Industry Ticker: New bikes from Islabikes, new bag from North St
New offerings from two great local companies.
Product Reviews
For $29, ‘Portland Bike Reflector’ offers a snap-on visibility aid
It’s an appealingly simple product.
Product Review: Aquilo full-fingered gloves from Planet Bike
A no-nonsense glove that gets the job done at a fair price.
Product Review: A warm winter cap from Bella Capo
A no-nonsense winter cap that works well on and off the bike.
Gimmick or godsend? My review of the NiteRider Sentinel with “Laser Lanes”
A rear light that promises a bright bike lane wherever you go.
Product review: Turn Siri into your mechanic with the OTTO Tuning System
Adjust your own derailleur with help from Siri.
Industry Ticker: Timbuk2 set to open retail store in Portland
Timbuk2 is coming to Portland.
The gear that got me through the Oregon Outback
A few thoughts on key pieces of my Oregon Outback kit.
Create your own custom bag at Chrome’s downtown store
Lara Kessler, a full-time seamstress at the Chrome retail store, walks a customer through the ordering process.(Photos J. Maus/BikePortland) In a town where so many people get around by bike or transit, having a good (and waterproof) bag is essential. That’s probably one reason why Chrome opened up a retail store here two years ago … Read more
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.
Showers Pass unveils ‘waterproof breathable’ socks
Showers Pass is expanding their product line once again with the new “Crosspoint” sock which they say is waterproof and breathable. Check out the photo and press release below and stay tuned for our review once we get a pair to try out… NEW: Waterproof Breathable Socks from Showers Pass Three-Layer Bonded Construction Provides Truly … Read more