Twenty Nine Inches
Raleigh 2009 29″ers: Sneak Peek!
July 8, 2008 - It seems that our post on “Raleigh ‘09 Rumors” shook a few images out of the trees. Here are are some photos taken by an anonymous photographer in an unknown location. All we can say is that the. […]
Twenty Nine Inches
Three Things Your Future 29″er Should Have
July 8, 2008 - Recent developments in technology are making certain things about 29″ers that were negatives less so, or eliminating the problem all together. These are a few of the technological applications that. […]
Commute by Bike
Le Tour! The Tour de France
July 7, 2008 - Have you noticed anymore road bikes on your commute? This morning, I added two “roadies” to my mental catalogue of fellow commuters. Could it be because of the Tour de France? Quite possibly. […]
Twenty Nine Inches
Raleigh ‘09 Rumors
July 6, 2008 - Twenty Nine Inches has learned that the rumored XXIX+G “blinged out” spec model is to become a reality. We have been hearing of the pssibility of such a model being produced for almost a year now.. […]
The Bike Lab
Bontrager Inform RL Saddle: Upadate II
July 6, 2008 - The last time we posted on the Bontrager Inform RL I mentioned that I needed to do some mountain biking to see how the Inform RL fared in that capacity. I have managed to do this on two different bike. […]
Commute by Bike
650 foot commute — by car
July 5, 2008 - Lasse Jonsson Malmoe, Sweden won a “most ridiculous commute” contest. He drives his car less than 650 feet from home to work every day, and drives another several feet for lunch. His prize for win. […]
Commute by Bike
Back on the Bike (plus, two new additions to two families)
July 3, 2008 - Today was my first commute by bike in close to a month. Here’s the reason… Maxwell Timothy Grahl was born on 6/26 at 11pm. Weighing in at 8lb 11oz, he was quite the bruiser. Obviously, I took a br. […]
Commute by Bike
Product Recall: SunRingl Hollow Quick-Release
July 3, 2008 - Hayes Bicycle Group has received four reports of the SunRingl Hollow Quick Release Device breaking. No injuries have been reported. According to the press release: “The quick release devices can une. […]
Twenty Nine Inches
WTB ‘08 29″er Tires: Vulpine Update
July 2, 2008 - In our series of reviews on the WTB tires introduced for 2008, we are now catching up with the Vulpine. It is a “race” oriented tire, or a “semi-slick”, depending on your choice of descriptive. […]
The Bike Lab
WTB Deva: Out of the Box
July 2, 2008 - WTB Deva SLT Saddle Price: $150 Weight : 225g Specs: Titanium rails, white or black nylon fiber flex shell with gel This saddle was installed last weekend to the El Bastardo that I am reviewing over a. […]
Commute by Bike
Italian bike lock
July 1, 2008 - Italian bike lock Originally uploaded by turbofan. Photo by Ryan Richardson who saw this while visiting Venice. Via SFist in a rant about the new bike rack at Trader Joe’s.
Commute by Bike
Happy Canada Day!
July 1, 2008 - It is July 1st, which means it is Canada Day! Since my company decided to switch our day off to Monday, so we get a 3 day weekend, I have to work on the birthday of my nation. So, I decided to share. […]
Twenty Nine Inches
Big Time XC Racers To Go 29″er?
July 1, 2008 - The day was coming and it finally happened. A 29″er has won a major elite men’s XC race. You can check out the report here. This won’t be the last time this happens either. The thing about 29″. […]
Twenty Nine Inches
WTB ‘08 29″er Tires: Stout Update
June 30, 2008 - We’re getting back to the WTB heavy hitter, the Stout 29″er tire. As I have said before, this is the most agressive, heaviest tire in the 29″er ranks and it puts this tire in a class all its own. […]
Blue Collar Mountain Biking
Travel Tip: Bring Your Shoes, etc.
June 30, 2008 - I’ve been traveling a lot for work lately (hence the lack of posts) but it doesn’t mean I haven’t been riding. I have found some great (and not so great) rental shops in almost all of my desti. […]
Commute by Bike
Q&A: Can you really ride faster than you drive?
June 30, 2008 - Rob asks: I’ve read different places that people can actually get to work quicker riding their bike than driving their car. This doesn’t seem feasible to me, especially since my commute is twice. […]
650b
Ventana El Bastardo : Photos
June 30, 2008 - The El Bastardo was built up this past weekend. Here are some photos of the build, a few parts need to be swapped out before it is exactly what I want. Once I have that hammered out I will put o. […]
Commute by Bike
Commuting 101: Weekend Check-up
June 29, 2008 - If you don’t cover a lot of miles on your bike, I’d recommend at least doing the “thumb press” test on your tires each weekend, and squeezing both brakes to make sure they are adequately tight. […]
Commute by Bike
On-air discussion about commuting by bike
June 26, 2008 - I was invited to sit down as a participant on a panel of bicycle commuting “experts” in Kansas City today. I was joined by KCMO’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator, a Bike Patrol police officer for. […]
Twenty Nine Inches
A Couple Of Interesting New Models
June 26, 2008 - Recently Twenty Nine Inches has learned of a couple of new 2009 29″ers that are pretty interesting for completely different reasons. First up we have GT Bicycles and their new “Zaskar 9r” hardta. […]
Get a Bike Job
Retail Sales & Bike Mechanic (all)
June 19, 2008 - TUCSON, AZ - BICYCLES OF TUCSON IS HIRING ACCEPTING RESUMES SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY Trek Bicycles of Tucson is looking for individuals with bicycle retail sales experience or a bicycle mechanic to join. […]
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Bike Manager/Service Manager/ Bike Mechanics
June 16, 2008 - ARLINGTON AND DALLAS TX. - All positions available in the Dallas area. We are looking for positions in our other markets as well.
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Bike Assembly Technicians
June 15, 2008 - TUSCALOOSA, AL: MONTGOMERY, AL: BIRMINGHAM, AL: FLORENCE, AL: HATTIESBURG, MS: JACKSON, MS: MERIDIAN, MS: TUPELO, MS: TAMPA, FL: ORLANDO, FL: ALBANY, GA: ATLANTA, GA: COLUMBUS, GA: VALDOSTA, GA: GREEN. […]
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Bike Assembly Technicians
June 15, 2008 - STATE COLLEGE, PA: ALTOONA, PA: JOHNSTOWN, PA: NEW CASTLE, PA: HERMITAGE, PA: WASHINGTON, PA: WHEELING, WV: CHARLESTON, WV: HUNTINGTON, WV - Diamond Retail Services is looking for bike builders that a. […]
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Bike Assembly Technicians
June 15, 2008 - LAVALE, MD - Diamond Retail Services is looking for bike builders that are top techs. Get paid "EVERY" week! Most techs can build as many as 5 an hour (some less some more)… if you think can build 5. […]
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Bike Assembly Technicians
June 15, 2008 - CHARLESTON, WV - Diamond Retail Services is looking for bike builders that are top techs. Get paid "EVERY" week! Most techs can build as many as 5 an hour (some less some more)… if you think can bui. […]
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Area Tech
May 26, 2008 - SEATTLE/TACOMA, WA - Hiring for a Full Time Area Tech. You will be responsible for Training and Support for new and existing Bike/Ski Technicians and will assist in bike building, servicing, merchandi. […]
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Sustainable Transportation Technician / Funky Bike Tech
May 24, 2008 - CANMORE, AB - This student Bike Tech will work from the main floor workshop of the Coop Workshop’s 2200 square feet of workshops, studios, social and presentation space. Principle duties will includ. […]
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Bicycle Mechanic Needed in Singapore
May 19, 2008 - SINGAPORE - High-end bicycle store has openings for Bicycle Mechanics. We invite applicants from Asia. Candidates must be experienced and skilled as a mechanic and possess a good work ethic. Remunerat. […]
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Bicycle Mechanics needed in Singapore
May 19, 2008 - SINGAPORE - High-end bicycle store has openings for bicycle mechanics. We invite aplicants from Asia to apply. Candidates must be experienced and skilled as a mechanic and possess a good work ethic. R. […]
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Bicycle Assembler
May 14, 2008 - ONTARIO, CA USA - Bicycle assemblers are responsible for the professional assembly of boxed bicycles for our mail order customers and retail stores. You will also perform custom builds for customers b. […]
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Inventory Analyst
May 14, 2008 - ONTARIO, CA USA - • Replenish and maintain inventory levels in all channels • Manage inventory levels at multiple warehouse locations • Develop policies & procedures for a growing department •. […]
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Shop Manager
May 12, 2008 - SKAGWAY ALASKA - Seeking an organized people person with sound management and service skills to run a seasonal shop in Alaska from June 1 - Sept. 30, 2008. You will oversee 4 employees, maintain inven. […]
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Service Manager, Senior Mechanic and Sales Staff
May 9, 2008 - VANCOUVER, BC - Things are busy here in Vancouver. Busy Road shop needs some summer staff with the possibility of Longer term. Ideally we are looking for a service manager (ours moved) to run our shop. […]
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Bicycling Webstore Sales Associate
May 3, 2008 - FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA - BikeTrailerShop.com currently has a full-time Sales Associate position available. Daily duties of the position involve shipping, customer service, accounting & internet product li. […]
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Sales Associate
April 29, 2008 - TUCSON, AZ - TBOT is looking for sales staff with varying levels of shop and sales experiance. TBOT is rapidly approaching the end of our first year of business and this is a great opportunity to get. […]
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Customer Service
April 29, 2008 - ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA - USA - JensonUSA was founded with this simple mission: To treat everyone with respect and be the best company for customers to buy from, for vendors to sell to and employees to wo. […]
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinator
April 28, 2008 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - This position reports to the Director for Planning and Policy and is an integral member of the Office of Transportation and Utilities (the Office). The Office oversees many of the t. […]
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Bike mechanic or Bike/ski teck
April 23, 2008 - NELSON BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA - We are looking to hire a full time Bicycle mechanic or someone with bike ski teching experience
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Mechanic / Sales
April 22, 2008 - LYNCHBURG, VA - Bicycle mechanic needed for summer and possibly longer term help. Good customer interaction preferred as mechanics also help on the sales floor in our shop.
The new look for Crooked Cog and things to come
November 7th, 2007
If you read this site through an RSS reader, take a moment and click over to the main site. I’ve recently revamped www.crookedcog.com.
The site’s main goal now serves as a portal to the rest of the network. Any new article that is posted across the sites will show up here so if you’re looking to […]
Don’t open Interbike to the general public
October 3rd, 2007
I gave my thoughts on the 2007 Interbike experience, but now I’d like to address another subject… opening up Interbike the last day of the show to the general public.
Eurobike does it, why can’t we?
I’ll break it down real nice for ya…
Crowd
Interbike is already a tight fit a lot of times. Booths get […]
Interbike now and in the future
October 1st, 2007
Last week was the big shinnydig for the bike industry. Interbike is held the last week of September every year and is the chance for manufacturers to show off their wares to dealers. This was my fourth year to the big show and although I’m still a newbie compared to most, I believe […]
Oh the madness that is Interbike Day 1
September 27th, 2007
The doors opened for the Interbike tradeshow this morning at 9am. I was already running behind schedule at 9:38am as I rushed to meet the Trek/Fisher folks. By 12pm I was back on schedule standing at the Crumpler booth… but only because I was so late to my last meeting that we had to postpone.
There […]
2007 Outdoor Demo
September 26th, 2007
This was Guitar Ted’s and I first year to the Outdoor Demo and I understand why a) everyone likes it more than the tradeshow and b) everybody is already worn out when you see them Wednesday morning. It’s two days in the Nevada sun riding a whole lot of bikes and some pretty rad trails. […]
