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Cycling Gear for Commuters
Our name, Two Knobby Tires, was inspired by our passion for cycling and, specifically, our passion for mountain biking. At Two Knobby Tires, our mission is to translate our passion for cycling into a satisfying shopping experience that supports your healthy, active, and eco friendly lifestyle by providing information and a great selection of bike accessories at low prices.
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Green Guru Gear - Recycled Bicycle Tubes
Green Guru Gear makes highly functional and stylish bicycle accessories using materials that were previously destined for a landfill. Specifically, they use recycled bicycle tubes and recycled PETE (plastic bottles) to make commuting accessories that include panniers, handlebar bags, bike seat bags, and pant leg straps. |
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Handlebar Bag |
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Reflective Leg Straps |
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| Bike Seat Bag |
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Dashboard Bag |
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Citrus Degreaser Hand TowelsGrease Monkey Wipes are eco-friendly hand towels because they are made from a natural citrus cleaning agent that comes from the rinds of oranges.
Cyclists can use Grease Monkey Wipes to clean chains, down tubes, seat posts, derailleurs, chain stays, and many other bicycle parts. Relube a bicycle chain after using one of these wipes because this citrus degreaser towel will remove lubricants. Cycling commuters can keep a wipe in their messenger bag or backpack to use in the event of a flat tire or dropped bike chain. In the home, they can be used to remove grease and food residue from stove tops, crayons from walls, and much more.
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Nite Ize LED Bicycle Lights
All three Nite Ize bicycle lights are designed to be easily shared amongst cyclists and used on multiple bikes. Each LED light provides visibilty with two modes: flashing and steady. In addition, they are lightweight, weather resistant, and durable.
- LED front and spoke bicycle lights are great for riders looking to increase visibility to motorists and reduce the chance of a crash. The Nite Ize spoke, front, and rear lights are ideal for kids because they are easy to install, uninstall, and come in fun colors. Cycling commuters can use front lights to announce their presence to cars during times of low light (e.g., fog, dawn, dusk).
- LED rear bicycle lights and/or rear reflectors are required by some states for riding at dawn, dusk, night, and other times of low light (e.g., fog, rain). Students riding on college campuses are especially good candidates for rear safety lights because campuses are often bustling with car traffic in the early morning and late evenings.
- LED elastic leg bands serve two purposes: increased visibility during times of low light and secured pant legs. The LED light comfortably sits on the outside of a pant leg and provides visibility to oncoming and passing motorists. The adjustable elastic strap ensures comfort and a secure fit around many styles of pants. Cycling commuters can ride confidently knowing that their pants are not going to get ripped or stuck in their chain or on their chain ring.
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Pant Leg Clips with LED Safety Light |
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Commuting by Bike
In addition to being a great exercise, cycling is an eco-friendly activity that can reduce our dependency on oil. Riding your bicycle to work, to class, or for errands is a great way to limit our carbon emissions and dependency on oil. However, choosing bicycle gear can be challenging and we understand the importance of owning reliable, high quality gear. Therefore, we have started reviewing products that we personally own, commute with regularly, and have reviewed for your convenience: Niner SIR 9, Giant Boulder, CoPilot Taxi Bicycle Child Seat, Kryptonite KryptoFlex Combination Cable Lock, Shimano Clipless Pedals & Shoes, and Planet Bike Front and Rear Bicycle Lights. In addiiton, bicycle maintenance can be easy but is often frustrating so we have documented the following maintenance procedures with step-by-step instructions and pictures: Bicycle Cleaning and Preparation, Cantilever Brake Adjustment, How To Add Tire Sealant and Rear Derailleur Adjustment.
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