 pm, Categories: cycling, gear

Go big and go home!

I just bought a new blender to replace my old one, which quite literally, blew up. Anyway, I'm not here to blog about kitchenwares, but cycling home with my blender proved to be a nice illustrative review of my messenger bag - the Chrome 'Metropolis'.… more »