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What’s a flat kit and why should I have one?(Post)
Our spring newsletter was released yesterday. In case you missed it, our Learn Stuff article focused on flat kits. Inevitably, it won’t cross your mind until you’re standing on the side of the road ...
Perfect Inflation(Post)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 i ...
Meet the New Black Zeppelin CO2 Bike Tire Inflator (Post)Our new Black Zeppelin CO2 bike tire inflator is ultra light, sleekly designed and easy to use. It’s precision-machined for strength and reliability. The pierce indicator on the Airflation™ con ...
Meet the New Fresh Air Mini Bike Pump for Fast, Easy and Accurate Roadside Tire Inflation (Post)Meet the new Fresh Air mini bike pump . The Fresh Air pump is a strong, light and durable mini pump with a built-in gauge for accurate tire pressure whenever you need to get some “fresh air” in ...
Patch Kits are in!(Post)As Ben Franklin once wrote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” We would also like to include to the list: “an occasional flat tire!” With the reality of flats ...
Bike Path Courtesy(Post)It’s summertime and the living is easy. You’ve likely noticed that your neighborhood paths are teaming with activity. The path that rolls past my front door is a human highway of cyclist, rollerblad ...
Do It Yourself!(Post)A flat tire can put a big damper on a bike ride, especially if you aren’t armed with the knowledge and tools to rectify the situation. Practice makes perfect as the old adage says. Check with your ...
Amy Shares Her Bicycling Experience During A Pandemic (Post)As we move into week 7 the anxiety, that was like a constant ringing in the ear, has settled into a sort of low hum in the background. It’s there when I’m working, when I’m sewing and when I’m play ...
New Planet Bike Product Arrivals for Fall ‘24(Post)We have launched a number of new offerings, perfectly timed for cycling in the crisp autumn air. The new Beamer 400 bike light will brilliantly illuminate the path ahead as daylight gets shorter ...
NEW Planet Bike K.O.K.O Rack!(Post)Our new K.O.K.O. rack is in our warehouse and ready to ship. The K.O.K.O. Cargo Rack stands for Keep On Keepin’ On, and we designed it to be a utilitarian workhorse while maintaining clean lin ...
Madison-Basco-Madison an instant classic?(Post)In the spirit of classic European one day races, some of the riders around Madison came up with the idea for the Madison-Basco-Madison. The idea was to have an out and back competitive ride that mixe ...
Two deep breaths and one step forward(Post)As I quietly rolled down the dark bike path I can hear dogs barking at us and the cold crunch of the snow under our 4 inch wide tires. It starts to sink in that I’m wrapping up one of the most diff ...
The Meat of the Story(Post)It’s been close to a week since we closed out the 5th annual Bacon on the Bike Path as part of Wisconsin’s Bike to Work Week. As I sit at my desk on this rainy day, I can’t help but wonder how we can ...
Riding Towards Winter(Post)Autumn can be an exhilarating time for traveling by bike. It can also be a little unpredictable. Daylight hours are quickly waning, the temperature is fickle and rain can string together for days.
Polar Vortex Biking Dress Code(Post)In the midst of a polar vortex, I always like to put out a reminder on biking in brutally cold temperatures. This morning on my 45 minute commute to work, the temperature was hovering around -6F wit ...
Winter 2021 Super Commuter - Daniel Iroh(Post)Like many of us, we learned to ride a bike at a young age and soon it became our first true vehicle for exploring the world. As time passes, some of us take a step back from our bicycles for a litt ...
Summer 2015 Super Commuter – Ron Lessard(Post)As a young adult, Ron Lessard moved to Princeton, NJ to study the art of casting sculpture in bronze at an area foundry. He immediately fell in love with the area for its tree-shaded lanes, historic ...
The Commute Diaries: Amy’s Journey Into Becoming A Regular Bike Commuter(Post)What’s the best way to start a new habit? I don’t know, but I’m going to find out on this journey. I get overwhelmed by the idea that it only takes 27 days to start a new hab ...
Product(Page)We believe that life is better by bike. We believe that life is better by bike and that’s why we are dedicated to building great products that encourage more people to embrace self-pro ...
FAQ(Page)Lights Q: Why won't my USB Headlight turn on when I press the button? A: All of our high powered USB headlights (300+ lumens) are shipped in lock mode to prevent them from turning on duri ...