What is multi-modal transportation? Simply put, it is transportation using more than one mode; for our purposes, it is typically a combination of cycling and public transportation. More and more urban areas are wising up to the possibilities of allowing bus, train, and other public transportation patrons to bring their bikes along, thus giving them the opportunity to lengthen their range and opt to not use a car for more trips.
I’m not sure why Torker chose to call this bike the Graduate, but it may be because it’s the “grown-up” version of their fixed-gear U-District—same simple, functional frame in sturdy steel, same relatively upright riding position, but sporting a 5-speed internal hub.
As you might imagine, deadline time at a magazine can get pretty crazy. No matter how far in advance you start working on articles, and how well you think you are prepared, a multitude of crucial last-minute details invariably cascade down upon us, all needing to be attended to before the issue gets put to bed. Sometimes things slip through without being taken care of, and that’s what keeps me awake at night.
Recently I’ve been getting some flack around the office for the sad state of my commuting bike, the approaching-venerable Mountain Cycle Stumptown cyclocross steed adorned with street tires, lights and fenders. It’s currently in a sort “dinglespeed” mode, with only the front shifter working, and generally sporting more zip ties than any bike should. Pretty freaking sad for a bike magazine employee...
Civia is a fairly new company, started in 2007 as a project within bike part and accessory distributor Quality Bicycle Products (who also owns the Surly and Salsa brands).
