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		<title>A wind-up bike light and cell phone charger in one</title>
		<link>http://www.roadcycler.com/2009/12/a-windup-bike-light-and-phone-charger-in-one/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:45:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Cooper</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Powerplus Swallow is certainly an interesting concept.  It&#8217;s a windup bike light and phone charger in one. Now, I&#8217;m pretty sure this won&#8217;t outshine our favorite light, the Planet Bike Blinky Superflash, but you never know.  According to the ECOutlet (cute&#8230;), the light will shine intensely for 8 minutes for every 1 minute of winding you do.  Also, 1 minute of winding will give you 2-8 minutes of talk time or 20-30 minutes standby time.  Ok, I admit, this could be useful if it worked well.  The next time ...]]></description>
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		<title>Bike shop teaches you how to build your own bamboo bike</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:48:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tyler Cooper</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NPR is running a great article about a Brooklyn, NY bike shop that teaches you how to build your own bamboo bike.  Not only do you get the priceless bike building knowledge, but you also get to keep the bike.  In our article from July of this year, we talk about the rise in bamboo bike sales for Calfee bikes in the UK.  The downside is that Calfee bikes will run you nearly $5000.  You can build your own bamboo bike at Bamboo Bike Studio for around $1000, and most of ...]]></description>
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		<title>IKEA custom bike rack hack</title>
		<link>http://www.roadcycler.com/2009/12/ikea-custom-bike-rack-hack/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:58:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Cooper</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ikea hacker blog has a pretty slick bike rack for a lot less than many commercial bike racks.  They&#8217;ve hacked an Ikea Stolmen post to turn it into a two-bike indoor rack (although, this could be used in a garage as well, I suppose).  The parts for the rack will cost around $60, and take about a 1/2 hour to build, depending on your skills.
From the blog:
he says, &#8220;there are a lot bicycle storage/rack-systems on the market, but none of them met my expectations in function/style and price. i ...]]></description>
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		<title>Audio Bike music system reviewed</title>
		<link>http://www.roadcycler.com/2009/12/audio-bike-music-system-reviewed/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:04:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Cooper</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cycling Gear]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Daily Peloton has a review of the &#8220;Audio Bike&#8221; music system specifically designed for the biker that likes to train to music, but also considerate of others, and is safety conscious.  The system consists of a mount, speakers for each of the handlebar ends.  The speakers have batteries that need to be charged, but do look pretty unobtrusive on the bike.  The mount looks pretty useful as well, especially if you have an iPhone or iPod touch.
From the review:
Riding alone, I did feel a bit self-conscious pedaling through the city with ...]]></description>
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		<title>Bright Bike V2.0 kits now available</title>
		<link>http://www.roadcycler.com/2009/12/bright-bike-v2-0-kits-now-available/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tyler Cooper</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cycling Gear]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bright Bike kits are the brainchild of Michael Mandiberg.  They are simple DIY kits for making your bike much more visible to cars at night.  Just look at the video on the Bright Bike website for a better idea of exactly how dramatic the difference is between a bike with the kit, and without.  Whats included for the $15?  From their website:

After a year of testing, we are releasing DIY Kits for an updated version of the Bright Bike. The kits come in two types: Caterpillar and Pinstripes.  The Caterpillar has ...]]></description>
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		<title>The New York Times cycling gift guide</title>
		<link>http://www.roadcycler.com/2009/12/the-new-york-times-cycling-gift-guide/</link>
		<comments>http://www.roadcycler.com/2009/12/the-new-york-times-cycling-gift-guide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:38:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tyler Cooper</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cycling Gear]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The New York Times has put together a terrific gift guide for cyclists.  There is one twist, however.  Everything in the gift guide is a product made in NYC.  You also won&#8217;t find the classic gifts like multitools, or bike pumps on the list.  They have put together a list of thoughtful, and unique gifts for any bike enthusiast.
The Times has put together a really interesting list of items ranging from a hat by Fifo Cycles, a book by David Byrne, or a custom made Johnny ...]]></description>
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		<title>MIT creates &#8216;bike 2.0&#8242; with smart wheel technology</title>
		<link>http://www.roadcycler.com/2009/12/mit-creates-bike-2-0-with-smart-wheel-technology/</link>
		<comments>http://www.roadcycler.com/2009/12/mit-creates-bike-2-0-with-smart-wheel-technology/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:39:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Cooper</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cycling Gear]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking a queue from the hybrid car designers, MIT has shown off what it views as the future of must-have bike accessories.  The concept, called the Copenhagen Wheel, is a set of intelligent components encased in the rear wheel; a battery, electric motor, bluetooth to communicate speeds to an iPhone, and various other tech.  As you slow down, the sensor detects the speed change, and uses the braking to charge up the battery.  As you speed up, the sensor detects this, and kicks in the motor to help you out ...]]></description>
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		<title>The state of Steel road bikes</title>
		<link>http://www.roadcycler.com/2009/04/the-state-of-steel-road-bikes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.roadcycler.com/2009/04/the-state-of-steel-road-bikes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:59:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Cooper</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Frameset]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The cyclist site has a quick post about the state of steel bikes, including some popular models, and a discussion on the resurgence in steel frames.  We&#8217;ve only reviewed one steel road bike on RoadCycler.com, the popular Bianchi Brava (a great bike!), but there are many more out there; many of them from artisan framebuilders.
I personally think a big reason steel is never going to go away is that it&#8217;s relatively cheap.  It helps that it&#8217;s easy to weld, it is manageable by even the smallest companies, and it actually ...]]></description>
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		<title>A &#8220;4th hand&#8221; with the Park Tool Cable Stretcher</title>
		<link>http://www.roadcycler.com/2009/04/a-4th-hand-with-the-park-tool-cable-stretcher/</link>
		<comments>http://www.roadcycler.com/2009/04/a-4th-hand-with-the-park-tool-cable-stretcher/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:17:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Cooper</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bike Repair]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Wired&#8217;s Gadget Lab has a quick rundown of the Park Tool Cable Stretcher.  I haven&#8217;t had to use this yet, so I&#8217;ll have to take their word for it that it&#8217;s a recommended tool (when hasn&#8217;t a Park Tool done the job well&#8230;).
From Park Tool site:
Commonly referred to as a “4th Hand”, the Park Tool Cable Stretcher pulls cables tight. It features one-hand operation with a thumb lock to hold the cable tight while your hand is removed to tighten pull-up bolts and nuts.
I&#8217;ve been looking around for more tools ...]]></description>
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		<title>Clever bicycle tube umbrella hack</title>
		<link>http://www.roadcycler.com/2009/03/clever-bicycle-tube-umbrella-hack/</link>
		<comments>http://www.roadcycler.com/2009/03/clever-bicycle-tube-umbrella-hack/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:56:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tyler Cooper</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cycling Gear]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people who lock their bikes up in a big city every day usually just remove the quick release bike seat in favor of a more permanent system in order to keep their saddle out of the hands of thieves.  Not this clever individual.  Instead of locking the seat in place, why not take it with you, and use the empty tube to hold your umbrella in case of that unexpected rain shower.
This is the type of thing that only a commuter could dream up.
[Via BikeHacks.com]
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