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Craft PZ Protector

Craft PZ Protector

The Craft PZ Protector is a thin balaclava that’s ideal for winter cycling. Made from a highly-breathable, form-fitting synthetic..

January 22, 2013 with 0 Comments
Portland Design Works Danger Zone Tail Light Review

Portland Design Works Danger Zone Tail Light Review

The Portland Design Works Danger Zone is their flagship blinkie light, with a pair of half-Watt LEDs preventing anyone behind you from..

January 9, 2013
Nutcase Snow Sport Helmet

Nutcase Snow Sport Helmet

Up until recently, this winter has been unseasonably mild in my neck of the woods. And so the Nutcase Snow Sport helmet wasn’t..

January 7, 2013 with 0 Comments
Mission Workshop Acre Series Trigger Riding Jacket

Mission Workshop Acre Series Trigger Riding Jacket

The Acre series is home to Mission Workshop’s performance clothing and the Trigger riding jacket is their first piece in the line...

December 18, 2012 with 1 Comment
Problem Solvers Brake Stud Light Mount Review

Problem Solvers Brake Stud Light Mount Review

Mounting your light down low has certain advantages — better depth perception, less chance of blinding oncoming drivers/riders with..

December 11, 2012 with 8 Comments
Planet Bike Borealis Winter Gloves

Planet Bike Borealis Winter Gloves

When the temperature dips it’s all about keeping your core warm and insulating your extremeties. Layering up your core is fairly..

December 10, 2012 with 3 Comments
Everyday Bicycling by Elly Blue

Everyday Bicycling by Elly Blue

“Everyday Bicycling,” the latest pocket-size book from Portland bike blogger Elly Blue, is a handy little guide to feeling..

November 21, 2012 with 2 Comments
Polar Bottle Ergo

Polar Bottle Ergo

The Polar Bottle Ergo is a decidedly “lifestyle” design, but it’s still functional for the urban cyclist. Especially..

November 19, 2012 with 1 Comment
Five Ten Dirtbag Lace-Up

Five Ten Dirtbag Lace-Up

The Five Ten Dirtbag was designed as a multi-sport shoe, so they’ll work for skateboarding, cycling, etc. They’re also a very..

November 13, 2012 with 0 Comments

Brooks Swift Chrome Saddle Review

Most people either love or hate Brooks saddles. And those who do in-fact love them are reluctant to ride anything else. On the other hand,..

October 29, 2012 with 5 Comments