Month: February 2007

Because who doesn’t hate flats?

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ACCESSORIES MARKETING, INC. OFFERS MOST FLAT-PROOF MOUNTAIN BIKE TIRE Expensive Custom Rims no Longer Necessary for Tubeless Tires Slime SRT Tires Fit Any Standard Rim, Saving Riders Hassles, Money and Boosting Performance GROVER BEACH, Calif.‘”Accessories Marketing, Inc. (AMI), creator and manufacturer of Slime® tire sealant products, offers a significant breakthrough for bike enthusiasts’”they have perfected … Read more

Texas State University Bobcat Bicycle Co-operative

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Matt Akins, a senior at Texas State University, just sent over an email about the bike co-op he helped start at his school. Matt writes: “We have created an on-campus bicycle co-op for students at Texas State and members of the San Marcos community. The goals of the co-op include promoting bicycles as an alternate … Read more

Good news for anyone who rides a bike?

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Every day, I troll the web looking for interesting bike-related news. Some days I come across stuff I just can’t even believe. For instance, a ninth grade class decided that for their science fair project, they would develop an air bag for cyclists. No joke. Apparently, the rider straps it around their waist, and if … Read more

Cruzbike?

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Man, this thing still shows up in the news. And they’ve sold 30 of them? It looks like a freakin’ deathtrap. I mentioned it here the last time I read an article on it. This thing is supposed to be better for your back, but it looks like a great way to blow out your … Read more

Titanium goodness from Canada

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I recently got this press release from Everti bikes of Canada. They make some pretty sweet road frames, and do custom builds as well. Here’s what Kurt had to say: The Phoenix is replacing our Team model of last year as it serves the same purpose but is better at doing so. The frame is … Read more