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
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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
Finding my Bike: Wants & Needs
When I first started commuting on my bike, I rode a cheap hardtail mountain bike from a big box store. I switched out the knobby tires for smooth road tires and added fenders and a bike rack. It wasn't the lightest or prettiest thing, but it got the job done. After riding for a few … Continue reading Finding my Bike: Wants & Needs
Backpacks & Bike Racks 