Bike Stuff

We are obviously big fans of folding bikes, and though our Bromptons can haul quite a bit of stuff, sometimes one needs a cargo bike. So we headed to the inaugural Cargo Bike Toronto meetup to test ride some bikes!

Mom got a folding bike! It’s a Zizzo, so we took it for a spin and compared it to the Brompton.

I bought a Strida EVO to be my winter bike because it’s basically rust-proof due to its aluminum frame and kevlar belt drive. But how does the Strida ride in the snow?

Though both Bromptons and Stridas are folding bicycles with little wheels invented by British dudes, that’s where the similarities end. So let’s examine how these bikes compare in terms of ride, fold, quaxing, and components.

We are big fans of rain capes and think every cyclist should have one – or two! In a previous post we compared the Cleverhood Zipster to the People’s Poncho. The Zipster won, but narrowly. So when Cleverhood came out with a new rain cape that fixed those shortcomings and asked if we wanted to review it, we said sure!

In our very first post – Building Our Bromptons – we outlined all of our Brompton-building decisions. Now, seven years later, here’s a follow up post to comment on the good and bad decisions we made regarding our Brompton set-up…

Rain capes rock! We think everyone—whether you’re cycling to work or cycling across the world—should be equipped with this handy, compact piece of rain gear. To help you decide, we compare the Cleverhood to The People’s Poncho.

Rain capes are essential gear for anyone who doesn’t want the wet weather to keep them from riding their bike. Here’s why…

We learn how to remove the Brompton’s rear wheel, adjust the derailleur, and tune the Sturmey Archer hub!

It’s a week before we leave for Cuba! Time to test pack our Bromptons to make sure we can fit everything we need onto our bikes. Miraculously, everything fits! Pier…