The Bicycle USB Charger

18/08/2010 Just found this one, nice little simple thing and by the looks of it will do the job. If you just need to charge something via USB this is the one. Most mobile phones and mp3 players let you do that now. The Bicycle USB Charger allows the charging of electronic devices from a standard bicycle dynamo. Simply connect to a bottle or hub dynamo, attach to your bike, and ... read more ...

Bike Doctor App

20/07/2010 Just as I stopped using my iPhone look at the new application that came out, Bike Doctor App. I wonder if they are going to make an app for the phone I'm using now. Never again get caught out whilst cycling with a repair you can't do. Bike Doctor App will take you through repairing your bike step by step with instructions even a complete beginner can follow. LINK : Bike Doctor ... read more ...

Bicycle lawn mower

16/07/2010 I can remember years ago where I was cutting grass for my folks, neighbours etc to get some pocket money. I enjoyed doing it at my grandparents since granddad always kept the lawn mower sharp and well oiled and my grandmother would always "pay" me well in cake and food :) Where else where I really had to work hard, to earn my keep, and push erm struggle the mower ... read more ...

Have Bike

23/06/2010 The other day I met a fella working for www.havebike.co.uk. We ride to work and we love it. We reckon the best way to help people get the same joy from riding to work is by supporting the companies they work for. Check out our services for how we can support (or start!) your company's cycle campaign: Free consultancy to help companies become more cycle friendly. We advise on cycle storage ... read more ...

How to protect your bike against thieves

13/05/2010 LCC and Southwark Cyclist have made this little video about how to lock your bicycle. Yes make it harder for the thief to nick your bicycle. So two locks, through the frame and back wheel at least and something locking the front wheel, just like I talked about before. Related posts:Lock your bike right Keeping your bicycle safe. The birth of the bike read more ...

Plea to parent part II

29/03/2010 Today a trainee at one of the schools I’m working at at the moment came up and said that she'd got a new bicycle over the weekend. Lucky girl, I said. Let's go down and check it out before we go out on the road. No need, she said, they checked it down the shop. Anyway I had a quick look over and found … - The head set was very loose. - ... read more ...

The birth of the bike

23/02/2010 Over on British Pathe they have a film from 1937 called the The birth of the bike. M/S of a lady on an old-fashioned 'hobby horse' bicycle, she is wearing a long dress and bonnet. C/U of the bottom of the bicycle, there are no pedals so she has to use her feet. M/S of a man on a smaller bicycle also propelling himself with his feet. Next we see a ... read more ...

Pump your lights

28/12/2009 Yeah I know you might think I have lost it here, but now I do mean pump your light. As in charge your lights while pumping. Now what a great idea have a light that you charge while pumping or just use your pump to charge when your batteries are running a bit low. 20 seconds of pumping suffices for 45 minutes of track-illuminating LED power. Simply pump up your tires, or ... read more ...

Pardo, a tricycle ?

23/12/2009 Now this tricycle looks a bit mad in a good way. Instead of pedalling you have to kick/push with your legs to get the trike to move forward. It does looks fast and very suspensioned (if that is a word) which it has to be since you are laying on your chest on the tricycle. I wonder if it fits a 6'4" person. The best part is that the tricycle ... read more ...

Coolclasp – the greatest strap in the world.

22/12/2009 A mega-useful gizmo for cyclists and non-cyclists alike! Does your home lack essential bike storage space? Do you often wish for a handy strap to attach things to your bike rack? Or a bail-out strap when something breaks? How does it work? It’s a simple mesh strap with a hardy plastic clasp with a multitude of uses… So, what can I use it for? The list is endless. Like hanging ... read more ...