Happy New Year 2012!

Good news American bike sharing systems more than doubled in 2011

Here are the current US bike sharing systems list, ranked by number of stations.

   1. Washington/Arlington, DC/VA: 140 stations
   2. Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN: 115 stations
   3. Miami Beach, FL: 70 stations
   4. Boston, MA: 61 stations
   5. Denver, CO: 52 stations*
   6. Madison, WI: 27 stations
   7. Broward County, FL: 20 stations
   8. San Antonio, TX: 20 stations
   9. Boulder, CO: 15 stations*
  10. Washington State University - Pullman, WA: 8 stations
  11. Chicago, IL: 7 stations
  12. Omaha, NE: 5 stations
  13. University of California - Irvine: 4 stations
  14. Des Moines, IA: 4 stations
  15. Tulsa, OK: 4 stations
  16. Louisville, KY: 3 stations
  17. Kailua, HI: 2 stations
  18. Spartanburg, SC: 2 stations

The Washington's Capital Bikeshare was the largest system for the second straight year, but it will begin to face more serious competition in 2012 and 2013 as a number of new cities begin to launch their own networks. Baltimore is expected to launch with 30 stations next year, Chicago may build up to 300, and most notably of all: New York is moving forward with a 600-station behemoth system.

Source: greatergreaterwashington.org

Merry Christmas!

Hubless BMX Concept Bike Clip

Check this out...

Hubless BMX Concept Bike by Bradford Waugh

I found this on the web and it's pretty awesome. It is called Hubless BMX Bike by Bradford Waugh. Instead of using some sort of magnet, the Hubless Road Bike Concept pictured will use geared rollers for a smooth ride. More interesting than the hubs, the crankset is hooked up to a roller which will power the hubs.

Huge Bike Jump into a Pond

Check out this cool video, couple teens build a ramp and use it to jump or fly into a pond. I wonder if they have insurance. 

  

My Mountain Bike Wish List

 Jamis Dakar XAM 2.0

The Jamis Dakar XAM 2.0 is an efficient trail bike mainly because of its excellent suspension. It has mp3 suspension. One yahoo writer said that this is one of the best bikes you can get if you are a serious biker because of speed and lightweight construction. It also has a unique frame geometry honed by pro riders and test pilots who demanded that this bike be able to climb as capably as it descended. It has 10mm shock hardware, over-sized pivot bearings, thru-axle front and rear hubs. The price tag is a whopping $5,000.

Diamondback Overdrive Pro 29'er Mountain Bike (2011 Model, 29-Inch Wheels)

The Diamondback Overdrive Professional looks comfortable to ride due its added support. It has an aluminum frame with Avid BB5 disc brakes and has six-inch rotors. It is built for reliability and is perfect for all types of terrain. Retail stores and sporting goods stores offer this bike for $1,200.

    * 29-inch hardtail mountain bike with butted aluminum frame

    * Rock Shox Reba dual air fork with motion control and hollow crown

    * Truvativ 5D crank set with sealed cartridge bearing; Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes

    * 29-inch WTB Prowler tires; SRAM SX-5 9-speed trigger shifter

    * Comes in 16-, 18-, 20-, and 22-inch sizes; WTB Speed V Sport saddle.

I think I'll go for Diamondback Overdrive because of the price, $5,000 is just too much for a bike.