How do you get your bike from one side of the country to another other than riding it or strapping it to the back of your car…well you can pack it up and put it on a plane.  The charges for checking a bicycle at the airport can vary, but most airlines will charge an additional $50 fee for transporting it.  One other alternative to taking your bike with you on the flight is to simply ship it to your destination.  It will probably be a bit more expensive, but …

A Doctor was recently tried and convicted of assault on two fixed gear cyclists about a week ago in Los Angeles.  The Doctor who was driving along the same road with the cyclists, claimed that they were cursing at him and flipping him off…and there were no bike lanes in this particular situation.  So the car slams on brakes, causing one of  the cyclists to go through the rear window and doing a pretty good amount of damage to his face.  The Doctor was sentenced to 5 years in prison…he …

Well, I’ve never seen anything like this before. Korean toy maker and customizer Coolrain has created these new action figures for the Korean retailer Kasina. These are action figures that are based on the current fixed gear/streetwear/skate trend. This might be taking it a bit too far…actually, yes this is definitely taking it too far. It is kind of ridiculous, but I’m sure some people will definitely be into it. This just might be the next big collectible. Check it out.
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I just came across a funny article that mentioned fixed gear track bikes.  This article comments on a Wall Street Journal column arguing that Republicans need to work harder on attracting the younger generation…the college educated, free thinking individuals; The independent-minded voters who embrace a progressive lifestyle but not progressive politics.  This lifestyle often gets associated with the fixed gear track bike and is a common stereotype for the individuals who ride them.  The article went on to say that the author is, “skeptical the GOP can find “righty tighties …

One of the most criticized aspects of fixed gear riding is that it is a major road hazard and danger for other bikers, cars and pedestrians…this is mostly due to the fact that many riders choose to ride without formal bicycle hand brakes or coaster brakes.  This is also one of the biggest misconceptions about the style of riding.  Many people tend to assume that because there are no official brakes on the bike, that it is automatically less controlled and a road hazard to the rider and other people …