I test rode the "women's" version (mixte) of the Cityglide. This bike has a partial chaincase, fenders and rim brakes. This bike does not come with a rack. I did not like how this bike handled and it was not comfortable for me - I felt quite stretched out like the handlebars were too far … Continue reading Finding my Bike: Norco Cityglide 8 Review
Month: June 2015
Finding my Bike: KHS Green 3 Review
I test rode the step-through version of the KHS Green. This bike has a partial chaincase, fenders, colour-matched rack and rim brakes. This was the cheapest of the bikes that I was considering and it definitely felt like it. Just everything about this bike felt slightly... cheap and like ti might fall apart at any … Continue reading Finding my Bike: KHS Green 3 Review
Finding my Bike: Linus Dutchi 3 Review
This was the first bike I test rode. I was looking to get a feel for how an upright riding style felt and if I could survive with only three gears. This bike has a partial chaincase, fenders, rack and rim brakes. I wasn't expecting to like it very much, but much to my surprise, … Continue reading Finding my Bike: Linus Dutchi 3 Review
Gear Selection: Bear Canisters
The two of us have degrees in engineering so when it comes to selecting and optimizing our gear we often draw on that background to help with the selection process. When gear is purely performance based with less dependence on comfort or fit then it lends itself to that kind of selection process quite … Continue reading Gear Selection: Bear Canisters
Backpacks & Bike Racks 