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Bike Bags, Bike Bags & More Cool Bike Bags

Bike Bags, Bike Bags & More Cool Bike Bags

I saw a lot of bike bags recently at the Chicago Bike Swap, which you can read about in the follow-up post that I wrote.  I started doing a little research, especially since I’m looking around for a new spring-ish bike bag/purse to tote around on my Dutch bike, and the easiest way to keep [...]

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Reviewing the 2012 Yuba Go-Getter Bags

Reviewing the 2012 Yuba Go-Getter Bags

We finally got our hands on the 2012 Go-Getter bags from Yuba Mundo, made to fit their long-tail cargo bikes. The old version of the bag was great, and the 2012 version is even better.

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The Bike Shop Closes and My Bike Falls Apart

The Bike Shop Closes and My Bike Falls Apart

Well.. OK, not really. But it was impeccable timing on the part of my Omafiets. She’s  a year old now and I guess it was time to be feisty.  Lets also be honest though – I am hard on my bike.  I’m not a small rider – I’m 6ft tall and built like the Midwestern [...]

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Are Those Basil Saddle Covers Really Waterproof? Yes!

Are Those Basil Saddle Covers Really Waterproof? Yes!

Andrew and I rode our bikes to the store this morning and when we came out of the store to load up our bikes, the first downpour of the day had begun. There sat my Omafiets in the pouring rain, wearing her new saddle cover.  All winter I’ve been using a plastic bag, but I [...]

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