Issue 2

Features

The endless ascent: confessions of a hill climber | In the city of San Francisco, there lurk monsters of epic poportions: hill with gradients of 17, 25 and even 38 percent. Our fearless author cannot sleep until he's climbed them all. By Alastair Bland.

Bike Makeovers | Transforming a bike from a forgotten relic to a versatile and useful machine can be done with a litle effort and cash. Philliam Williamson documents one such makeover done on a Bridgestone mountain bike.

Blinky lights primer | Blinky lights are the red, rear-facing flashing lights that are the first line of defense against getting hit by a car from behind. Here are some tips on using them and an introduction to some models.

Advocacy

Cyclists find no safety in numbers | The debate on bicycle safety, mired in conflicint beliefs and dearth of conclusive studies, stretches back decades with few firm conclusions.

Reviews

Ibert Safe-T-Seat

Dahon Mu Uno

Sigma Karma

Showers Pass Portland jacket and Hybrid pants

Manhattan Green

Raleigh Clubman

Blinky lights:

• Princeton Tec Swerve
• NiteRider Cherrybomb
• Planet Bike Superflash
• Serfas Guppy
• Knog Skink

Get a copy

Unfortunately, print copies of Issue 2 are SOLD OUT, but you can purchase and download a digital copy here.