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Flat-proof Tires

Hutchinson’s Serenity Urban Tour tires replace inner tubes with solid foam inserts. Get a complete wheelset with tires pre-installed from @cme FlatFree Wheelsets. more »

Feb 26, 2013 in Accessories

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BikeStyle: 'Xander Labayen

Momentum Mag's latest BikeStyle profile of 'Xander Labayen, part-time blogger at www.416cyclestyle.com, full-time father. more »

Feb 18, 2013 in BikeStyle

Rubber To The Road

Finding the right tires for your ride doesn’t have to be complicated. Even though there are quite a few variables to consider, once you assess the style of riding you do and the type of bicycle you ride, the choice can be fairly simple. more »

Feb 18, 2013 by in Accessories

Secure Your Steed: The Latest Bicycle Locks

Momentum Mag takes a look at the latest bicycle locks to help you keep your ride safe and secure when parked. more »

Feb 18, 2013 by in Accessories

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Photo by Melissa O'Neal Salvatore.

Bike Shop - Heritage Bicycles General Store

It is misleading to call Heritage Bicycles General Store a bike shop, because it’s so much more: a space where locally handcrafted bicycles are built, a beautiful retro-inspired café and a community gathering place. more »

Feb 18, 2013 by in Bike Shops (2 Comments)

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Bike Makeover: Sam Poyner

Sam Poyner, lawyer, is the latest to receive a Bike Makeover from Momentum Mag. more »

Feb 11, 2013 in BikeStyle

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Bike Makeover: David Niddrie

Momentum Mag's photo editor, David Niddrie, steps in front of the camera for our Bike Makeover. more »

Feb 11, 2013 in BikeStyle (2 Comments)

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Start Biking with Your Baby

When traveling on two wheels, our surroundings come to life in new and meaningful ways. And all it takes is a bike, a child carrier, and the willingness to go. more »

Feb 11, 2013 by in Families (3 Comments)

Legal Brief - Hear That Train Coming

I love music. I love to ride my bike. So why shouldn’t I do both at the same time while riding through the city? more »

Feb 11, 2013 by in Features (3 Comments)

Legal Brief - Legal Benefits of Following the Rules

The reasons why bicyclists should follow the laws applicable to them go beyond safety concerns. more »

Feb 11, 2013 by in Features (1 Comments)

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The Big Idea - Bike-Friendly Curriculum

In very few North American universities do students in planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, education and health care learn much, if anything, about bicycling and walking. more »

Feb 11, 2013 by in Features

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The Green Lane Project

A tour de force initiative has launched to deliver world-class cycling infrastructure to US cities. more »

Feb 11, 2013 in Features

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HootSuite is Going Owly for the Bike

The first thing you notice when you walk into HootSuite’s non-descript offices in Vancouver, BC’s Railtown district are the bikes. more »

Feb 6, 2013 by in Features

Smartphone Apps for Urban Cyclists

Five smartphone apps for the urban cyclist. more »

Feb 6, 2013 in Features (3 Comments)

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David Niddrie

Electric Shifting

Manufacturers are adding electric shifting to their internal-gear hubs. more »

Feb 6, 2013 by in Accessories

Bike Frames as Unique as They are Practical

Bike frame builders are constantly on the lookout for materials that will make a bike faster, lighter, more durable, and more sustainable. more »

Feb 6, 2013 by in Features

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Crescent City Vignettes

In a city better known for Mardi Gras beads and Second Lines, New Orleans’ flat landscape and simple grid layout are a haven for people on bikes. Photographer Rush Jagoe points his camera towards some unique residents of the Crescent City. more »

Jan 30, 2013 by in Cities

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Good Times Roll in New Orleans

"Laissez les bons temps rouler” is something of a cliché in New Orleans, but today it is apt, as the good times will quite literally roll on this ride through the heart of the city. more »

Jan 30, 2013 by in Cities (1 Comments)

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New Orleans Visitors' Guide

Momentum Mag's guide to experiencing New Orleans, LA, by bicycle. more »

Jan 30, 2013 by in Cities

Bike Curious: How to Get Back on Your Bike

How getting back on a bicycle helped one woman connect with neighbors, save time and money, improve her health, and regain a joyous pastime. more »

Jan 30, 2013 by in Features (3 Comments)

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femme et vélo

Inspired by vintage images of women on two wheels, as well as a love for bicycles, femme et vélo combined film and digital for a blend of traditional and contemporary portrait photography. more »

Jan 20, 2013 in BikeStyle

Winter 2012 Style Picks for Her

Momentum Mag's style editor Molly Millar's winter 2012 style picks for her. more »

Jan 20, 2013 in BikeStyle

Winter 2012 Style Picks for Him

Momentum Mag's style editor Molly Millar's winter 2012 style picks for him. more »

Jan 20, 2013 in BikeStyle (1 Comments)

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Cargo Joe: The Longtail Folder

A collaboration long in the making, the Cargo Joe combines Tern’s 26-inch wheeled Joe C21 with the tried and true Xtracycle FreeRadical longtail platform to create the world’s first folding cargo bike. more »

Jan 20, 2013 in Bikes (1 Comments)

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Bike Smart: Bill Millerd

Bill Millerd is the artistic managing director of Vancouver’s Arts Club Theatre Company in Vancouver, BC. He rides five or six times a week from his home in False Creek to the Arts Club offices. more »

Jan 20, 2013 in Features