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• The Extra Leg: Protect Your Pants From Bike Grease

  I personally have no problem with rolling up my pants, but I usually have an issue of my pants being too tight and unable to roll up past my calf.  The Extra Leg lets you protect your pants while remaining stylish:   Read More... Posted Apr 10 2009, 01:30 PM by Shaun Seneviratne with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Accessories, pants, bicycles

• Making the Bike to Motorcycle Transition a Little Smoother

  [photo via Caveman 92223's Flickr] After talking to my afternoon bus driver about the pleasant weather we've been having 'round these here parts, I expressed my mirth of being able to start ride my bike while the weather is nice and before allergy season kicks in. And then he asked me, "What kind of motorcycle do you have?" "Oh. Hrmm. Actually, it's a bicycle." And then my testicles recessed just a little. Then I started to BS my knowledge of motorcycles and threw out a few choice words like "Triumph" and "Ducati," but he knew I had no clue. On that fateful Friday evening, I took an oath that one day I would ride a motorcycle. This will help make the transition a little smoother:   Read More... Posted Mar 23 2009, 01:29 PM by Shaun Seneviratne with | with no comments Filed under: vintage, bicycles, motorcycles, moped

• Custom Fixie/Single Speed For Cheap!

  Though I'm not a fan of fixed gear bikes, I do like single speeds and the the clean, minimal design of these bikes. If I didn't just drop $250 on pimping out my current bike I would totally consider these custom bikes:   Read More... Posted Mar 13 2009, 12:02 PM by Shaun Seneviratne with | with no comments Filed under: customization, bicycles, bike, fixed gear, single speed

• 60s Mod Safety

  When I get a helmet for when I bust the bike out for spring I'm totally getting a scooter helmet. I don't care if that makes me a scooter poser, but they are just too cool. I don't even think I'd take them off when I'm done riding. Borsalino takes the mod, 60s influenced helmet even further with fur, snakeskin leather, and ornate detailing:   Read More... Posted Mar 11 2009, 12:03 PM by Shaun Seneviratne with | with no comments Filed under: scooter, safety, bicycles, bike, helmet

• Most Expensive Bike in the World. I Wonder Why. . .

  Can anyone guess why this bike may be one of the most expensive bikes in the world? I'll give you a hint-- it's not because it's a fixed gear. . .   Read More... Posted Mar 02 2009, 02:03 PM by Shaun Seneviratne with | with no comments Filed under: expensive, swarovski, bicycles, gold, bike, crystal

• Put a Bike Tire Around Your Waist

  Bikers tend to be eco-conscious and eco-conscious folks tend to ride bikes; the two just go hand in hand. A nice addition to the snobby tote bag, the bike tire belt is made from recycled tires. Though the one above is on the ugly side, there are some nicer ones after the jump: Read More... Posted Feb 25 2009, 02:24 PM by Shaun Seneviratne with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, Etsy, belt, recycled, bicycles, bike

• Eco-friendly, Wooden Bikes

  [photo via] Okay, the bike above is just silly. And uncomfortable looking. However, the concept of a wooden bike is pretty sweet. Well, leave it to the Germans to make one with design as its top priority:  Read More... Posted Feb 10 2009, 01:04 PM by Shaun Seneviratne with | with no comments Filed under: Bikes, bicycles

• Make a Bike Lane

  [photo via] It's a habit of mine to to break traffic code and ride on the opposite side of the street. I'd much rather face the crazy drivers head on than continually look over my shoulder. And nighttime? Forget about it. It's easier to maneuver between people on a sidewalk than dodging sleepy, drunk drivers! However, I'd possibly consider riding on the right side of the road at night if they put this into production: Read More... Posted Jan 20 2009, 04:01 PM by Shaun Seneviratne with | with no comments Filed under: safety, bicycles

• How I'm Going To Keep My $500 Purchase Secure

  As I was lazily walking around Tribeca with my friend I stumbled on this bike shop and decided to check out bikes and how much nice ones go for. I maintained cool composure until I saw the Bianchi Milano. It was like love at first sight. There was one small problem. . .it costs $700. My friend, also savvy to ridiculously expensive purchases (he just bought a Global kitchen knife set for $400), helped me justify it and I decided that I was going to buy the bike. I managed to find a 3-speed version for a little less than $500, which is definitly more in my price range. But if I want to use this bike practically (read: ride around the city and lock it up outside without worrying about theft), I'm going to need some heavy duty locks:   Read More... Posted Dec 29 2008, 11:01 AM by Shaun Seneviratne with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Bikes, security, bicycles, bike, lock

• Quick Tip of the Day: Don't Let the Weather Keep You Locked Up

  The weather has been fairly craptastic lately. I feel bad for the lot of you who rely on bikes to get around. I merely sprint to my car. If the above picture doesn't seem too ridiculous to you, you can always pick up DryBike for yourself. DryBike is actually an adapter for you bike, allowing you to attach an umbrella for hands-free protection from the elements. Read More... Posted Dec 29 2008, 08:16 AM by Steph Auteri with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Quick tip, Bikes, rain, bicycles, umbrella, drybike

• Wood Handle Bars

  I've been toying with the idea of modding my bike, but ultimately I'm too lazy to do anything with it (I've been needing to get my back tube replaced since last summer). However, these handle bars are providing me with plenty of incentive.   Read More... Posted Dec 16 2008, 10:32 AM by Shaun Seneviratne with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Bikes, bicycles, wood

• A Most Pleasant Bicycle Rack

  This is the best bike "rack" I have seen in my entire life.   Read More... Posted Dec 02 2008, 03:04 PM by Shaun Seneviratne with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: storage, bicycles, bike

• Say Goodbye To Chain Grease

  [photos via flickr] The above scene looks familiar, no? Whether you're just casually riding, bringing your bike up the stairs, or fixing the chain--getting grease on your skin is inevitable. Good thing Trek has been thinking a lot about this: Read More... Posted Nov 21 2008, 04:02 PM by Shaun Seneviratne with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: design, Bikes, bicycles, bike

• Be Swift Like Hermes

  Can you figure out what the above is? Is it: A) Wedding rings? B) Two stupid hats? C) A new species of bird? Or maybe it's... Read More... Posted Aug 26 2008, 03:06 PM by Alex Zalben with | with no comments Filed under: clothing, bicycles