Recent
Reviews
[Please note that most
reviews are .pdf files, some of
which are large (as noted).]
Hold
Fast or Die: A Breakthrough
in Pedal Retention
by David Millican, PCI #1006
(Fa'11)
Archived Reviews
(alphabetical by product)
The
29er – Bike Patrol
Breakthrough?
by Steve Bazany, PCI #734
Accessories
for Bike Patrol
A Guide to Must-have
Patrol Bike Accesories
by
Pamela Senn, reprinted from Law
Enforcement Technology
Adjustable
Seat Post Revolution
by Charlie Summers, PCI #512
Alerte Systems Trail Blazer
Bicycle Light System
IPMBA's
field tests lead to improvements
in the product
By Sergeant Kurt Feavel, PCI #539
Alerte Systems Trail Blazer
Bicycle Light System
Product
proves worthy after eight-week
test period
By Cpl. David Salyers, Jr.
AllTuff
Bike Medic Bag
by John Washington, PCI #461T,
EMSCI #037T
University of Pennsylvania (PA)
Police Department
Akslen “Night Stalker”
Headlight
by Sergeant Jeff Britton, PCI
#1205
Apocolypse
Now: The Zoic Apocolypse
Shorts
by Marc Sweeney
Denton (TX) Police Department
ArmorPur
Tackles Body Armor Odor
by Bob Hatcher, PCI #629/EMSCI
#103
The
Art of Urban Cycling
A
book by Robert Hurst offers
"Lessons from the Street"
By Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244T
Bates
Enforcer Series Special
Ops Bike Shoe
At
last! A shoe model made
specifically for bike duty
Reviewed by T.J. Richardson, PCI
#139T/EMSCI #010
Bicycling Street Smarts
IPMBA
President Don Hudson Chooses
Bicycling Street Smarts for
LAPD Classes
Reviewed by Don Hudson, PCI #069
Bike Equipment for UK Officers
Kit
for the new generation of
bicycling bobbies
By Mark Cockram, PCI #665
Bike
Patrol Supply Companies
by Ron Burkitt, PCI #488
The BIKE SPIKE
A
Roadspike for the Bike Officer
Reviewed by Phil Redford, PCI
#447
The
“Bi-Saddle”
No-Nose
Bicycle
Seat
by Robert Brown (Sp '11)
Blue Racer Headset
Low
profile design and clearer
transmissions are only two of
many great features
By Officer Damon Whisman
BodyTeq
Helmet Liner
Keeping Your Cool
by Preston Pierce, PCI #847
Brake Director
by Rob Earick, PCI #363
Bratwear
Powerdry Tee Shirt
by Andy DeBerry, IPMBA
PCI#667/EMSCI#119
Denton (TX) Police Department
Breeze
hands-free headset by Lowe
Electronics
‘Keeping hands on’
by Matt Langridge, PCI# 869
Brooks
Saddles: Breaking the Pain
Barrier
By Matt Langridge, PCI #869
Browning
Smartshift
Limited Edition
by Tristan Baurick, Bainbridge
Island Review
Bycycle:
To Tingle or Not to
Tingle?
by Stephen M. Prescott
San Antonio (TX) Police
Department
Cadillac
Backpack:
The
Rescue Carrier ™ by Tough
Traveler Ltd.
by Steve Denny, EMSCI #040 and
Mike Campbell, EMSCI #180
Cannondale
Grind Pants: Stylish,
comfortable, durable…and
affordable!
By Brad Miller, PCI #928
Lewisburg PD (PA)
CatEye
Light
systems for the layman
By Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244T
Cellsafe
Products
from MDX designed to protect a
variety of important gadgets
Reviewed by Monte L. May, PCI
262/EMSCI #009
CLIMITTS
Cycling Mitts: A "must
have" for winter riding
By
Jeff Brown
Connex by Wipperman:
Quickest Link Around
by Sgt. Charlie Summers, PCI
#512
Crate
Works Pro XLC Plastic Bike
Box
by Robert Hatcher, PCI #629,
EMSCI #103
Delaware (OH) Police Department
IPMBA Industry Relations
Committee
Cycle
Siren:
Clearing
the Way
By Sergeant John “Ski”
Stasiowski, PCI #481 (Sp '11)
Cycle
Siren Clears the Way:
Cutting through the
Carnival
by Lt. Marc Zingarelli
Cycle Training Books
from VeloPress
by Scott Elliott, PCI #915
Cygolite
Shines!
By Marc Zingarelli, EMSCI ##179
Circleville Fire Department (OH)
Dero Track Rack: Bicycle Room Storage
Solution
by IPMBA
Diadora
Bike Patrol Shoe
A
shoe designed specifically for
public safety cyclists.
Reviewed by Officer Raimond
Ranne, PCI #187
Do-Wrap Performance Headwear
Keep
warm - or cool - with style
By John Medford
Dream Bike 2011: Your
Product Purchase Program
at Work!
by Brad Miller, PCI #928/EMSCI
#247
Dressing For Success
More
likely to ride, less likely to
hide
By Kirby Beck, PCI #002T/EMSCI
#017
Dynamik Trail Bike by RANS
by Ron Burkitt, PCI #488
Hilliard (OH) Police Department;
IPMBA Industry Liaison
East
Valley Uniforms Equipment
Vest
By
Jason Barnes
Eco-Bike
Tornado [
large file! - 370K ]
by Cst. Nigel Keane, UK IPMBA
Member
EKO
Sport Total Air Cartridge
Upgrade
your Rockshox and Manitou
Forks
by Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244T
Endura
Clothing
by Mike Surgett, PCI # 876
City of London Police, UK
Epic
Eric Adventure Mountain
Biking Bags
by Tommy Hamelink, PCI #658
Ergon
GP1 Handgrips: Get a Grip
by Erik Yamada, PCI # 276/EMSCI
#014
Eye Safety Systems
by Rob Earick, PCI #363
Puyallup (WA) Police Department
The Enforcer: Custom Bikes from Patrol
Cycles, LLC
Houston
company offers a variety of
options
by Jeffrey Brown, PCI #487/EMSCI
#64
Enlightened!
Lighting Solutions from
CatEye ® and Nite Ize
®
by Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244T
Enlightenment
& Exposure
by
Kevin Rogerson
Falcon
LE Bicycle Helmet
by Rob Peterson, PCI #765
The Flyby: Eye Protection from ESS
by David Hildebrand, PCI
#404T/EMSCI #118T
Freeon Golf: Stylish
Shades from Rudy Project
USA
by David Hildebrand, PCI
#404T/EMSCI #118T
Fuji
Listens!
The 2008 Fuji Police
Special
by Ron Burkitt, PCI #488
Fuji
Police Special
[ large file! - 1.2M ]
by Sgt. Cathy Schmidt, PCI#622
Galeforce
Siren by Bike Tac
by Tom Harris,
EMSCI #030T/ PCI #861T
Gamebike: Don't Train…Play!
Give
new life to your indoor
trainer
By John Medford
Gatorz Sunglasses
by Kurt Feavel, PCI #529
GEARED UP! The
Essentials of Adult
Bicycling
by John F. Washington, Jr., PCI
#461T/EMSCI #037T
Giant
F-500 Police Bike
[ large file! - 500K ]
by Lt. Todd Clingenpeel, PCI
#086
Giordana Shorts: Unsurpassed Comfort
by Brad Miller, PCI# 928
Grove Quick Release Seat
Lock: Don’t Lose Your Seat
to an Ass
by Ron Burkitt, PCI #488
Hilliard (OH) Police Department
IPMBA Industry Liaison
GWC, Inc. Radio
Headset
by
Mike Goetz, PCI #063T/EMSCI
#003T
Holsters
and Weapon Retention
A
guide to five different models
of holsters
by Ashley Foster, PCI #356
How
to Buy a Public Safety
Mountain Bike
by Monte L May, PCI #262T/EMSCI
#009T
The
Inova 24/7 Multi Function
Emergency Light
by Charlie Irvine, PCI
#752/EMSCI #143
Interbike
2003: Intel from Interbike
IPMBA's
intrepid industry liaison
reports back from the
industry's largest show
by Monte May, PCI #262T/EMSCI
#009T
Interbike
2004: Candy from Interbike
- It was a Fun Year
By
John Medford
Interbike
2006:
What Happens in Vegas
Stays in Vegas
by Ron Burkitt, PCI #488
Hilliard (OH) Police Department
IPMBA Industry Liaison
Interbike 2007: Divide and
Conquer
by Ron Burkitt, PCI # 488
Interbike 2008: Live
from Las Vegas
by Charlie Summers, PCI #512
#118T
Interbike
2009: The Good Times Keep
on Rollin’
by Charlie Summers, PCI #512
Interbike 2010: We’ll be Back
in Vegas Again!
by Charlie Summers, PCI #512
IRC
High Quality Tires
By
Gary McLaughlin, PCI #005T
Ironman
Pro:
No
Cheap Sunglasses!
by Kirby Beck, PCI #002T/EMSCI
#017T (Sp '11)
Jandd Rac Pac II
Rear
rack works great, rain or
shine
By Cpl. Chuck Niess
Karma
Army: Bad Karma to Bike
Thieves
by Senan Gorman, founder
KHS
Soft Tail Police Unit
[ large file! - 450K ]
by Craig Campbell, PCI #605
The
KIT Equipment and Armour
Carrier
An
armoured vest designed
specifically for the bike
officer
by Nigel Tottie
The
KIT "Ultimate Action
Trousers"
By
Kevin Rogerson
Kon-Spe-Q-Eddie:
IllumiNITE
Technical
Wear
by Lt. Edward Lada,
EMT-Paramedic, EMSCI #192
Kuji Reflectek Helmet
by Charlie Summers, PCI #512
Illinois State University Police
(IL)
Lapel
Lights: Small Solutions
for Poor Light Conditions
By
Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244T
The League Guide to Safe &
Enjoyable Cycling
New
book from the League of
American Bicyclists
By
Kirby Beck, PCI #002T
L.E. Carbon Clothing from
Cannondale
by Brad Miller, PCI# 928
Lightrider
- Rider Illumination
By
Kevin Rogerson
Lights,
Camera, Action…on Cycles
By
Dave Brook
London International
Cycle Show 2008
by Matt Langridge, PCI #869
London
International Cycle Show
2010
by the London Ambulance Service
& St John Ambulance Cycle
Response Units
Longing
for Warmth
by
Chris Davala
Louis
Garneau
HRS-80 Lite Trainer
by Jeff Britton, PCI #1205
The Lumicycle 9038
Octolite System
by Gerard Morgan
Manitou
Public Safety Black Fork
The
Black has striking looks - and
a super-smooth stroke
Reviewed by John Medford, IPMBA
Police Cyclist
Marin
Hawk Hill Soars
by James Carter
Marwi
NightPro Slammer Police
Light
by Charlie Summers, PCI #512
Illinois State University (IL)
Police Department
IPMBA Industry Relations
Committee
Mastering
Mountain Bike Skills:
Techniques to Excel in all
Riding Styles
Review of a book by Brian Lopes
& Lee McCormack
by Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244T
Boulder PD (CO)
IPMBA Board – Membership
Coordinator
MAXXIS
CrossMark Tires: Get a
Grip
by Brad Miller, PCI# 928
Lewisburg PD (PA)
IPMBA Industry Relations
Committee
Medical
Information Carrier
Gives crucial information in
a medical emergency
by Gene Williams
Medical
Pannier Bags for EMS
Cycling Use
CRU
Trunk proves practical for
London Ambulance Service
by Tom Lynch
Mini Mums
An
excellent way to hang up your
bikes securely and
efficiently.
Reviewed by Monte L. May, PCI
#262/EMSCI #009
MOCEAN
Uniforms
by Mark Stanish, PCI #697
Montague
Paratrooper [
large file! - 345K ]
by Tommy Hamelink, PCI #865
The
Need For High Visibility
Apparel
By
Kirby Beck
Niterider
Universal Mount
More
options for mounting lighting
systems
by Monte L. May, PCI #262T/EMSCI
#009T
Patrol Cycle's Patrol Shoe
Incorporates
cycling
shoe performance with walking
shoe comfort
Reviewed by Mitch Trujillo, PCI
#244T
Pletsher Hard Case: Sturdy, rugged
and water resistant
by Ron Burkitt, PCI #488
PolarPak
Hydration System
By
John Medford
Powergrips
An
excellent alternative to
traditional toe clips or
clipless systems.
Reviewed by Kirby Beck, PCI
#002T/EMSCI #017
Power
Grips Strap Set
by Craig Wainman, PCI # 258
Freeport (IL) Police Department
Princeton
Tec EOS Headlight &
Swerve Taillight: Shine On
by David Hildebrand, PCI #
404T/EMSCI #118T
ProLink
Chain Lube
"This
stuff is amazing."
Reviewed by Officer Raimond
Ranne, PCI #187
Protect
your Bike with Bonk
by Jeff Eversoll, PCI #494
Bowling Green (KY) Police
Department
Purple Extreme: Synthetic Lubricant
from Bike Medicine
by Charlie Summers, PCI #512
Rainlegs:
Singing in the
Rain....Legs
By
Matt Langridge, PCI #869
R&B
is “Fab”: Packing it In
by Lt. Marc Zingarelli
Refra Door
Controller: The Difference
between Safety and
Disaster
by Tommy Hamelink #865
Report from the 2004 International
Cycle Show
By
Kevin Rogerson
Report
from
the 2005 International
Cycle Show
Excel Centre, London, 13 th to
16 th October 2005
by Matt Langridge, PCI #869
Report
from
the 2006 International
Cycle Show
by Matt Langridge, PCI #869
Thames Valley Police (UK)
Report from the 2007
International Cycle Show
by Matt Langridge, PCI #869
Thames Valley Police (UK)
Road
ID
ID
enhances cyclists' safety
by Ron Burkitt, PCI #488
Rolf
Wheels
Everything
that was promised, and then
some.
Reviewed by Officer Raimond
Ranne, PCI #187
Rudy
Project Sunglasses
Great glasses - at
an IPMBA discount
Reviewed by Ken King
Safariland Slimline
Magazine Pouch: Problem
Solved!
by Bruce W. Jackson,
PCI #239 (Su'11)
Saris
Racks
Bike
rack's tubular aluminum
construction is super-strong
and adaptable
By Tom Woods, PCI #010T
Scorpion Micro DV: One
Tiny Camera
by Bruce W. Jackson, PCI #239
Sealskinz
Waterproof
gloves
designed for use by Navy SEALS
Reviewed
by Monte L. May, PCI #262/EMSCI
#009
Segway:
Next “Best” Thing or
Expensive Fad?
By
Capt. John Brandt, former PCI
#204/EMSCI #055
SIXSIXONE
By
Gary McLaughlin
Size
Doesn’t Matter: The Debate
Over Wheels Continues
by Don Coppola, PCI #1079/EMSCI
#216
Smith
& Wesson Public Safety
Bicycle [
large file! - 380K ]
by Cpl. Bob Ricciardi, PCI #282T
Specialized
Milano Bicycle Saddle
By
Joyce Walden and Tom Harris
Spin
Doctor: A Great Tool for
Teaching
By
Kirby Beck, PCI #002T/EMSCI
#017T
Spinergy Xyclone V-Disc Wheels
Wheels
do well with V-brakes or disc
brakes
by John Medford, IPMBA Police
Cyclist
Christmas in August:
Springfield XD-M
by David Hildebrand, PCI
#404T/EMSCI #118T
StatPacks:
You
Need them Now!
By Robert Dunivin, EMSCI #205 (Sp '11)
Stinky
Feet, Eh? - Super Socks
By
Steve Forbes, PCI #473
Swagman
XP Fold-down Rack
Bike
transportation
that is safe and secure
Reviewed by Jeffrey H. Brown,
PCI #487/EMSCI #64
Swagman XC Bike Rack Passes the Test
by Bob Hatcher, PCI #629/EMSCI
#103
Sweat GUTR by Tunnel
Vision
by Ron Burkitt, PCI #488
Hilliard (OH) Police Department
Sweetskinz are Sweet
by Charlie Irvine, PCI #752
Tallac Accessories
Maximize
your carrying capacity
by
Monte L. May, PCI #262T/EMSCI
#009T
Topanga
Comp [ large
file! - 470K ]
by Adam Bernhardt, PCI #821
Topeak
MTX Trunk Bag
with Quick Release Beam Rack and
Dual Side Frame
by David Sturman
City of Delaware (OH) Police
Department
The
23rd Annual Toronto
International Bicycle Show
by Scott Elliott, PCI #915/EMSCI
#198
The 24th Annual Toronto
International Bicycle Show
by Scott Elliott, PCI #915
The
25th Annual Toronto
International Bicycle Show
By Scott Elliott, PCI #915/EMSCI
#198 (Sp '11)
Things
That Make you Go Hmm:
Camelbak, PrestaCycle,
Tallac, and Twofish
by Mitch Trujillo, PCI
#244/EMSCI #248T (Su'11)
Trek
Public Safety Bicycle
[2006] [
large file! - 600K ]
by Paul Conner, PCI #627
Trek
Public Safety Bicycle
2004
model released in fine fashion
by Kurt Feavel, PCI #537
Trek
Wrench Force Tool Kit
Trek
offers mechanics start-up set
for public safety cyclists
by Monte May, PCI #262T/EMSCI
#090T
Trends
in Bike Patrol
By
Kirby Beck
Tubus and Old Man Mountain
by Marc Zingarelli, EMSCI #179
Under Armour
You
get what you pay for
By Mark Stanish, PCI #697
Vehicle-Mounted
Bike Racks for Public
Safety Cyclists
By
John Brandt, PCI # 204/EMSCI
#055
Volcanic
Manufacturing
[ large file! - 120K ]
A New Public Safety Bike
Rolls onto the Scene
by John Washington, PCI
#461T/EMSCI #037T
Wind
Stopper
Gear
that adapts to the weather
By Chris Davala
WTB
Rocket
Saddle & Moto Raptor
MTB Tires
by David Millican
Denton (TX) Police Department
Zensah
Compression
shirt
regulates body temperature and
inhibits bacterial growth
By Michael Satlow, PCI #769
Zinn
and the Art of Mountain
Bike Maintenance by
Lennard Zinn
A must-have reference for
anyone who works on bicycles.
Reviewed by Monte L. May, PCI
#262/EMSCI #009
Zinn and the
Art of Mountain Bike
Maintenance DVD
by Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244T
Zogics CitraWipe Degreaser Hand
Wipes: Keepin’ it Clean
by Officer Doug Dillon, PCI #492
Houston Police Department (TX)
2003 Component Primer: Drive Trains
Information
from the industry ranks
By Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244T
2003
Lighting Primer: I Can See
Clearly Now…
Lighting
your way toward the perfect
system
By Pat Donovan, EMSCI #025

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