Articles by Anne Mathews https://momentummag.com/author/anne-mathews/ smart living by bike Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:47:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 The Beauty of Upright Bikes: Sit Up and Enjoy the Ride with these Perfect Commuters https://momentummag.com/upright-bikes-sit-up-and-enjoy-the-ride/ https://momentummag.com/upright-bikes-sit-up-and-enjoy-the-ride/#comments Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:45:00 +0000 http://momentummag.com/news/features/upright-bikes-sit-up-and-enjoy-the-ride/ The rider-friendly features of upright bicycles tend to encourage a different style of riding than the recreation-oriented North American norm.

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]]> https://momentummag.com/upright-bikes-sit-up-and-enjoy-the-ride/feed/ 58 The Right and Wrong Ways to Lock Your Bike https://momentummag.com/right-and-wrong-ways-to-lock-your-bike/ https://momentummag.com/right-and-wrong-ways-to-lock-your-bike/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:45:00 +0000 http://momentummag.com/how-to/bike-curious-the-right-and-wrong-ways-to-lock-your-bike/ How to lock your bike up to prevent bike theft - riding home without a seat is embarrassing, riding home without a wheel is impossible.

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]]> https://momentummag.com/right-and-wrong-ways-to-lock-your-bike/feed/ 38 4 Tips for Selecting an Upright Bike https://momentummag.com/4-tips-for-selecting-and-upright-bike/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 http://momentummag.com/how-to/4-tips-for-selecting-and-upright-bike/ Whether you’re in a bike shop, browsing the classifieds or at a garage sale, it’s worth being selective. Here are four tips to help you pick out an upright ride.

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]]> Viva Juliett Classic City Bike Review https://momentummag.com/upright-bike-review-viva-juliett-classic/ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 07:53:00 +0000 http://momentummag.com/style/gear-style/bikes-gear-style/upright-bike-review-viva-juliett-classic/ Momentum Mag reviews the Viva Juliett Classic.

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]]> Upright Biker Profile: Colin Ernst https://momentummag.com/upright-biker-profile-colin-ernst/ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://momentummag.com/news/people-news/upright-biker-profile-colin-ernst/ Colin Ernst has worn a lot of hats in his life – composer, metalworker, circus performer, instrument builder – and he’s ridden a lot of bicycles.

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]]> Mixte – Vintage Frame Design is the New Trend in Stylish City Bikes https://momentummag.com/mixte-vintage-frame-design-is-the-new-trend-in-stylish-city-bikes/ https://momentummag.com/mixte-vintage-frame-design-is-the-new-trend-in-stylish-city-bikes/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 08:44:00 +0000 http://momentummag.com/gear/mixte-vintage-frame-design-is-the-new-trend-in-stylish-city-bikes/ The mixte – pronounced meext in French, but MIX-tee in English – is a step-through frame with a twist.

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]]> https://momentummag.com/mixte-vintage-frame-design-is-the-new-trend-in-stylish-city-bikes/feed/ 6 What Makes Mixte Bikes so Strong? https://momentummag.com/what-makes-mixte-bikes-so-strong/ https://momentummag.com/what-makes-mixte-bikes-so-strong/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 08:29:00 +0000 http://momentummag.com/gear/what-makes-mixte-bikes-so-strong/ The mixte frame lowers the top tube for clearance and provides rigidity and strength without adding weight.

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]]> https://momentummag.com/what-makes-mixte-bikes-so-strong/feed/ 38 Torker Interurban Mixte City Bike Review https://momentummag.com/torker-interurban-mixte-review/ https://momentummag.com/torker-interurban-mixte-review/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 08:13:00 +0000 http://momentummag.com/gear/reviews/torker-interurban-mixte-review/ Torker’s Interurban mixte offers a latter-day take on the classic mixte frame.

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