Showing posts with label urban cycling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label urban cycling. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

#ProductReview | FINN, the universal Smartphone mount by Bike Citizens

Hi riders!
Today we bring you a new product review, the FINN... what? 
This nice name is the universal smartphone mount created by Bike Citizens, and now, we will show you it!

 FINN, the universal Smartphone mount by Bike Citizens

What is FINN?

Well, FINN is, as I said before, the universal smartphone mount created by Bike Citizens, a simple system to fix your smartphone to your handlebar.
You can read the story here and basically you can resume their challenge in the next:

Thursday, February 23, 2017

#new | New Curve Front Light 2 by Bookman

Hi again!
Today we bring you a new post about news on cycling stuff, for exemple, bike lights!



As you can see in our past posts, we have tested some products from the sweeden brand Bookman, they produce original and well designed products, not only lights. 
In this case, we have received and tested the new Curve Front Light 2 in Petrol Green and Neon Hot Pink, as you can see in the pics.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

#sendusyourbike | 1974 Bianchi restored by Paul Marsh

Hi riders, 
here we go again, after some days...weeks... with few posts, we return with more energy and posts, we wish you like it!

Today we bring you one of your bikes, Paul Marsh has sent us some pics of his 1974 restored Bianchi, really really nice work, congrats Paul!







Monday, November 14, 2016

#productReview | STIX lightset from Specialized

Hi all!
Dark nights arrive in winter... it's time to review.... bike lights!!!

Today we want to show you STIX from Specialized. We have been testing this lights for 2 weeks in our fixie, here the results!




Monday, October 10, 2016

#productReview | Bicyclecrumbs Fendor Bendor Ass Savers new!

Bad weather...rainny day...and you need to take your bike and move around your city... don't worry!
Here we have the Bicyclecrumb Fendor Bendor by Ass Savers, ready?... here we go!



The reflective FENDOR BENDOR by BICYCLECRUMBS is the Jedi laser sword of mudguards. It will keep you visible and safe as well as dry as a nut. Mounts on your bike in seconds without tools. Completely foldable, it can easily be stored in a bag or jersey pocket for wet rides on the dark side.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

#video | GARAGE RACE 2016

Hi riders!
This week we want to bring you again a video about the famous Garage Race 2016,  something between a movie and reportage covering all day including the crashes, smiles and races. Enjoy! 

GARAGE RACE 2016 from Friendly Friends / FunBikes on Vimeo.


Wednesday, May 4, 2016

#productReview | Medium Anything Pack by Road Runner Bags

Hi all!
Today we bring you another of our famous #productreviews. Today we want to show you a product from one of our supporters, Road Runner Bags. They sent us a surprise, their awesome "Medium Anything Pack", a medium size urban backpack perfect for commuters.


Product review and specifications

Well, we have received the backpack in brown color with the inner in orange color (watterproof), it's plenty of pockets to carry on small things (wallet, sunglasses, keys...), medium size (for bike lock, bottle...) and big size, basically the main with only one pocket inside to carry on your laptop, and other things like a jacket, helmet...

Friday, February 26, 2016

#fixievideo | 48quince // Highway to Hell - Buenos Aires, Argentina Fixed Gear

Hi all! Patrick from 48quince has sent us their last production. They are a group of people dedicated to make events like Alleycats and DUAL sprints in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Enjoy!


Rider: Patrick Röich.
Camera: Nicolás Caliguiri.
Editing: Patrick Röich.
Music: The Knife - You Make Me Like Charity

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

#video | .4DR3N4L1N3//R1D3. #01 by Robe Ao

Hi riders!
Maybe a lot of you ride everyday and know how do you feel when riding in urban traffic... for those who never feel it...please, see the next video filmed under the eyes of Robe Ao from Seville (Spain)...
Enjoy!


Filmed and published in Youtube by ROBE AO


Tuesday, December 29, 2015

#productReview | GO LED Revolutionary Backpack Unboxing & Review

Happy XMAS riders!!!
We have received our XMAS gift, and we are really happy showing it to you...it's amazing....



Do you remember our past post showing you the GO LED backpack created by Port Designs? Well, as we explained this backpack it's revolutionary because comes with led system and a remote control to manage it. It's a great solution to keep you safe riding in urban routes, where the traffic it's terrible and you need to be seen by cars, motorcycles... 

We have used it for more than one week and our veredict is: this backpack is a MUST HAVE!

Here you have our video unboxing and testing at home, you can see other video in their site.



Friday, December 12, 2014

#CyclingProject | Twentyeightco: Made in London apparel for urban cyclist

Hi riders! Today want to present you a new crowdfunding project from London (UK) called Twentyeightco, they need our support, and we would like to support them and..who nows, maybe soon we could review their urban cyclist in our section "product review". But to achive this great target first they need to pledge 16.000 pounds...


What is Twentyeightco?

Made In London, a brand created for the fashion conscious urban cyclist in mind. They produce high quality garments suitable for cycling

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

PRODUCT REVIEW: DZR Jetlag Nero | The first and only SPD compatible slip on

Hi riders! Today we have a greeeeat review for all of you, we have made one of the most important steps for fixed gear rider...we started riding with flat pedals, after this using pedalstraps...now, next step: SPD pedals....OMG!

In this case we were searching for a cycling shoes compatible with our urban spirit and our day by day. We needed a cycling shoes to ride in our urban routes and go to the office without problems, we didn't search for a classic road cycling shoes (perfect for long rides), and we found this shoes from the brand DZR, a brand specialized in urban cycling shoes (great idea guys, we needed you!).

PRODUCT REVIEW: DZR Jetlag Nero | The first and only SPD compatible slip on


In this case we have reviewed one of their models called Jetlag Nero, the first and only SPD compatible slip on.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Sean Martin x Zephyr Track | Don't try this at home

The last short video from THe Heavy Pedal: Seant Martin x Zephyr Track...no sound, only images...amazing images....enjoy it!


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Monday, April 7, 2014

PRODUCT REVIEW: Bianchi Asfalto Socks - Black from Probikekit.com

Hi riders, today we want to show you a product review of a basic part of your cyclist wear, the socks!
In this case, we will do a review about the Bianchi Asfalto Socks provided by Probikekit.com. They have a lot of Bianchi products: jackets, jerseys, shorts...and socks too.


Bianchi Asfalto Socks - Black Review

Well, this Bianchi Asfalto Socks in black color are really confortable, you can feel the high quality of the product when you wear it in your feet, really smooth and breathable.
The Bianchi Milano cycling socks feature an anatomically shaped foot-bed for the left and right foot. Made of Coolmax functional fabric, the Asfalto Socks feature a mid-foot with breathable mesh inserts.







Specifications:
  • Fabric: 60% Polyester, 33% Polyamide, 7% Spandex
  • Sizes: S-M (36-41), L-XL (42-45), 2XL (46-48)
We have tested it with our Vans shoes, (yeah..we are fixed gear riders! for now we don't use cycling shoes...for now...). In a 25 km ride, the sensations were great, we've had no problems with the seams of socks, all perfect!

Conclusion

  • If you need a socks for cycling this Bianchi Asfalto Socks could be a great choice.
  • All products from Bianchi are a quality garantee
  • The words "Bianchi Milano" and the famous logo are great!
  • Perfect adaptation to the shape of the foot

About ProBikeKit

ProBikeKit is an established cycling clothing and component supplier, based in the UK, they also have international websites that ship worldwide. ProBikeKit have over 180 cycling brands currently in stock and offer products such as full bikes, frames, wheels, components, clothing and even books, dvds and fun cycling accessories. Definitely a website for people who love cycling, ProBikeKit is run by experts in the field, offering nutritional articles, race reports and a friendly place to chat about the two-wheeled sport. 
They focus on offering professional cycling clothing and components at low prices.
They aim to provide an online community for cyclists, including nutritional articles, trends and interactive product reviews.

Interested in send us your products to review?

If you are interested in sending us products to review, please contact us by email to fixedgearworld@thefixedgearworld.com 

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Steven Jensen - FGFS

Hi riders! Today we want to remember an old but great video about fixed gear freestyle with Steven Jensen filmed in November 2010, enjoy his tricks!


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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Cletofilia 19 Mexican magazine about urban cycling

Here we have the number 19 of this Mexican magazine named Cletofilia about urban cycling in Spanish. Here you can read about interviews, stories, websites related (like our site!), directed by Juan Pablo Ramos, their site is http://www.revistacletofilia.com

Grassracks

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