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Product Reviews

BaileyWorks Whalemouth Duffle

For daily use or world travel a rugged bag is clutch. Long ago I eschewed traditional luggage in favor of a giant messenger bag whenever..

October 23, 2012 with 2 Comments

Thomson MTB Titanium Handlebar

I will admit, a $250 titanium handlebar is a bit extravagant. It’s not to say that it’s just for show, though. Titanium is an..

October 22, 2012 with 0 Comments

Polar Bottle Insulated Sport

I should really only have to say, “Polar Bottle products are BPA-free and made in the USA.” I mean, what more can you ask for..

October 16, 2012 with 7 Comments

DZR H20 Review

The new H20 from DZR Shoes is a seam-sealed, highly water-resistant, SPD-compatible cycling shoe. Like their other shoes, they’re..

October 15, 2012 with 5 Comments

Knog Blinder 4V

Rechargeable lights are booming right now, and with good reason. Brighter than ever, with batteries that hold a charge for more than a..

October 11, 2012 with 1 Comment

Road Runner Bags Drafter Saddlebag

The simple way is nearly always the best way. When Road Runner decided to make a saddlebag, they simply took their existing cell phone..

October 9, 2012 with 0 Comments

Crank Brothers Candy 3 Pedals

Crank Brothers’ Candy 3 pedals are much like the Candy 2 pedals that I reviewed last year, but with two major upgrades that merit not..

October 8, 2012 with 2 Comments

Fairdale Weekender Review

Fairdale is a young company headquartered in Austin, TX. The driving force behind Fairdale is Taj Mihelich, a former world-champion BMX..

October 1, 2012 with 4 Comments

Serfas Thunderbolt Lights

Serfas pretty much makes every bike accessory under the sun, and the Thunderbolt lights aren’t even their first foray into the..

September 24, 2012 with 2 Comments

NiteRider Mako 200 USB Review

A while back I reviewed the NiteRider Mako 2 Watt, a $50 light that provided an estimated 130 lumens and was powered by 2 AA batteries...

September 17, 2012 with 2 Comments