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By Stephen Regenold “If your toddler can walk, your toddler can ride.” That’s a tag line from Strider Sports International, a Rapid City, South Dakota, company, and maker of its namesake Strider “scoot bike” for small kids. The point with the product, which is a scooter…
Swi of gear, I finally bought my first road bike since I was a kid: a nice carbon-fiber Specialized that is kind to my back. What I need is some advice on a good set of wheels to replace the original Alex wheels. My budget is around $500. What do you think of Neuvation M28 Aeros or Ksyrium Elites? Ideally they would be available at Performance as I have some points to burn. Tim Mountain View, California
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Tomac Supermatic 120 mountain bike.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Linus Roadster Classic bicycle.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the DZ Nuts Bliss Cream.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Enve Mountain XC Carbon Wheels.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Spot Rocker SS mountain bike.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Velo Orange Polyvalent bicycle.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Selle EMP Evolution Saddle.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized Women's Trail Top.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Yeti 575 Enduro mountain bike.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Raleigh Port Townsend bicycle.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Pearl Izumi Veer Shorts.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Adidas Adilibria Shield S Sunglasses.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Salsa Spearfish mountain bike.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Terry FLX Gel Saddle.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Icebreaker SS Circuit Jersey.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Dakine Girls Amp 8L Pack.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Giro XAR Helmet.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Brooks Colt Saddle.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Pearl Izumi Impact Gloves.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Cielo Sportif by Chris King road bike.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Shimano XTR PD-M985 Pedals.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Ortlieb Bike-Tourer Panniers.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Look Keo Blade Chromoly Pedals.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Five Ten Karver Shoes.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Jett Raptor Shorts.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Dromarti La Grande Mitts.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the G-Form Bike Shoe Insoles.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized S-Works MTB Shoes.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the PDW Spaceship Headlight and Radbot 500 Taillight.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Giro Factor Shoes.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Giro LX LF Gloves.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Chrome Kursk Sneakers.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Castelli Body Paint Bib Shorts.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Michelin WildRace'R Advanced Tires.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Giant Cypher 1.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Louis Garneau X-Lite Helmet.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Garmin Edge 800 GPS bike computer.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Cannondale Women's Quick 2.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Assos T FI. 13_S5 Bibs.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized Allez Comp road bike.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Trek Belleville WSD.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Lupine Betty II 7 Light.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Trek Top Fuel 9.7 mountain bike.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Bianchi Sempre 105 road bike.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Lazer Krux Helmet.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Ergon GX2 Leichtbau Carbon Grips.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Look 695 I-Pack road bike.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Cannondale CAAD 10-1 Dura-Ace road bike.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized Tactic Helmet.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized S-Works Prevail Helmet.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Crank Brothers Eggbeater 11 Pedals.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Wilier Triestina GranTurismo road bike.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Swrve Blk Label Shorts.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Sidi Spider Shoes.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized S-Works Epic 29ER mountain bike.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Ahearne Cycle Truck bicycle.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Darn Tough Quarter Sock Cushion Socks.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the WTB Nano Tires.
By Stephen Regenold The car headlights were surging up from behind. I was on my bike, and it was 10pm in the city. I glanced down and back toward my rear wheel, the pulse of my seatpost-mounted light a reassuring red glow on the road.
I am looking for a good hybrid bike to ride on weekends with my kids and to also ride to work a (a 30-mile trip one way). I visited a local bike shop recently and they recommended the Trek 7.1 FX. What would you recommend? Seth Wayland, MA