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The FUTURE! Do we need shades or not?

May 09, 2008  ·  12:42 PM  ·  permalink

While I’ve been in the trench warfare of flat tires and greasy chains, I’ve been wondering about the larger picture, keeping a look out for industry, market, and technology trends. I’m not talking about wishful thinking about what I’d like to see happen; I mean, I’d like to wake up to Jessica Alba in a thong cleaning my drivetrain, but that’s not very likely. I’m talking about forecasting what will happen in the next two years.

other posts tagged: bike biz, bike business, china, cycling, Mark V, taiwan


Green Lane at Greenlake -- SDOT delivers improved facilities

May 09, 2008  ·  07:52 AM  ·  permalink

Green lane

The wheels of progress never stop turning at SDOT, who managed to get some green gravely material down in a couple of locations this week after months of anticipation. We’ve posted about the green lanes before, it’s great to see they’re making their way into the real world. I rode down to take a look this morning, and I can confirm it’s really, really green.

other posts tagged: safety, Seattle, traffic


Mellow Johnny's Opening

May 08, 2008  ·  07:06 AM  ·  permalink

Any of our Austin readers plan on attending Mellow Johnny’s opening and can report?

other posts tagged: austin, bike shops, commute

Mobile Social Portland Schwag

May 08, 2008  ·  06:26 AM  ·  permalink

After our Urban Ride in Portland, we’re meeting at Lucky Lab and giving away schwag from

with a raffle for Crumpler’s Headaitchs and a Raygun Famous Winebar. Free beer, food food, bike talk, Mark’s V club-life MC’ing skills, and I’m predicting a damn good time.

Sign up on Upcoming so we know who’s coming and can make sure we’ve got enough beer!

other posts tagged: gear, mobile social, portland


West Seattle Sustainability fair -- bikes everywhere

May 07, 2008  ·  07:05 PM  ·  permalink

West Seattle Sustainaibility fair

I managed to cajole a friend into taking some snaps from the Sustainable West Seattle fair this Saturday. It’s clear from the evidence that West Seattle is sustaining more than it’s fair share of cycles, including of the cargo, electric and kid variety, let alone the electric cargo fuzzy dice category. Great day for a fair, sounds like wonderful time was had by all.

other posts tagged: cargo, electric bikes, kids, Seattle

It's a small bike world

May 07, 2008  ·  04:21 PM  ·  permalink

Bike Hugger got its start in part because of all the bike culture I noticed as I traveled around on business, speaking at conferences, and vacations. These bike connections continue today and just this week at Web Design World where I met Planet Propaganda. We talked blogs, social media, and the work they’re doing with Gary Fisher.

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other posts tagged: blogs, design, gary fisher, social media


Bicycle Repairman!

May 07, 2008  ·  12:42 PM  ·  permalink

Discussing Mobile Social this morning, we somehow got onto the topic of mobile bicycle repairmen. This, inevitably, led to Monty Python references.

“See how he uses a spanner to tighten that nut!”

other posts tagged: bicycle repairman, humor, monty python, video

PDX Bike Exhibit

May 07, 2008  ·  10:20 AM  ·  permalink

Traveling a lot leads to airport fatigue and there’s nothing more refreshing than seeing a bike exhibit!

The goal of the exhibit is to offer a glimpse into the role bikes play in the lives of Oregonians – racing, replacing a car, riding up and down mountains, or just riding for the joy of it. The exhibit is organized by the Port of Portland, Sweetpea Bicycles, the Regional Arts & Culture Council and the Portland Development Commission.

PDX is my fav little airport and many of Webvision’s attendees will see the exhibit as they arrive.

other posts tagged: portland, travel, video, webvisions


Best bag for carrying a Mac laptop while riding a bike?

May 06, 2008  ·  12:26 PM  ·  permalink

Update (5/7/08): Flickr Group

Based on the popularity of this post, Byron created a bike bags Flickr group. Pop in and upload photos of your setup—if you’re inclined, write a few words describing it and why it works for you (if you don’t have a Flickr account, you can sign up for free to share your photos). Byron loaded the Hugga Bag and has photos of the Raygun coming….

Our friend Jim Coudal needs some advice:

coudal_twitter.gif What do Bike Huggers think? Post your advice here.

other posts tagged: backpack, bags, coudal, laptop, mac, messenger, twitter

Messenger Bike at Pike Place Market

May 06, 2008  ·  11:22 AM  ·  permalink

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I walked down to the market to retrieve my girlfriend’s bike, and I saw this messenger bike. Normally I wouldn’t have taken notice of a bike this beaten down, but I just had to appreciate how harsh this machine’s life must have been.

Notice the bludgeoned and dismembered Dura Ace STI still in situ. I’m pretty sure that the derailleurs were just screwed into a set position, and the rear brake was disconnected. The Chris King rear cassette hub might be the last thing salvageable on the bike. The owner didn’t even bother locking the bike at all while he went inside. I salute his cavalier attitude towards equipment maintenance and security… I just hope I am never, ever, ever invited to estimate or enact any repairs to that bike.

other posts tagged: dura-ace, hubs, locks, Mark V, messenger


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