If you have any questions or want any other impressions or component specifications, just comment below or send me an email, I’ll do what I can. Azor / Henry Workcycles Secret Service bicycle, ordered from the Dutch Bicycle Company of Seattle. RESULTS: Style: 5/5 Ride Comfort: 5/5 Initial Impressions of Build Quality: 5/5 Accessories: 3/5 [...]
Posts Tagged ‘English Roadster’
The Agony of Indecision
Editor’s Note: Initial review of the Azor Secret Service I purchased is now online! What causes insomnia, headaches, anxiety, and a general feeling of malaise? Trying to decide on spending a great deal of money on a bicycle, of course. For the past several weeks I have been stuck in a state of indecision, or [...]
Brooks B67 Saddle: The 2-Week Review
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.
The Mailout
The mailout – loaded bike 3, originally uploaded by austinbikeblog. 200 manila folders, packed with items we needed to send out for work, loaded into the panniers and the box on top, secured with a cargo net. Was it heavy? Nope, not that heavy (I have no idea how much weight was added, but [...]
Review: AXA Defender rear wheel lock
My experience: using the AXA Defender lock on an Electra Amsterdam Classic 3, for approximately one month. RESULTS: Usability: 5/5 Installation: 3/5 Security: 5/5 Overall: 4/5 Summary: The AXA Defender rear wheel bicycle lock is a tough, sturdy, and heavy rear wheel lock that can fit onto most bicycle frames and, with its optional plug-in [...]
Picking a bike for everyday transportation
This article is part of a series we are writing on getting started biking for transportation. Articles include: Taking the Plunge Picking a bike for everyday transportation Putting it all together: The accessories you need to successfully bike for transportation Locking Your Bike: Will your bike (and wheels for that matter) still be there when [...]
Review: Electra Amsterdam Classic 3
My experience: using the Amsterdam Classic 3 as a commuter bicycle for my round-trip work commute (4.5 miles each way, give or take) for approximately a month and a half. RESULTS: Style: 4/5 Ride Comfort: 5/5 Durability: 3/5 Safety: 2/5 Build Quality: 2/5 Overall: 3/5 Summary: The Electra Amsterdam Classic 3 is a stylish, comfortable [...]
