If there’s one thing that the gravel and road biking world needs, it’s a little more comfort for a long stiff ride. When you’re riding a mountain bike, you usually have front or rear suspension to help you out. With gravel and road riding you’re more worried about speed, and frame and fork suspension compromises […]
Over the past few years, I have gravitated away from using any hydration packs. I usually go with a water bottle because it is easier; however, the MXXY Outdoor Dual Hydration Pack changed that for me. This hydration pack holds 2.25L of water in two reservoirs and has a unique valve to combine them. The […]
Kids Ride Shotgun is a New Zealand company which has been making mountain bikes seats and accessories for toddlers since 2017. I recently purchased the original Kids Ride Shotgun combo, which arrived at my front door in a neat little box along with a shotgun-branded mudguard and headset cap. Installation Shotgun says the seat is […]
Bike transport— now that can be a heated topic! There are lots of opinions out there, lessons learned, successes and failures. Let’s add something to the solutions side of things. If you must transport your bike for a distance on the outside of your vehicle via a standard rear hitch rack, the ZEAL Pro might […]
If you’re already feeling the style of these massive POC Devour Sunglasses and you’re now looking for valid, practical reasons to buy them, there are plenty. I’ll outline them below but in the meantime, run off and plunk down your 250 clams for these very-bold eye covers. Review any kind of product for long enough […]
“I don’t know who this Carl Zeiss guy is, but he sure knows his sunglasses.” I was in the middle of a fire-road climb with a riding buddy of mine a few weeks back. He had just noticed the POC Define Sunglasses I was wearing, making a point of asking if they were my sister’s, […]
REI’s house-brand products are well-reviewed by outdoorspeople. They can’t compete with the highest-end brands, but they provide phenomenal value. You get more than what you pay for. I got the chance to ride Co-Op Cycles’ DRT 3.2, an entry-level full-suspension plus bike, and it’s clear that REI’s house-brand bikes are no different. REI DRT 3.2 […]
Heavy Duty Bike Locks can be heavy but are well worth it when it comes to security, I recommend a U-Lock as they are easy to use and some of the best when it comes to bike security, and ABUS Bike Locks are some of the best. How to use a Bike Lock People often […]
Tubeless tires have revolutionized mountain biking. You can run lower air pressures, small punctures don’t end your day, and pinch flats are a thing of the past. But, eventually, you will put a hole in your tubeless bike tire. It might be a small puncture that your sealant can’t quite take care of. Or it […]
Perhaps you own a Subaru or another hatchback-style SUV and have been looking for a tilting bike rack? If so this Saris Bike Rack is for you. With an easy to operate interface and even easier setup out of the box, the new Saris SuperClamp 2 Bike Rack is worth checking out. Saris SuperClamp 2 […]