Rapha collaborates on $3,500 three-piece cycling suit
The suit is a collaboration between Rapha and famous London tailor Timothy Everest.(Photo: Rapha)
Products
Product review: Keen’s new “Springwater” bike shoe aims for Portland’s utility style
The Keen Springwater(Photos: Ellee Thalheimer) [Editor’s note: This product review is by BikePortland contributor Ellee Thalheimer. We asked Ellee to review Portland-based Keen Footwear’s new cycling shoe, named after a Portland cycling landmark. For those unfamiliar with cycling shoe technology, there isn’t much out there on the web, but here’s a basic explanation. ]
A promising new cargo bike, made in Eugene
The CETMA cargo bike during a preview/test-ride session at Clever Cycles earlier this month. (Photo: cleverchimp on Flickr)
Portland Design Works officially launches; will deliver locally by bike
PDW’s “Panda Treat” grips. Portland Design Works has been busy since we broke word of their arrival back in September. Erik Olson, the former Planet Bike GM who moved from Wisconsin to Portland to launch the company, has now joined forces with former Planet Bike co-worker, Dan Powell. Powell and Olson have finalized their initial … Read more
Product idea: Light up your own bike lane with “LightLane”
[Via Dustbowl] Design duo Alex Tee and Evan Gant from Massachusetts based product design firm Altitude Inc., are making waves around the web for their new “LightLane” concept. Here’s how they describe it: Our system projects a crisply defined virtual bike lane onto pavement, using a laser, providing the driver with a familiar boundary to … Read more
Product review: My Alibi ‘Bloomer’ shorts for women
[Publisher’s note: This is the first product review by new contributor Ellee Thalheimer. Learn more about Ellee here.] The women at Inverness, California based My Alibi cycling apparel are dedicated to ‘making sure you feel beautiful on your bike.’ After spending some time in their “Bloomers” cycling shorts, I’d have to say they’re achieving that … Read more
Beyond studded tires; the ultimate snow bike and bike tire chains
Now that Portlanders have experienced a “real” winter storm (not the occasional dusting of snow we usually get), some folks are beginning to think about how to equip themselves to ride through anything. If studded tires aren’t enough, maybe it’s time to consider the Ktrak. This morning Jack Bog reminded me of this bike, which … Read more
Time to get the studs out, and keep on riding
“The probability is that you will get your money’s worth over the life of the tire. Probably in less than three seasons. Maybe even less than this season.” – Portlander Daniel Johnson on whether or not you should buy studded tires With snow and ice a reality for at least a few more days, and … Read more
Portlander creates iPhone app for logging rides
Screenshot of Cychosis iPhone app. 42-year old Kenton resident Ron Forrester has created a new iPhone application (“app”) that lets you record and keep an ongoing statistical journal of your routes, mileage, and more. The app is called Cychosis and Forrester says he’s already had sales from all over the world (interest has been especially … Read more
Europe envy: Practical kid’s bikes and why they don’t exist in the U.S.
You’re not likely to find a bike like this at your local shop.(Photo © J. Maus) The other day, in the bike rack of my daughter’s school, I noticed a very practical children’s bike. It had everything a bike needs to be used as a real transportation vehicle — a chain-guard, generator lights front and … Read more
A new shop, and a new energy for triathlon in Portland
Inside the opening night party for Custom Bicycles of Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)
Want Portland-made bike panniers? Take your pick at BikeCraft
Queen Bee Creations will debut these at BikeCraft.(Photo: Queen Bee) We’ve already shared some of the cool bike-part jewelry you’ll find at BikeCraft IV. Today, we’ll share a bit of info and photos from not one, not two, but three(!) Portland artisans who will offer up their handmade bike panniers for sale at the event. … Read more