Author Archives: Matt Goyer

Urban/Hybrid Bike Weights

While figuring out what urban/hybrid bike to buy I compiled a list of bikes and their approximate weights. I don’t know why manufacturers don’t list weights! Cannondale Bad Boy 4 – 26.46 lbs Cannondale Quick CX – 28.8 lbs Jamis … Continue reading

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Stylish Urban Bike Clothing – Wind Shirts

My wife tells me that my pinterest board “fashionable bike clothing” is an oxymoron. I firmly believe that it is not. The urban bike apparel I wear the most is my Pearl Izumi Elite Barrier Jacket (white). It is super … Continue reading

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GPS Bike Trackers

Having had too many bikes stolen I was curious to see if there were any GPS bike trackers out there. Turns out, not really. There is no clear answer. WHY HASN’T ANYONE BUILT A GPS TRACKER FOR BIKES YET? Available … Continue reading

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Matte Black Bike Fenders

Apparently it is nearly impossible to purchase matte black bike fenders in the US. If you’re into the hammered metal look there are Handsome Cycle’s Mud Butler Fenders for $65. If hammered metal isn’t your look, you want a pair … Continue reading

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SPD, Please Make it Easier to File a Stolen Bike Claim

Dear Chief O’Toole, The Seattle Police Department needs to make it easier to file a claim for stolen bikes. While you can file a claim for a bike stolen under $500 online, for a bike valued more than that you … Continue reading

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Recovering My 3rd Stolen Bike

Last spring we were living for a month in our rental condo. Since the condo is small I kept my bike down in the garage. Unfortunately the bike rack was installed too close to the wall and there were many … Continue reading

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Reserve App Promo Code

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Cover App Promo Code + Review

Get a $10 credit with the Cover app by using that link to sign up, or try promo code matt-bsdhp. Since the advent of Uber I’ve wanted something similar for restaurants so you don’t need to wait for your check. … Continue reading

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How to Split a Ticketmaster PDF

Took me longer than it should have to figure out how to take a multipage Ticketmaster PDF and split it into individual pages if you want to sell a ticket. All the standard Adobe Acrobat features don’t work because Ticketmaster … Continue reading

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Vertfest Photo Clinic Trip Report

I’m a terrible photographer but aspiring to be a better one. The first big step forward I made this year was upgrading my Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2, which I loved because it was waterproof, but sadly my iPhone 5 was starting … Continue reading

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