Get your kicks on a Kickbike

From the July, 2008 issue

by Karl Benedek
One, two, three, four, five, switch. Coast. One, two, three, switch… welcome to the world of kickbiking. Modern kickbikes have their roots in the velocipedes and draisines of the Victorian era, but the comparisons end quickly. These are no boneshakers—they are lightweight, maneuverable vehicles that can help provide you with a surprisingly good [...]

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Five under $15: quality gear on the cheap

From the October, 2007 issue

by Brian Sather
The maxim “You get what you pay for” does not always apply to cycling products. Sometimes the high-end lightweight equipment is the first to fail you during a ride. By contrast, some inexpensive items turn out to be your favorite and most reliable. The products I regularly use cover the full range from [...]

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Chrome’s got it in the bag

From the November, 2006 issue

by Karl Benedek
Gazing into the massive craw of the new Chrome Metroplis messenger bag, I had one thought: how many record albums could I fit in there? It was Monday night, and I was getting ready for my weekly gig as a country-western DJ at KWVA 88.1 FM in Eugene. Much of my C&W collection [...]

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