Remember that Journey Pack bag from Sons of Trade that I posted the other day? Well, there's another bag made by the same people that I think is also worth mentioning: the Satellite Sling. Unlike the Journey Pack, which is made from felt, this bag sports a matte cotton canvas exterior with a water-resistant nylon lining. It's a relatively small bag, but…
While my Smart Alec is a great backpack, its solid-black construction isn't great for visibility when I'm on my bike. This problem is easily solved, however. Tom Bihn has a Glowire kit for sale for the bag now. It's $18, and is available in green, yellow and aqua. The kit comes with a power pack (and two AA batteries!), and a 1.5…
I've been passively on the lookout for a decent iPhone bike mount, and the Quad Lock looks to be an excellent choice. You can attach it to your bike's frame using the provided pair of rubber o-rings if you're going to be moving the mount between bikes a lot, or you can use zip-ties for a more permanent mount. Once the mount…
Whether I'm on the trails on riding my bike to work, I use Map My Ride to track of my miles, speed, etc. While it's not perfect, it's simple. I start the app on my iPhone 5, stick it in my bag, and start pedaling. While bike computers are cheaper and simpler to use than ever, I like that I can keep…
Ever since I bought myself a road bike last year, I've been super paranoid about leaving it in public places. I've got a pretty nice lock, but I've read enough horror stories to know that a persistent thief will quickly find a way to remove it, which is why I'd feel a lot more comfortable if I had a BikeSpike. This Kickstarter…
When it is nice out, I ride my bike to work several days a week. One of the big annoyances is dealing with my lock. It's heavy to keep in my shoulder bag, but too bulky to keep on the frame. The InterLock on Kickstarter is designed to solve this issue. The lock hides inside of the bike's frame through the seat…
While these vintage bags might be 40 years old, they are still great looking — and useful. With loops to attach the bag to handlbars, the Swiss Army ration bags make a great addition for any commuter. With a strap, the 10x120x4 bag can be a messenger bag for any iPad-using walker. While we post a lot of new items here on…
One down side to riding my bike to work this time of year is the fact that it gets dark here in the Central time zone super early. I, like all responsible riders who value their own lives, have lights on my bike, but they are bulky — especially my headlight. This Kickstarter project caught my eye, as they are working to…