Posts under ‘Accessory Reviews’

Edit: Part 2 of the review is here, with a slideshow of the damage to my laptop along with a rebuttal of Axiom support. How does an $80 bag turn into a $1000 bag? Read on. Summary: The Axiom Transition pannier is an attractive, functional bag for urban commuters that unfortunately suffers from terrible design [...]

And Cervelo P4 spotted on the roads of Austin today So here’s your problem: You like the clean setup and simplicity of your single speed with road drop bars, but you’d really love to have more gear choices for when the rod tilts upward. In the past, your only option was a flip-flop wheel which [...]

My experience: After Marcus was kind enough to pick up a limited edition green B17 with cooper rivets on Craig’s List for me in August, I’ve been riding on it on my everyday bike. Function: 4/5 Style: 4/5 Build Quality: 5/5 Overall: 4/5 Summary: The B17 saddle is the traditional Brooks model for touring and [...]

My Experience: Using the Basil Memphis Panniers for about four months, for commuting, errand running, grocery getting, and just generally carrying things!

The new Xtracycle is here! The new Xtracycle is here! Yes, I like Steve Martin in The Jerk, am now somebody. My Xtracycle FreeRadical kit arrived yesterday evening and I immediately went to work converting my old Trek 7200 hybrid into a true S.U.B, Sports Utility Bicycle. It took me about two hours to fully [...]

My Experience: One week of using the DToplight Senso for commuting, including several night and dusk trips (approximately 20 miles of nighttime riding) on an Azor Secret Service bicycle.

My experience: I’ve ridden with the SKS Race Blade Fenders in both wet and dry conditions on my Bianchi road bike for 2 weeks. Usability: 3/5 Installation: 5/5 Style: 4/5 Build Quality: 5/5 Overall: 4/5 Summary: SKS recently released its Race Blade fenders, a line of fenders geared toward use on road bikes where the [...]

My Experience: Using the Brooks B67 saddle on my commuter bicycle, a Union of Holland Dutch bicycle, for two weeks, part of the initial break-in period for the saddle.

My experience: I’ve used various incarnations of the Polar brand water bottles for the last three years to carry my liquid of choice on the bike. Function: 5/5 Style: 3/5 Build Quality: 4/5 Overall: 4/5 Summary: When riding in warm conditions, the water or other liquids you carry can get warm after a short time [...]

Just received at the Austin Bike Blog HQ, a fancy leather Brooks B67 Saddle, and mounted on our Union of Holland Dutch bicycle for testing. Review incoming, stay tuned! Brooks B67 Saddle, Just Arrived!