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Industry Ticker: Cycle Dog launches jersey and Earth Day tube drive
Portland-based Cycle Dog has found success by combining two things local love: bikes and dogs. The six year old company has a retail store and sewing shop in northwest and their products are found in hundreds of stores across the country.
Industry Ticker: Showers Pass launches Double Century RTX jacket
Women’s plum color on the left, men’s white on the right.(Images: Showers Pass)_ Industry Ticker Showers Pass, a riding apparel company based in southeast Portland, continues to push the boundary on innovative bike apparel that works in wet weather. Their latest is a jacket that packs up small and packs a high-tech rain-busting punch. I’ve … Read more
Sombra bike light ‘lampshade’ aims to reduce blinking effect, improve visibility
“Be kind, don’t blind” is the mantra for this nifty bike light lampshade product idea.
Tested: The Orp bike horn and light combo
The Orp puts sound and light into a nifty package.
Light and warmth: New Portland Design Works Lars Rover and Showers Pass baselayer
Two products from Portland-based companies are perfect for the cold and dark season.
Review: LIT road commuter/training tires from Velo Products
Meet the LIT tires, offered by Portland-based Velo Products.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) This review was written by Scott Kocher, a Portland-based trial lawyer whom I met while biking in Forest Park last year. He’s also an alternate member of the City of Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee and a dedicated transportation activist. —— LIT 360 Ultra-Reflective … Read more
Light review: Portland Design Works’ Aether Demon and Spaceship/RADBOT combo
New BikePortland contributors Nicholas Von Pless and Alana Harris share their impressions of lights from Portland Design Works.
Popular Yuba Mundo cargo bike recalled for possible foot injuries
The Mundo longtail cargo bike, sold by Yuba Bicycles, is popular for carrying all types of cargo; especially small children.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Local shop now offers hot tub rentals, delivered by bike
Wood-fired hot tub delivered by bike and now available to rent. (Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland The folks at Clever Cycles, those blessed souls that never fear a bold step into a new market, announced their Dutchtub rental program today. Remember Dutchtubs? Nine months ago when we broke the news that Clever Cycles was bringing these … Read more
Made in Portland: Cielo announces collaboration with Tanner Goods
Cielo has partnered with Tanner.-More photos below-(Photos: King Cycle Group) Following our reporting last month, Cielo has now officially announced a new line of bikes that will come with accessories made by Tanner Goods. Both companies are based in Portland and make their products just a few miles from each other. Cielo, the bike brand … Read more
First look: New ‘Crosspoint’ gloves from Showers Pass
The new Crosspoint Hardshell glove from Showers Pass.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland-based Showers Pass launched a new line of gloves at the Outdoor Retailer trade show last week. It’s an ambitious foray for the company, and it’s just the latest sign of their growth into new markets and a transition away from their commuter jacket … Read more