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Commuter

Sneak peek: Pinnacle Arkose - do it all road bike with cyclo-cross roots

Three-model range of fully-equipped super-commuters breaks cover from Evans Cycles own brand

UK brand Li & Co launch Visijax motion-activated electronic jacket

Crazy name rather sensible jacket that detects arm movement and turns your arm in to an illuminated indicator

Commuter diaries - 32s on the pub bike

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Rear wheel clearance

Everyone needs a "pub bike", over the years mine have taken many forms but usually / always a SS; low maintenance issues, less pinchable and simply direct for town.

I recently fitted 32's to my Alu, v-braked bike for extra Tow Path and pot-hole protection and my 1st impressions have been good, fast enough, robust and comfortable. Next stop the BMX track!

Clearance is an issue, with maybe 2mm on either side at the rear, it's enough right?

Folding Helmet from Biologic/Dahon - Spotted

While dragging the parents around the south island this week, I noticed a French Canadian guy folding up his bike helmet and putting it into his backpack. I remembered that ages ago Dahon had advertised their "Pango" so I said hello and had a look. Labelled "Biologic", it was indeed the Dahon folding helmet and very impressive it was too. If anyone's interested it's available from the Biologic site for about $130 and looked really sturdy. Great for commuting I'd imagine.

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Lynskey Backroad

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Lynskey Backroad - seat stays decal

Alfine Commuter

I'm looking at getting a bike to commute the 15 miles to work on. Like the idea of the low maintenance of an alfine setup.

anyone had experience of alfine 8 or 11? what's it like with mildly hilly rides?

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Commuter diaries - spd sandals

I have been wearing Shimano (other brands are available) spd sandals for commuting.

Wrong yet strangely right?

Flo

FS Boardman Urban Pro Large 2009/2010 Model

SRAM X9/X7 18 speed gearing, Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc brakes Truvativ Elita GXP, upgraded rear cassette 11-23 for a more usable ratio, upgraded chain. The Boardman has been stored in the back bedroom for the past six months after buying a road bike. I work in a bike shop so bike has been maintained with below average use and is in very good condition.

£500 no offers

Its a bargain at this price.

Tel: 07988 472679 if interested and for more information

(Leeds Area)

Commuter diaries - 1st ride of 2011

1st ride of 2011 this morning (due to illness) and I love it, back in the saddle weaving past cars, thinking yes! I am going to ride my SS or fixed around the hills of Avon to get fit again! Lovely... Happy Riding!