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Video: Road Bike Trails Video – Stunts On Carbon Wheels

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I have seen a lot of different things over the years, but this has to be the most extreme trials maneuvers I have ever seen done on carbon road bikes. Last year, a video was released by Martyn Ashton about his road bike commute where he did some trails and dirt moves, but this one [...]

Stolen Bikes: 6 Tips To Keep Your Bike Safe

Outside Magazine Article - Who pinched my ride?

Outside Magazine recently ran an article titled, “Who pinched my ride” where Patrick Symmes talks about stolen bicycles and his experience (with multiple rides stolen) in New York City. While Symmes is probably in the worst place in the US for bicycle theft, it is something that happens every where to every group of cyclists. I [...]

Video of Chris Akrigg’s crash that shattered his femur and updates on his recovery…

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Yeah you read that right…shattered femur. Before we get onto Chris Akrigg (awesome fixie and trials rider), check out this clip that accurately describes the pain level that a broken femur rates on the 1 to 10 scale with comedian Brian Regan… So…here is the footage of Chris Akrigg falling off a cliff and the [...]

Video: Harry Main Best 2011 Shreds at BMX Parks

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It really is amazing how much BMX is progressing lately. While we thought Hoffman pulling off a no handed 900 at the X-Games in 2006 was epic, the riders today are stretching those limits even further. This clip by Harry Main is a great example of how the sport is progressing. The amount of speed [...]

Video: Drew Bezanson Is Back – Insane Tricks and Transfers

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Back from injury, Drew Bezanson is back and looks like he is in the best shape of his life by the looks of this video. The competitors in the Dew Tour is going to have their hands full this coming season. The transfers and trick combos he is pulling off at Joyride 150 are just [...]

Premium Rush: Bike Messengers in Hollywood Blockbuster

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Next month, we are going to see the first action movie out of Hollywood that features bike messengers as the main characters. Interestingly enough, when I first saw the preview in the movie theaters, I turned to my wife and said, “I bet you 10 bucks that Danny MacAskill is doing the stunts in this [...]

Bike Commuting Safety: Claiming the Lane vs. Riding on the Sidewalk

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Take the sidewalk or the road? This is the pressing issue of safety for some many bike commuters. And many new cyclists make the mistake of sticking to the sidewalk because it seems less intimidating when you consider the other optional traffic-filled road. I myself, came to the decision after a dangerous accident with a [...]

Do you want to win a $250 gift card from Huck N Roll?

Huck N Roll December Giveaway

It is the season for giving, so Bike198 and Huck N Roll teamed up to give away a $250 gift card to Huck N Roll! For those of you that don’t know, Huck N Roll is an awesome online retailer of bikes, parts and accessories. You are sure to find something you need and $250.00 [...]

Review: Nocturn W660 and N230 LED Bike Lights

Nocturn LED Bike Lights

Over the past couple of months, we have been putting the Nocturn W660 and N230 LED lights from Global Gear through the ringer. Let’s take a look at what we found with these two inexpensive LED bike lights. For the purposes of this review, Global Gear provided two models out of their lineup: the W660 [...]

Video: Flatland Freestyle BMX with Matti Hemmings

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This video brings me back. Freestyle flantland BMX used to be a big part of the industry. With demo’s at almost every cycling event and riders drooling after the latest pigs and gyros, flatland freestyle was as big a part of the industry as sections of mountain biking is today. Over the years, we have [...]

Keep On Keepin’ It On: Fixie Riding in Seattle, WA

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I found this video on Vimeo by morehartfilms recently and it captured my attention. Some of the fixie riding in this short sequence is fantastic.

Pack The Little Bikers: Involve The Kids With A Bike Trailer

The Snowball Effect and Blogging

You know how much you love riding your bike. But is it really true that you’ll have to put riding aside once a kid enters the family?  Kids can ride their own bikes, of course, and come along with you on rides, but that can be a long way down the road.  After all, there’s [...]