In our recent posting about the Downtown Austin Plan, you may have been confused by the part about accommodating “A,B, and C Cyclists” – and so, to clear things up, I asked Nathan Wilkes at the City of Austin for an explanation of that that all means. Here’s what the official categories mean and why [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Safety’
Fixed-Gear Riders getting ticketed in San Marcos
According to the blog of east Austin store Complete Clothing, fixed gear riders are getting ticketed in San Marcos. Now, this is a real bummer, but I would attribute it more to confusion on the part of law enforcement than any sort of “crackdown on fixed gear culture.” I think it’s more likely that San [...]
Review: Busch & Muller DToplight Senso Battery-Powered Rear Light
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.
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 [...]
Electra Amsterdam recall on chainguards
As I mentioned in my review of the Electra Amsterdam Classic, things can get very hairy fast if all you have is a coaster brake and your chain derails or breaks – and it looks like it’s been happening a lot! Electra has issued a recall now on the Amsterdam because the chain guard was [...]
