mOde Clutch

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Published Aug. 15, 2010 at 11:16 p.m.

As a gal who rides her bike everywhere and prefers the comfort of pocketless leggings, I am oftentimes forced to haul my phone and keys to work in my awesome, but large Velo City backpack (or inside my bra) ... This is the first reason why I absolutely love the mOde Clutch. [ ... ] ...

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A 1×9 Conversion

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Published Aug. 15, 2010 at 4:23 p.m.
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A couple of weeks ago, we had a lively and interesting conversation here on the blog about the pros and cons of simplified 1x9 derailleur drivetrains. In the post that launched the discussion, I brought up the fact that I rarely, if ever, use anything other than the center chainring on my city bikes: ... "I’d say that I’m going to give a 1×9 drivetrain a try, but the fact is, I’ve effectively been using a 1×9 drivetrain for a number of years. You only have to look at my crank to see what

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Ladies Leading Double Lives: Sport vs Transport

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Published Aug. 15, 2010 at 12:26 p.m.
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Just as I have been experimenting with road cycling in parallel to using my bicycle for transportation, so have several other ladies with prominent bicycle blogs.  ... [image via Simply Bike] ... S. from Simply Bike normally looks like this when she cycles.  But above she is pictures riding across Iowa while taking part in RAGBRAI.  This was her first time on a roadbike!  ... [image via Adrienne Johnson] ... Adrienne Johnson of Velo Vogue  dons bike shorts and a (surprisingly attractive)

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Play Bike Polo T

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Published Aug. 15, 2010 at 12:30 a.m.

Both of us here at Urban Velo play a lot of polo, and our first run of “Play Bike Polo” stickers went in no time at tournaments and pick-up events we’ve made it to, so after a lot of deep thinking we decided to make some shirts. 50/50 black t with bike polo on the [ ... ] ...

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Ed McLaughlin writes a letter to the editor

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Published Aug. 10, 2010 at 5:46 p.m.

For those of you who were around in 2007, you might remember cyclist Ed McLaughlin. This “Bike King” from Chico, California was car free from 1982 to 2007. He found the Chico Velo cycling club. Largely through his efforts, his town was listed at the #1 bicycling community by Bicycling magazine in 1997. Ed now [ ... ]Related posts: A friend of a friend of a friend in need Letter to the Editor Ride helmetless and lose your bike?! ...

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Lovely Bicycle Upheaval... and Bike Sale

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Published Aug. 9, 2010 at 3:12 p.m.
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Over the past several months, some changes in my cycling ways have been quietly taking place. I have hinted at it, but I don't think I have fully disclosed just how serious I've been getting about road cycling. Little by little, regular 20 mile rides turned into regular 26 mile rides and now, time permitting, regular 40 mile rides. I have found that I truly enjoy cycling on a roadbike and I want to see how far I can go with this unexpected passion. I don't feel the need to write about most of my

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Velo Orange Wheel Stabilizer

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Published Aug. 9, 2010 at 12:58 p.m.
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Velo Orange is now stocking the much needed, but hard to find, wheel stabilizer. This is a must-have item for anyone carrying significant loads over the front wheel. More → ... Related posts: Velo Orange Chainguard Velo Orange, Rivendell, Minnehaha Support Haiti Relief Homegrown Cargo Rack Stabilizer Velo Orange Model 3 Saddle Rivendell SunTour Dynamo Wheel ...

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New Bicycle in the house (well, garage)

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Published Aug. 8, 2010 at 6:31 p.m.
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and Sweetpea is home! Natalie called Friday morning, so I public transited myself over there a bit after 5pm, installed the computer, and rode home over the hill - 12+ miles ... It climbs very nicely; I had great fun riding up SW Fairview ... Still need to figure out how to mount the Supernova E3 light - those clever Germans don't use the standard-here E6 hex nut ... You probably want to see pictures ... Build details:details (as well as I can remember them) ... custom Sweetpea frame, S&S

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Ride Right

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Published Aug. 8, 2010 at 12:12 p.m.

The Ride Right video was recently released by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition in partnership with the Marin Cyclists recreational cycling club. The short video provides techniques for passing, being passed and identifying obstacles when cycling with a group. For more information visit www.marinbike.org ...

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Velo City Bags: Pedal Straps

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Published Aug. 8, 2010 at 11:22 a.m.

See, I totally dig this. Velo City has done a superb job at branding each of their products, right down to their new Pedal Straps. Like their backpacks, these straps are hand-made and affordable. These are now in stock ...

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