Product Reviews

Shimano Click ‘R Pedal and Shoes

by Troy Gielish, PCI #1136/EMSCI #269 Irvine (CA) Police Department Fellow public safety cyclists, I had to take a minute to share my experience with the new Click’R shoe and pedal systems by Shimano. I have been a...

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The Guardian Angel: The Police View

by Jeff Britton, PCI #1205 Central Point (OR) Police Department The Guardian Angel personal safety lighting system is manufactured by 425 Inc., a personal safety device company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. According to a press release, the...

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The Guardian Angel: The EMS View

by Sean Regan, EMSCI #267 Lynchburg (VA) Fire Department The Guardian Angel is a personal safety mini light bar that is intended to be worn on the uniform (epaulet) of a public safety official. The unit can be used by...

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X-Fire Bikelane Light System: A Product Good for Personal Use

by Charles O’Roake, PCI #1201 Federal Reserve Bank of Houston (TX) Police Like others of you, I first found out about the X-Fire lighting system from a fellow instructor who posted their informational video to the instructor Google Group....

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JET Lites F-U2

by Matthew Worm, PCI #946/EMSCI #256 Omaha (NE) Police Department One evening I was thinking “how can I further improve bicycle patrol and make life easier for my brothers and sisters on the beat?” That’s when...

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Detours Panniers: These Bags Won’t Detour You from Your Mission

by Craig Lepkowski, PCI # 1180/EMSCI #272 Lake Forest (IL) Police Department IPMBA Secretary About a year and a half ago, after meeting Shawn Parks from Detours at the 2012 IPMBA Conference, I treated myself to both the D2R handlebar bag (now...

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Interbike 2013: New and Noteworthy

by James Englert, PCI #1081 Arapahoe County (CO) Sheriffs Office IPMBA Industry Liaison This past September, I attended the Interbike Expo in Las Vegas with former Membership Coordinator Tony Holte. Interbike is the premier retail expo for the cycling industry. ...

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BHSI Annual Helmet Review for 2014

The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute has published the annual review of helmets and helmet technology. Summary: Our review finds no radical safety improvement this year that would compel you to replace your current helmet, although new and promising technology is...

December 22 2013 By ADMIN 0 Comments Read more...

Tifosi Veloce Sunglasses

by Jeff Britton, PCI #1205 Central Point (OR) Police Department Industry Relations Committee As a bike patrol officer, supervisor and IPMBA Instructor, I am constantly trying to find eye protection that looks professional, meets IPMBA standards for impact resistance, and has...

November 30 2013 By ADMIN 0 Comments Read more...

Fenix Lighting: AF02 Flashlight Bike Mount and PD30 Flashlight

by Jared Williams, PCI #1214 Tacoma (WA) Police Department Industry Relations Committee I recently tested two products from Fenix Lighting: the PD30 flashlight and the AF02 mount. PD30 Flashlight Technical details: The PD 30 is an LED light powered by...

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Safariland/Kona Patrol Bike is Ready for Duty

by Lindsey Bertomen I recently tested the new Safariland/Kona Patrol Bike, a purpose-built patrol bike with advanced features. This bicycle can really go anywhere, short of climbing telephone poles. Despite the all-day riding comfort and performance, it can tote...

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RAND Brands: Do it with Momentum!

by Michael Salvatore Westport (CT) EMS As a long time paramedic, gun enthusiast, and IPMBA member, I felt compelled to share with you some information regarding a new company that I have been introduced to and become involved with. ...

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NiteIze: Innovative Products and Accessories

by Craig Lepkowski, PCI #1180/EMSCI #272 Lake Forest (IL) Police Department At the IPMBA Conference 2012 in St. Paul, I came across a vendor who was selling and handing out mini-bungee cords and s-clip carabiners from a company called NiteIze. Intrigued,...

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Epic Action Cam: Relive the Rush

by Matt Smyer East Baton Rouge (LA) EMS I recently had the opportunity to use the Epic camera while working some details, including Super Bowl XLVII, on February 3, 2013, at the New Orleans Superdome. Epic is a very lightweight camera...

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Lift and Storage: Empty Space No More!

By Ray McCahery, EMSCI #221 Philadelphia (PA) Fire Department In the past few years more police departments and EMS agencies have been turning to bike teams as an alternative to traditional patrols in motorized vehicles. Many with existing bike programs...

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Toronto International Bicycle Show 2013

by Scott Elliott, PCI #915/EMSCI #198 Niagara Regional (ON) Police Service For those of you who have read my annual Toronto Bicycle Show articles in the past (both of you), you may find my approach a little different this year. No,...

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Get More Space on Your Handlebars

by David Kumhyr Travis County (TX) Sheriff’s Office I suspect like most riders your handlebars are already fully taken up by accessories, and you’re looking for space to mount one more trick gizmo. My bike is...

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Genuine Innovations Mountain Pipe Pump

by Charlie Summers, PCI #512 Illinois State University Police Department IPMBA Industry Liaison It wasn’t until recently that I became a fan of using CO2 to pump up my flat tires. I guess I’m still somewhat ...

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Trail-Rail Single Light

by Christopher Denshuick, PCI #1232 University of Pennsylvania Police Department I had the opportunity and privilege to demo a headlight system from Trail Rail after meeting the owners Vince and Jennifer Basile at the Police and Security Expo held in Atlantic...

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Panasonic Toughbook

By Tony Holte, PCI #0135/EMSCI #279 Saint Paul (MN) Police Department Last year, I was given the opportunity to test out the Panasonic Toughbook U1 Ultra Handheld Computer. I used it from March to May as a bike patrol officer...

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POC Trabec Helmet

by Charlie Summers, PCI #512 Illinois State University Police Department IPMBA Industry Liaison POC, the Swedish based gravity sport protection company, came to Interbike in 2011 with their new Trabec series helmets in two versions: the Trabec Race and the Trabec....

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Volcanic Bicycles: The Toughest Patrol Bike on Earth!

By Mike Harris, PCI #1125 Mill Creek (WA) Police Department During the 2006 IPMBA Conference in Dayton, Ohio, I was walking through the vendor area and came across the Volcanic booth, which proclaimed themselves as “The Toughest Patrol Bikes on Earth...

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Holster Light: A Bike-Mounted Holster for Your Light

by Susie Ochs, PCI #1183 Lake Saint Louis (MO) Police Department As bike patrol officers, we are limited in the amount and type of equipment we can carry both on our persons and on our bikes. There are items we...

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Interbike 2012: Hot Products

By James Englert, PCI #1081 Arapahoe County (CO) Sheriffs Office IPMBA Membership Coordinator As a new member of the IPMBA Board, I was excited to be offered the opportunity to accompany veteran board member Mitch Trujillo to Las Vegas for Interbike....

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Cygolite Lights the Way

by Craig Lepkowski, PCI #1180/EMSCI #272 Lake Forest Police Department (IL) Three years ago when I was selected to attend the IPMBA Instructor Course, I decided to buy and outfit my own police bike. I had nothing against the bikes my...

September 06 2012 By ADMIN 0 Comments Read more...

Code 3 Max Patrol 600

by Ben Somewhere in California I am a volunteer mountain bike patrol officer for a local regional park system. The regional park that I usually patrol is considered an expert-level mountain bike park. From rocks and ruts to...

September 06 2012 By ADMIN 0 Comments Read more...

EMS Equipment: What to Carry on Your Bike

by Marc Zingarelli, EMSCI #179/SCI #002 Circleville (OH) Fire Department IPMBA EMS Coordinator One of the questions most frequently asked of IPMBA EMS Cyclist Instructors (and the EMS Coordinator) is what EMS equipment to carry on the bike. The answer...

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Toronto International Bicycle Show 2012

by Scott Elliott, PCI #915/EMSCI #198 Niagara (ON) Regional Police Service Okay, so I know the economy has gone for a bit of a crapper but come on, not even free tickets this year? Maureen shot me an email reminding...

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Teny Cyclone Rims

By Joshua Rymon, PCI# 1252 Metropolitan (DC) Police Department I recently had the opportunity to test a set of wheels by Teny Rims, a company based out of Taiwan. They have been making bicycle wheels since 1990, and also produce wheels...

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IMPACT Radio Accessories

By John Miller, PCI #1005 Scottsdale (AZ) Police Department We police cyclists are always looking for ways to improve our ability to communicate well in the face of everyday interferences, like rain, wind, background noise, constant pedaling motion, and movement. ...

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Action Wipes: Ready for Action

By Scott Picquet Chandler (AZ) Police Department I attended the 2011 InterBike Expo in Las Vegas. There, amongst the thousands of products, I discovered the Action Wipe. Or, perhaps I should say, the creator, Martha Van Inwegan, discovered me....

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Five Ten Shoes: Pursuit and Impact

By Jeff Britton, PCI #1205 Central Point (OR) Police Department In February 2010, while attending the San Francisco Bike Expo, I met Luke Hontz, the rep for Five Ten. My experience with Five Ten started a couple of years ago when...

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Spenco Heatwave 2.0 Full-Fingered Glove

By David Hildebrand, PCI #404T/EMSCI #118T IPMBA President Denton (TX) Police Department For the past 15 – almost 16 – years, I have always worn half-finger gloves while biking. This included road, mountain, and patrol riding. The only time...

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StormQuest Saddle: Carbon Comfort

By Scott Smith Contributing Editor, Police Magazine I do not claim to be a world class rider, heavy duty rider, or a cop on bike patrol. What I am is a beat-up GI, former federal police officer and reserve...

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Rolling with the Big Boys

By David Cohen Maryland-National Capital Park Police Ed.’s Note: The title of this article was inspired by a workshop conducted by Don Coppola, PCI #1079, whose research prompted IPMBA’s approval of the 29er for public safety...

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No-Nose Saddles

The Chicago Police Department and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have created a one-minute YouTube video to create interest in the use of noseless (no-nose) bike seats among bike patrol officers. This brief video quickly...

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BiSaddle: Best Shock Absorber of a Seat

By Michael Maxon Omaha Police Department Ed.’s Note: This review was posted to Bycycle website and submitted to IPMBA News by BiSaddle inventor Jim Bombardier. Permission to re-post was granted by the author. My initial BiSaddle...

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Interbike 2011: 30 Years and Still in Vegas

By Charlie Summers, PCI #512 Illinois State University Police Department IPMBA Industry Liaison In 2011, InterBike celebrated its 30th anniversary in Las Vegas. Although initially planned for Anaheim, Ca., the show returned to Las Vegas. The tradeshow pulled out all...

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Hold Fast or Die

by David Millican, PCI #1006 Denton (TX) Police Department The 2011 IPMBA Conference in Richmond, Virginia, was a great success. Each year the conference provides members with a vendor show, during which many new and inventive items are placed on...

September 25 2011 By ADMIN 0 Comments Read more...

Things That Make You Go Hmm

by Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244/EMSCI #248T Boulder (CO) Police Department Education Director - IPMBA Board These highly innovative products have features that should be distinctly beneficial to public safety cyclists. They have been trialed over a three month period. ...

July 25 2011 By ADMIN 0 Comments Read more...

Safariland Slimline Magazine Pouch: Problem Solved!

by Bruce W. Jackson, PCI #239 So here’s the deal. I’m coming up on the 22nd anniversary of my 21st birthday. For those of you who still record age the old-fashioned way, I’m...

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STATPacks: You Need them Now!

By Robert Dunivin, EMSCI #205 Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department Over the last several months, I had the pleasure of evaluating several StatPacks EMS bags. With input from StatPack’s Andrew Tepper, I selected four different items, which allowed...

May 25 2011 By ADMIN 0 Comments Read more...

Ironman Pro: No Cheap Sunglasses

by Kirby Beck, PCI #002T/EMSCI #017T Coon Rapids (MN) Police Department (retired) I received a pair of Ironman Pro ILS Passion model glasses to test, and at this writing, I have used them for several weeks. I&rsquo...

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Cycle Siren: Clearing the Way

By Sergeant John “Ski” Stasiowski, PCI #481 Northern VA Community College Police Department Town of Haymarket (VA) Police Department It’s not very often I am so impressed by a product and the customer service provided by the...

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BiSaddle: No-Nose Bicycle Seat

by Robert Brown North Precinct Bicycle Patrol Officer #6194 Seattle (WA) Police Department As a full time bicycle patrol officer for the past six years, I have gone through several bicycles issued to me by the city. But I faithfully...

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Toronto International Bicycle Show 2011

By Scott Elliott, PCI #915/EMSCI #198 Niagara (ON) Regional Police Service Once again, I made my way to the Toronto Bicycle Show, courtesy of free tickets from Maureen. This year marked a quarter century of the show, which has given...

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Scorpion Micro DV: One Tiny Camera

by Bruce W. Jackson, PCI #239 The College and University Police Investigators Conference (CUPIC), was held at the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner, VA, in July of 2010. Maureen Becker and I were sitting at the IPMBA booth selling the heck...