PumpTire – A Self-pressuring Bicycle Tire!

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Each year at trade shows like Interbike and Outdoor Retailer,  new products are released with great fanfare. Some of them are brilliant, others, not so much. All too often, I am reminded of the greatest inside joke of the movie Drillbit Taylor – Adam Baldwin’s line “That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard”. I can … Read more

A Light For (Most) All Occasions

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Energizer is widely recognized for their batteries that keep on going, (and going, and going…) but they have become a driving force in designing new and innovative lighting devices in recent years. These lights range from ultra-compact keychain LED lights to hugely powerful spotlights, powered by anything from tiny watch batteries to solar energy. In … Read more

Noggs Sport Glasses

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I’d like to think that we’re pretty sensible when it comes to product reviews, but after considering a recent review of Noggs Sport Glasses, it’s easy to see how we might be viewed otherwise. So we’re rating these “Chuck Norris Tough”! Backed by a parent company with more than 20 years in the industry, Noggs … Read more

Urban Yard at Interbike to Highlight Urban Cycling

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Vintage and modern bike displays, bar, ‘City Style’ fashion show and ARTCRANK installation highlight category SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – August 29, 2011 – To celebrate urban cycling and give the fast-growing category a dedicated platform, Interbike will debut the Urban Yard, presented by Chrome Industries at the industry trade show Sept. 14-16. “Urban cycling … Read more

Back To School With JanSport

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When approximately half the students returning to school from their summer break will be toting their school supplies in a JanSport backpack, you know the company must be doing something right. And it’s an awesome way to build brand loyalty, especially given that their product line is not limited to school bags, but includes camping … Read more