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Product Reviews

Singletrack Coffee Mug

I picked up the original Singletrack coffee mug on a trip to the UK in 2001. For those unfamiliar, Singletrack is a mountain bike..

December 30, 2008 with 4 Comments

Trek Wool Trainer

At one time, cycling jerseys were only made from wool or silk. Then along came polyester and wool became a relic of bygone days. In the..

December 24, 2008 with 0 Comments

Lake MXZ Winter Shoes

As Brad stated in his Winter Footwear Solutions article from issue #10, not everyone has the means to afford a $200 pair of winter cycling..

December 23, 2008 with 8 Comments

Burton Snowboard Gloves

When I left Brad’s for the ride home last night it was 15°F with 25mph winds from the west (gusting to 35mph). Although it..

December 22, 2008 with 3 Comments

Cyclone Buff

While it’s not technically even winter yet, it’s certainly beginning to feel like that time of year. The temperature’s..

December 16, 2008 with 4 Comments

Songbird – ahandmadehatco

Songbird – ahandmadehatco is a project of Brandon Mungal of Altamonte Springs, Florida. Brandon—an artist, skateboarder and..

December 15, 2008 with 5 Comments

DeFeet DuraGlove

DeFeet is best known for their socks, but they also make a line of cycling accessories like arm-warmers, base layers and gloves. For the..

December 12, 2008 with 6 Comments

Après Vélo Short Sleeve Shirt

Après Vélo is an Australian company whose name is a takeoff on the French term for after skiing refreshments. As the name implies,..

December 11, 2008 with 0 Comments

Kryptonite Evolution Mini

The $60 Kryptonite Evolution Mini u-lock has almost become a fashion accessory in certain circles, poking forth from seemingly every other..

December 10, 2008 with 14 Comments

Misfit Psycles Cod Cog & Conversion Kit

Converting your old geared bike into a singlespeed can breathe new life into a tired old ride. For those who have never gone single, a..

December 9, 2008 with 11 Comments