Category Archives: Biking

Stylish Urban Bike Shoes

Looking for stylish urban bike shoes with SPD cleats? Check out these brands: Chrome Industries DZR Shoes Or retrofitz. I wish more people made stylish urban cycling shoes. I’d love to see some slip on ones too. The stand out … Continue reading

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Suspension Corrected Rigid 26″ Forks

In trying to resurrect my old 1999 Rocky Mountain Blizzard mountain bike as a city commuter so I started looking into what it would take to remove the Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Light fork and swap in a rigid 26″ fork. … Continue reading

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Cannondale Bad Boy Review – The Perfect Urban Bike

After months of searching I found my nearly perfect urban bike, the Cannondale Bad Boy: With stealth-fighter looks and street-fighter performance, Bad Boy is a fast, stylish and functional high-tech fashion statement that will turn even the most mundane urban … Continue reading

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Stolen Cannondale Bad Boy 4

Ugh, I had my fourth bike stolen. It was a Cannondale Bad Boy 4. If you find it, let me know! matt@mattgoyer.com. CASH REWARD. It is easily identifiable. In terms of upgrades it has Avid brakes with Straitline levers, SKS … Continue reading

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Stylish Urban Men’s Bike Helmets

I recently went on the hunt for a stylish men’s bike helmet for urban riding. Here’s some I found that caught my eye. Giro Reverb – this is the helmet I ended up buying. Primary reason is that it has … Continue reading

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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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