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DZR Jetlag Pigeon Review

DZR Jetlag Pigeon Review

DZR has been busy releasing a bevy of new styles, including variations on some of their popular models. Such is the case with the Pigeon, a..

April 9, 2013 with 0 Comments
Knog Blinder 1 Standard

Knog Blinder 1 Standard

The Blinder 1 represents the minimalist spectrum of Knog’s light offerings. It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed one of..

April 8, 2013 with 0 Comments
Surly Karate Monkey Review

Surly Karate Monkey Review

But I thought this was a track bike magazine? Nah, we ride it all—fixed gears and road bikes, geared wünder mountain bikes and..

April 2, 2013 with 6 Comments
Giro Reverb Helmet

Giro Reverb Helmet

Helmets are cheap insurance against potentially terrible outcomes and are as personal as shoes, might as well find one that fits the use..

April 1, 2013 with 3 Comments
Light and Motion Urban 550 Review

Light and Motion Urban 550 Review

Once you cross the threshold of using a headlight for seeing the road rather than just being seen, brighter is better and rechargeable is..

March 29, 2013 with 2 Comments
Crank Brothers Mallet DH Race Review

Crank Brothers Mallet DH Race Review

The new Crank Brothers Mallet DH Race pedals were designed to provide additional control and stability beyond that of the typical clipless..

March 18, 2013 with 1 Comment
Chrome Lower Southside Pro SPD Sneakers

Chrome Lower Southside Pro SPD Sneakers

Casual SPD shoes have come a long way in recent years, going from the hiking boot style ones of a decade ago or neon kicks that could..

March 14, 2013 with 3 Comments
ProBar Meal Bar Review

ProBar Meal Bar Review

Energy bar company, ProBar, have expanded their line and rebranded some of their products as of late. I got my hands on a sample box of..

February 11, 2013 with 2 Comments
Chrome Ike Commuter Jacket Review

Chrome Ike Commuter Jacket Review

At first glance the Chrome Ike looks like just another casual jacket, albeit a nice one based on the compliments I receive nearly every..

January 30, 2013 with 3 Comments
Bianchi San Jose Frameset Review

Bianchi San Jose Frameset Review

About a year ago a pair of Bianchi San Jose framesets fell off a truck, and both Brad and Jeff ended up with a new bike-building project on..

January 28, 2013 with 13 Comments