Multiple Cyclists in Traffic Should Follow Skiing & Snowboarding Rules and Etiquette

La la laaa, I'm just ridin' my bike. Hmm hmm hmm, ridin' my bike. *WOOOOOSH!!* DEG, WHAT THE F?!! For all of its wonders and joys and amazing moments, San Francisco -- the bikiest of all bikey cities that I've ever lived in -- has presented me with one unique challenge ...

Bicycle Swap in SF

WHERE: The Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA WHEN: 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday and Sunday, November 29-30 2008 COST: $10/day More info on rideSFO

Empire – NYC Street Riding Fixed Gear Video

OMGosh! First thing I read this morning was about this evil fuck in LA that deliberately hit cyclists with his car (not that uncommon, especially in LA unfortunately). So I got all angry and was gonna post a bunch of stuff about it. But THEN! I came across this sweet ...

Bike RV

Awesome. I don't have a source for this yet, I'll update the post with an attribution when I get one. thanks Keith!

Exhibition of Dutch Bicycle Design

from Core77: "Bicycle" is the title of a 100-day event (Jun.22 - Oct.5) full of activities and lectures anchored by a central exhibition at the Designhuis in Eindhoven. The exhibition provides a great overview on the variety of two-wheelers designed for sports, transport, showing off... everything! Some 18 million bicycles in ...

Los Angeles, Get Ready for Bike Town Beta!

LA, batten down the hatches! Get ready! This weekend is Bike Town Beta! What's Bike Town Beta you say? Here's an excerpt from the official site: Bike Town Beta is a unique bike ride and social gathering. We will be transforming a small urban area into a mini bike town for ...

Bike Bell Camera Hack

Looks cool, but I can't get the demo video on the page to play, so it's hard to see how it works. Thanks Ed! via Ed Lu via BoingBoing via Jess Hemerly

Fixpert in Paper Magazine

This is kind of old news, but Paper Magazine contacted me a while back to chat with me about the bike scene and my creation of the Bicycle District in LA. My friend Chason archived the article for me here on his flickr account, thanks Chason!

Bike Dispenser

From the Bike Dispenser web site A Bikedispenser is a fully automated bicycle rental station...A Bikedispenser contains a large amount of bicycles (50-100) and is primarily used at public transportation hubs and major commercial centers...By holding your (OV)chipcard near to the reader, you start the process of renting a bicycle within ...

Why?

Why a mirror rear wheel? What happens when you crash? I don't know. But this is what a mirror rear wheel looks like. Thanks to Keith for the image!

Custom Obama Track Bike

Check out this custom "ObamaBike" via Animal Bike description from the site: The hand-built track cycle was put up for auction on on eBay beginning today, with proceeds benefitting Barack Obama's victory fund. The fixed gear masterpiece measures 55cm, sports a curved seat tube, custom sublimated graphics on the Geekhouse Custom ...

Mike Giant Show in SF

There's a dope Mike Giant art show going on in San Francisco right now, it just opened up this past Saturday, October 11th. Definitely go check this one out if you get a chance! Details Mike Giant “Greetings From San Francisco” Exhibition White Walls Gallery (google map) 835 Larkin St. San Francisco, CA Tons of rad ...

Check out Toons, the Bikestyler!

Hey all. Peep this post by Timo about my friend, the talented Toons. It's got tons of nice photos of his work. What's Toons' work all about? Imagine West Coast Customs for bikes! If you want some custom bike work done, you can email Toons here: bikestyler [ at ] hotmail ...

Fixed Gear Abound! Macaframa Video Premier Sealed It for Me

I just got home from the Macaframa video premier at the Victoria Theater in San Francisco. What's that you say? You're wondering why I'm home at 9pm from a film that began only an hour ago? It's because I couldn't get in. The theater was packed to capacity, with probably ...

NPR Story on Afghan Amputees’ Bike Messenger Service

The Disabled Cycle Messenger Services operates a bicycle messenger service in Kabul that allows Afghan amputees to support themselves and their families. Go listen to it for free!

New York Cycle Club Bike Accident Survey – fill it out!

from my friend Scott's email: The New York Cycle Club (NYCC) is conducting a survey to gather bicycling accident information from a diverse population of cyclists. Anyone may submit one or more bicycling accident survey responses. Whether you had a minor or major accident, or observed one, live in New York ...

My Pizza Bike Tattoo

Check out this awesome "tattoo" my bike got yesterday. It is an ode to my dog, Pizza, who lives with his pops in Virginia. The artwork was done by my friend Toons. He's the "gifted, prolific one." Thanks Toons!! Need some custom bike styling? Let Toons hook you up! You can email ...

My Letter to VirginAmerica Airlines Regarding Bicycles as Baggage

Hello, It seems that you all are trying to create a different kind of airline that exceeds customers' expectations. For all the folks out there that are trying to live a green lifestyle and minimize their use of cars, bringing your bike with you when you travel is ideal. However, most ...

First Week Riding with a Front Basket – A Retrospective

Wald Front Bicycle Basket - Sorry about the poor quality cell phone photo. At long last, I have installed a front basket on my bike. It's a black metal Wald front basket -- haha "black metal." I think it's a Medium. If folks are interested, I can post the dimensions, just ...

Creative Bike People Want to Contribute to My New Project?

Hello Friends of Fixpert (FoF). I am starting a new semi-secret project that involves bicycles. I'm looking for folks that are into bikes that take photos, do artwork, and write that might be interested in contributing to this new endeavor. I will release more details publicly soon, but in the ...