Tag: bike commute
San Francisco startup PumpTire has recently created a lot of buzz with their new self-inflating bike tire design. By directly incorporating a pumping mechanism into the tire, the PumpTire may not keep you from flatting while out on a ride, but will eliminate the need to check your tire pressure before you set out, even if your bike has been sitting idle in the garage for weeks.
The latest bike computer from CatEye is not only simple and affordable, but will help you feel better about your impact on the environment. The new Urban Wireless calculates your carbon offset based on how many miles you logged during your bike commute that day.
Last week the cycling world was abuzz with news that Joshua Hon, son of Dahon founder David Hon, had left the company to do his own thing, taking a large chunk of Dahon employees with him. Citing trademark issues with the Dahon factory in China as the reason for his departure, Joshua officially launched his new folding bike company Tern over the weekend.
Amongst the countless beautiful rides along the French Riviera, a new cycling apparel brand has joined the peloton. Called Café du Cycliste, what started out as a simple cycling café and a passion for the history of the sport, has evolved into an elegant looking cycling apparel brand that will add some french chic to your daily ride.