Check this out: Now you can use a generator hub for more than just a headlight. PedalPower+ makes a hub with a DC output, so you can actually charge your phone, iPod, GPS or whatever small electronic device you might take on a long ride (sorry, the curling iron is just too much). They even make a universal cable that converts AC dynamo hubs into DC. How sweet is that?
Well, Bikewagon is actually the first company in the ol’ US of A to offer these products for sale, so check out the PedalPower+ brand page on our main site and see what they have to offer!
Filed under: Dale's Travels, bike videos | Tags: Interbike '09, New bike parts
The Bikewagoneers are heading to Nevada.
Interbike ‘09 is next week, and we’re taking a camera (for both video and still shots) to capture all of the latest cool bike technology. So what would you like to see? We’re going to try and find the sweetest new bike parts in the industry, so let us know if there’s something you’ve heard about and are dying to see. We’ll try to get the lowdown on whatever it is you’re interested in, and then we’ll post it on our special Interbike page. Oh, and we’ll see if we can’t give you a sweet deal on it, as well.
Filed under: News
We’ve been busy over here at the Bikewagon lately. “Busy doing what?” you may ask. Well, if you haven’t visited the site in a few weeks, you’ll notice almost 6,000 new parts online. That’s right, 6,000! That’s one heck of a lot of bike parts and accessories. Check it out by clicking on the link on the sidebar. We’re fairly confident you’ll find something you need. (Yes, we realize that “want” and “need” are pretty much synonymous in the cycling world.)
Filed under: Uncategorized
Avenir Escape Pod 55c.i. Bicycle Saddle Bag, *Limit 5 per Customer at the 1 cent price.
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Here is a deal for the next 100 people that buy Limar helmets from Bikewagon.com. A While Back, we bought over 2000 Limar Helmets for a SCREAMING deal, and have been selling them for about 50% off. Here is a coupon to get an added 20% off that discounted price!
Coupon Code: “Wear a Helmet!”
See the helmets here:
http://www.bikewagon.com/Limar/c235012-1-3/
- The Bikewagon Team
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Filed under: Bike discussions
How do you deal with rain? Hopefully not like this guy.
It’s gonna be a bright, bright sun-shiny day, finally! Maybe the sunshine hasn’t quite reached the Midwest quite yet, but here in the Rocky Mountains where we are, the sun has finally appeared. It’s been one of the wettest Junes in recorded history, with almost-daily rainstorms. Today it’s a beautiful day in the high 70s. So now we can all get those bikes out and start riding like we had planned.
What do you do when it rains? Are you a die-hard or do you choose to stay inside? If you have any rain-riding tips, please share, because who knows how long this sunny respite will last!
Filed under: Commuting
Most new bike commuters might want to avoid this guy's advice.
The month of May is National Bike Month, and this week (11-15, specifically) is Bike-to-Work Week. We know that many of you have been biking to work for years, so we want to know what kinds of tips you might have for those who want to start. Share your wisdom in the comments section!
More than 2 million people have already watched this video, but if you haven’t, you’d better check it out. Crazy stuff.
Filed under: Bike Racing
We had our friend Juan Pablo Castro, who has been a professional cyclist for several years, put together some tips for you racers out there. Pablo rode for several years on the (USA) Ideal Tile/Brielle Cyclery team. When asked for the top 5 things he learned from his career, this is what he said. Check it out.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced cyclist, you will find these 5 points very helpful to further improve your racing skills. Keep in mind that the more racing you do will ultimately be your greatest teacher.
1. Proper diet and hydration along with proper training to build endurance and power will ultimately make you stronger and faster. What you have in stored energy for Sunday’s race depends on what you ate and drank the day before. Energy drinks and energy bars are great for race day supplements, but complex carbohydrates, proteins and fiber are the building blocks for proper energy reserves and fuel for race day.
2. On raceday always remain calm and focused; don’t waste valuable energy mingling around. Save all your energy for the race. Let your legs do the talking during competition and you can then socialize plenty afterwards.
3. Know your competition so as not to waste time and energy with unnecessary breaks or attacks. Race conservatively, learn how to be patient and stay out of the wind. Drafting efficiently can save valuable energy needed for a final sprint to the finish.
4. Know the terrain you are racing on. Whether racing a criterium, road race, or time trial, every course will have characteristics that determine strategy for final selection to aim for a possible win. These course characteristics will determine when to be on the alert for a possible break or when to reserve and remain sheltered by the moving peloton.
5. Be a professional in all aspects. Your racing equipment should always be clean and properly maintained. Your clothing and appearance should always be sharp. Race smart and be humble yet aggressive when race conditions call for it. Remember: talk by using your legs to ride away from your oponents when the opportunity arises.
