Gear Recommendations: It’s been over a year since I first posted about angle grinder resistant locks like the Litelok X1, and it’s been great to see more of them out on the streets! I’ve seen angle grinder resistant, anti-grinder, angle grinder proof locks like the Abus Super Extreme 2500, Kryptonite […]
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Gear Recommendation: The angle grinder resistant Litelok X1 to keep your pricey bike safe! FYI the Litelok X1 Moto is literally the exact same lock but has a different name to indicate it works for motorcycles too. If you don’t need as much locking area, the Litelok X1 Mini is […]
As usual, biking to Outside Lands is the best way to get to this fantastic festival in Golden Gate Park. No worries about traffic, bus crowds, lack of parking, surge pricing, or anything else. Riding a bicycle is the way to go. Unfortunately, the Outside Lands 2025 website only has […]
After living in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn for a while, I have some bike commuting observations, tips on routing, and other things to know when riding your bike around Brooklyn! Riding your bike is the FASTEST way to get around I’ve been riding my bike from Bushwick to most […]
Gear Recommendation: The Seatylock Mason U-lock is a Sold Secure Diamond lock that gives your bicycle security at a great price point and unbelievable weight. Buy it directly from Seatylock (free shipping) or Amazon, and grab the mount too if you want to secure it to your bike like I […]
Gear Recommendations for 2024 Keep your bike wheels safe with one of these locking devices! Throw out that annoying wheel cable. Pinhead is the easiest and very secure, but the others should do the trick. First off, you need to know what kind of axle your bicycle has… What Type […]
I despise taking my bike lights off my bicycle. I want to leave my lights attached to my bicycle and see them when I come back. Unfortunately, in a high theft place like San Francisco, you can’t do that. I’ve solved that problem with locking bike lights, so I CAN […]
So you’ve got your ticket to Outside Lands this year and you wanna know “How should I get to the Outside Lands Festival in 2019?” I’ll spare telling you all the horrors of the crowded buses and lack of parking, and instead go straight to the best and easiest option: […]
Did you know that in many cities, you can request a bike rack to be installed wherever you need one? You may wonder why some businesses and homes have bike racks in front of them, and others do not. This is not random. Citizens and businesses can request bike racks […]
“I’d love to bike there, but I’m scared to leave my bike outside.” This is a genuine fear for bike commuters everywhere, and it needs to end. There’s always reason for concern about how, where, and how long you lock your bike, but with a few simple tools these concerns […]
In an ideal world, you’d hop on your bicycle, push a button, and all your lights would be on. Just like when you get in a car, flick one switch for lights and you’re ready to go. Every little step counts to make bike commuting a little bit easier, and […]