Blaze Headlight Updates

Posted on May 27th 2016 | Product,

Over the past 9 months or so we’ve rolled out a bunch of updates on our Blaze headlights (both battery operated and USB rechargeable models). The biggest change has been to include amber side lenses to increase the side visibility of the lights. This allows the light to be visible from 275 degrees and the use of […] read more...

Aluminum fenders for every bike!

Posted on Feb 19th 2016 | Product,

Winter is still far from over, but the warm temps for this weekend have us already thinking about spring. Melting snow means lots of cold puddles which can make for a messy ride. But a good set of fenders can make riding through slushy puddles a mostly clean (and dare we say fun) endeavor. In November we released a bu […] read more...

Planet Bike’s Gift Guide for the Picky Gentleman

Posted on Dec 11th 2015 | Product,

I’m picky about the products I use. I want something that will last and I can use for years to come. I test a lot of different products and it’s a rarity when I don’t find something I would change about a product. My wife tells me that I’m difficult when it comes to gifts. If you have someone in your life like me the […] read more...

Grateful Red

Posted on Oct 8th 2015 | Blog, Product,

We introduced a slew of new products at Interbike last month, one of the most interesting being the Grateful Red. It’s the evolution of our ever popular Rack Blinky 5. For the most part it looks the same as its predecessor, but looks can be deceiving. The Grateful Red is built on the same case but the internals are v […] read more...

Magical Bicycle Tour

Posted on Sep 29th 2014 | Bike Life, Blog, Product,

Heath, our Director of Product Development, set Alan and Karen up with some of our new waterproof saddle covers prior to their big tour. Below is a note that Alan sent post-tour: Karen and I are back from our magical bicycle adventure. We rode back into Madison from Minneapolis on September 10 after visiting our chi […] read more...

USB

Posted on Jun 10th 2014 | Blog, News, Product,

USB rechargeable lights are really starting to come to the forefront of the bike lighting market. We’ve joined in on the full with a couple of USB rechargeable tail lights. These have been out for a bit and there’s a good chance they are already on the shelves at your local bike shop. Both the Superflash USB and Super […] read more...

Sideload Cages

Posted on Jun 4th 2014 | Blog, News, Product,

We are always trying to improve our current product line-up and add thoughtful/useful new products. A recent addition to our bottle cage lineup is the Sideload Cage. The aluminum cage is lightweight and perfect for small frames that make using normal cages a hassle. As a bonus, we’ve discovered they work really well w […] read more...

Fender Flute

Posted on Dec 13th 2013 | Blog, Learn, Product,

I’ve been sitting on this one for a while (aka, forgot to post something). Our pals over at Problem Solvers came up with a nifty solution for the mounting of front fenders on suspension corrected forks. Well, that’s a little bit of a mouthful isn’t it? But what does it mean? The Fender Flute extends the reach of the m […] read more...

New products for a new season

Posted on Sep 25th 2013 | Blog, Product,

Interbike is traditionally the release of any new products for the coming year, and we have quite a few that we’re excited about! In the coming weeks we’ll be touching on some new tail lights, pump updates, and other little product tweaks. Until then, be our guest and peruse our online annual catalog. […] read more...

Shockmate 2.0

Posted on Jul 15th 2013 | Blog, Product,

The Shockmate Suspension Pump has been a staple of mountain bikers for the past decade. Now, we are pleased to announce that it just got better. The Shockmate 2.0 Suspension Pump is a more compact version of its ever-popular predecessor. The new design is 1.5 inches shorter and makes it easily stowable on backcountry […] read more...

Miles in the Saddle

Posted on Dec 13th 2012 | Blog, Product,

Next in line on the new products front are our Pro and Comp saddles. These are a bit of a departure from our saddle line. Both saddles are available in men’s and women’s. Both the Pro and Comp saddles feature our Hexo-skeleton PRO Platform making them lightweight, comfortable and airy! […] read more...

Your Words for Our Products

Posted on Dec 7th 2012 | Blog, Product,

We had a small, limited edition run of the Courtesy Bell Classic produced recently. This is your chance to get one for free! Here’s how: You must follow us on Twitter or Like us on Facebook. Craft a haiku (140 characters or less, of course) that relates to the Courtesy Bell, make sure to hash tag your haiku as # […] read more...

Courtesy is as Courtesy does.

Posted on Nov 29th 2012 | Blog, Product,

Over the past several weeks I’ve been calling to attention some new offerings for this year. The third item and perhaps the prettiest is the Courtesy Bell Classic. In addition to the retro feel the Brass or Silver Classic offers, it commands attention with a deep melodic twang. So if our stealth sized Courtesy B […] read more...

The Air Smith will keep you on the Road

Posted on Nov 19th 2012 | Blog, Product,

Another two items fresh to the Planet Bike warehouse are the Air Smith ALX and Comp mini pumps. There are similar items on the market, but we’ve made some superb upgrades and still managed to keep the Air Smiths affordable. The ALX model utilizes an aluminum barrel, shaft and handle while the Comp is constructed wit […] read more...

Road Wrap Tachyon

Posted on Nov 15th 2012 | Blog, Product,

A few new products have started rolling into our warehouse over the past week. First in line we have the Road Wrap Tachyon tape. Cyclocrossers rejoice! A nicely cushioned yet grippy (even when wet) bar tape? You’ve got it. Just in time for the fall conditions to turn nasty. Check your local bike shop. Available in wh […] read more...

Interbike is a Wrap!

Posted on Sep 24th 2012 | Blog, News, Product,

The 2012 Interbike Tradeshow has passed once again. Planet Bike was in attendance and it was another successful show. We have a bunch of new goodies that will be coming out to market in the next several months. We have two new mini pumps, the Airsmith ALX and Comp. Both pumps have a retractable hose making it easy t […] read more...

Perfect Inflation

Posted on Sep 6th 2012 | Blog, News, Product,

Last year at about this time we introduced a 25g CO2 cartridge. The size is larger than the standard “road” size CO2 but smaller than the huge mountain bike canisters. Well, now we’re offering it in a 2-pack. Bikecommuters.com recently did a review on the cartridge. Take a peek, maybe it’s exactly what you’re lookin […] read more...

Limited Edition Cascadia Fenders

Posted on Apr 19th 2012 | Blog, Product,

Last Fall we asked for preorders for our White Cascadia Fenders. We’ve received the fenders in and shipped them out. There is some remaining stock that we’ve just listed on our webstore, just in case they aren’t available at your local bike shop. […] read more...

It Pays to Pay Attention

Posted on Apr 16th 2012 | Bike Life, Blog, Product,

We love to give away stuff in contest at Planet Bike HQ. If you’re not following either our Facebook page or Twitter account then you’re missing out. Last week we gave away a couple of white eco racks! […] read more...

The Final Verdict

Posted on Feb 9th 2012 | Blog, Product,

We sent Guitar Ted a couple of our latest offerings a while back. He just posted his final review of both the Borealis Gloves and the Snack Sack on twentynineinches.com. […] read more...

Tradeshows on the Mind

Posted on Feb 3rd 2012 | Bike Life, Blog, Product,

A lot of “bike people” know about the largest North American bike tradeshow of the year, Interbike, but there are a lot more than just that. As we head into February, I’m preparing to head to shows hosted at 2 of our trusted distributors. Here’s a sneak peak of the booth I’ve been building. What do you think? […] read more...

Snack Sack and Borealis Reviews

Posted on Jan 23rd 2012 | Blog, Product,

For those unfamiliar, Guitar Ted is a bike geek that hails from IA. He always offers a fair and unbiased opinion on products that he tests. So what does he think about a couple of our products? Click to find out. […] read more...

Captain Safety Super Fun Reflective Stickers

Posted on Dec 19th 2011 | Blog, Product,

Just a heads up y’all. Our new Captain Safety Super Fun Reflective Stickers (CSSFRS for short) are in stock! These simple yet ingenious stickers will only add to your visibility, especially in the bleak light of the winter months. Head on over yonder and check ’em out.

At Last!

Posted on Nov 14th 2011 | Blog, News, Product,

At last our hugely popular Protege 9.0 Wireless computer gets the update many of you have been waiting for, STEM MOUNT COMPATIBILITY! You can also update your old wireless computer with the stem mount bracket. You talked and we listened. These are available now with the full universal bracket sensor kit (as a separat […] read more...

Rideblog

Posted on Nov 7th 2011 | Bike Life, Blog, Product,

It’s always nice to hear the perspectives of a wide range of cyclists. We feel that our products are great for cyclists across the board, from racers to the casual weekend rider. Dave stumbled upon the blog of a casual rider out in Washington. Check out her thoughts on our Spok light. […] read more...

Return of the White Cascadias!

Posted on Oct 12th 2011 | Blog, News, Product,

You may remember our limited run of white Cascadia fenders a few years back. They went over quite well and were a fun and useful item for those looking for something a little different. After countless conversations, we’ve decided to bring them back in a limited single-run. The white Cascadias will be available in all […] read more...

What's New?

Posted on Oct 4th 2011 | Blog, Learn, Product,

An old favorite of winter cyclists just got better. The Borealis winter cycling glove has been redesigned with a windproof outer shell and removable fleece liner to keep the cold out and keep the warm in. The removable liner helps dry time after the ride, and creates a 3-in-1 glove by using t […] read more...

Late Interbike Coverage

Posted on Sep 28th 2011 | Blog, News, Product,

Bikecommuters.com stopped by to check out our “fresh produce” at Interbike a couple of weeks ago. In addition to snapping some of our new products, they also named our own Mr. Follmer as “one of the coolest people in the bike business.” Get a sneak peek of things coming down the pipeline. […] read more...

A Word on Durability

Posted on Sep 2nd 2011 | Bike Life, Blog, Product,

It’s always nice to get an email like the one below. Hi – I very recently bought my 23 yo daughter a Superflash at Skirack in Burlington VT. She hadn’t had a chance to use it before her apt was hit by the flooding (due to Hurricane Irene). The water came up to within a foot of her ceiling and there was probably 3 or 4 […] read more...

CO2 Cartridge Production

Posted on May 24th 2011 | Blog, Learn, Product, Video,

I’m constantly wondering how things are made. What does the tooling look like, how big are the machines, what is the raw material before the process starts? One of our more interesting production processes is the manufacturing of CO2 cartridges. This video from the show “How It’s Made” captures the making of a cart […] read more...