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Product Reviews

Hell’s Bells

Sometimes you don’t need to reinvent the wheel to create a cool bicycle accessory. Sometimes a little style and a sense of humor are..

June 15, 2011 with 1 Comment

Serfas TSL-250 True Light

A few years ago, if you wanted a reliable bike light that was bright enough to ride in any nighttime situation, you had no choice but to..

June 14, 2011 with 3 Comments

Boombotix BB1 Portable Amplified Speaker System

At first glance, the Boombotix BB1 portable speaker system kind of looks like a silly toy. The kind that teenagers with colored hair and..

June 13, 2011 with 7 Comments

Tektro Lyra Disc Brakes

No longer are Avid’s Ball Bearing disc brakes the only option for bikes with drop bars. The Tektro Lyra disc brakes are powerful..

June 7, 2011 with 5 Comments

Continental Contact 700 x32 Tires

Continental’s Contact tires are designed with speed, safety and comfort in mind. By speed, of course, they mean low rolling..

June 6, 2011 with 6 Comments

Chrome Kursk Pro

Chrome’s Kursk Pro is their first SPD-compatible cycling shoe, based on their most popular model, the Kursk. The color choice is..

May 24, 2011 with 6 Comments

Alchemist Bamboo Cycling Socks

Alchemist is a cycling apparel company based out of Boulder, CO. Their goal is to produce high-quality, environmentally conscious products...

May 23, 2011 with 4 Comments

Girl.Bike.Dog Smallz Hip Pack

Just don’t call it a fanny pack—the Girl.Bike.Dog Smallz hip pack follows the lead of countless folks finding a hip bag..

May 17, 2011 with 4 Comments

Oury Grips

The history of the Oury Grip dates way bay to the 1970’s, when professional motocross racer Bill Oury began developing his vibration..

May 16, 2011 with 7 Comments

Bolle Tetra Sunglasses

The Bolle Tetra sunglasses are basically classic black shades from a company who specializes in high-performance eye wear. They feature..

May 10, 2011 with 2 Comments