Launched at Interbike last fall, the much anticipated Timbuk2 Especial Collection of backpacks and panniers finally started shipping this month. For this new bike series, Timbuk2 worked hard to design a collection of bags that serious cyclists, such as bike couriers and hardcore bike commuters, would find useful.
Tired of broken chains and faulty derailleurs, Hungarian company StringBike set out to create a drivetrain that never fails. Doing away with the greasy chain, derailleur, gear shift, and other related parts, StringBike replaced all that metal with a rope based technology.
Chicago company Nonetheless Garments has taken a fabric from the traditional alpine world and applied it to the urban bike commuter. Made from Polartec's NeoShell fabric, the weatherproof Compound cycle pants are as stylish as they are functional.
All the extra layers required for winter cycling usually make starting and stopping your bike app, looking at route maps, or sending a text message that much more difficult. BioLogic recently released a handful of cycling accessories to help you stay connected on your bike commute or when riding around town, regardless of weather.
For increased safety on your bike commute, every little bit helps. The Hump backpack cover from Respro not only ensures greater visibility on the road day or night, but keeps the contents of your backpack nice and dry despite the nasty weather.
