May 26, 2011 | Accessories, Commute, General, Lifestyle, Maintenance |
You may have noticed that internally geared hubs are becoming more and more popular on bicycles nowadays. Even the newest addition to our line of folding bikes, the Boston 8 uses a Shimano Nexus internal 8 speed hub. Internal gears have been around since the early...
May 19, 2011 | Activism, Commute, Environment, Events, General, Lifestyle |
This Friday is National Bike to Work Day. In many cities across the U.S. there are special rides and events along popular commuting routes, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. You can check out their website to find events in your area. Try Commuting on a...
Apr 29, 2011 | Bike Racing, Events, Lifestyle, Recreation, Travel |
The Race: Tour of Romandie This week, April 26th-May 1st, is the Tour de Romandie. Romandie is the primarily French-speaking western part of Switzerland. The Tour de Romandie is different from the races we’ve been to so far, because it takes place over multiple...
Apr 20, 2011 | Adventure, Commute, General, Lifestyle, Uncategorised |
With our current frame design having been originally developed for the US military, our bikes have a long history of service. They’re work horses that don’t mind putting in the long hours. And while the Paratrooper is doing government work, our Swissbike...
Apr 8, 2011 | Bike Racing, Events, Lifestyle, Recreation, Travel |
The Race: Paris-Roubaix This Sunday April 10 will be the 109th edition of another one of the 5 monuments of cycling’s race calendar: Paris-Roubaix. The race, first held in 1896, now starts north of Paris in the town of Compiègne. The race finishes with a ½ mile lap...
Mar 30, 2011 | Adventure, Bike Racing, Lifestyle, Travel |
New Spring/Summer Folding Bike Blog Series This is the first of a series of posts where we feature a prominent bike race and the city/region where it is held. Each of these posts will consist of 2 main parts: a brief introduction to the race, its history, and any...
