cycling fodder
The highly anticipated annual Made Bike show, is a must-attend event for bike enthusiasts. With a remarkable lineup of over 200 exhibitors, this showcase promises to offer an unprecedented experience for all attendees. Situated in the industrious setting of Ziedell Yards (formerly a ship building factory), this event is sure to impress with its diverse … Read more
This is a long bike ride for sure, covering almost 100 miles with a moderate amount of uphill and downhill. It's a great choice for the early to middle part of the season. The grades are not steep and there's only two big climbs which are rewarded by some faster descending.. 91Miles / 5,700ft Overview … Read more
A deep in use / "live with" comparison between SRAM AXS and Shimano Di2. I switched back to Shimano
Deep article on rebuilding and servicing Shimano MTB / SPD Pedals
What it is: All purpose jacket made by Ornot with Polartec material. It's about $200 and comes in many sizes. With a slim designed fit, it wears like a tight fit jacket / jersey, it's very stretchy, and has long arms and an on the bike cut. What it is not, a ultra waterproof "shell", … Read more
This variation of Circumnavigating mt. Hood takes in the beautiful Lost Lake Resort going out and back on Lolo Pass rd.
Massage has proven to be effective, and with a rising demand for in home products to help - Will the Ekrin Bantam do the job?
Massage has proven to be effective, and with a rising demand for in home products to help - Will the Ekrin Bantam do the job?
In a world full of stodgy overstuffed and floppy bags, this one changes the rules. It's made from X-Pac Polyant VX 21, a waterproof, lightweight, and very strong material with a unique cross-cross pattern. But beyond good looks, the key to this bag is its size. It's not huge, and it's not small. It's just … Read more
We are all soaked up in the Tour, so there's no need to talk about Poggie and how he has lost his legs. But Hey, I've got some good news for you! There's actually a bunch of cool product updates that aren't super dramatic, but still really interesting. Wahoo Roam bike computer - great deal! … Read more
I have long been a fan of Chris King hubs, mainly for their engineering prowess and quality but also because of the efforts they take in sustainability and factories avoiding pollution. One of the benefits (like many hub manufacturers) is the ability to upgrade and swap parts as bicycle industry standards change or if you … Read more
The Shimano RC9 (903) is Shimano's highest end performance road shoe. It features the latest materials, stiffest sole and up to date BOA system aiming to offer comfort without the expense of performance
Cycling shoes are generally pretty expensive, right! But the correct shoes can make or break comfort and performance, it's difficult to just put up with a pair of the wrong shoes on a 4hr ride. Coming soon, I'm going to review some MTB and Road shoes, which I personally think position themselves niceley. The first … Read more
Known for high quality, made in USA products and the spin off to Chrome Bags; Mission Workshop launched an awesome range for bike bags for gravel and bike packing use. Made from super materials and nice design features these are ones not to overlook. Cool colours and of course black 🙂 I haven't tested these … Read more
The off season is a great time to be thinking about servicing your MTB suspension. It not only makes the bike perform better, it also prolongs the life protecting from regular use and wear and tear. Why? MTB's with suspension need quite a bit of care. If you have suspension then the likelihood is over … Read more
Snappy colours, well known brand and an eco story. What could go wrong? Showerspass are a local company to me, I know they sell a ton of product and their range has grown year after year. Focused in the waterproof world they have always had high performing and durable garments which tend to be less … Read more
When you get something that you didn't know existed and it changes a whole series of things.Is there a word for that? #scoreaunicornproduct The Crosspoint Beanie is one of those game changers.$40 buys you a waterproof beanie which is warm and you can wear in the rain to shield your noggin. It looks identical to … Read more
The fortnightly What's Up has me thinking materials sustainability and performance
As we get back into rainy and winter months we get harshly reminded of our footwear choices. It's worth a recap for the mind or for those new to commuting / riding in inclement weather.
A snippet from the Chris King open House / Bike show - October 2022
Hyper small feature packed tool for the minimalist or lightweight nerd in us.
The simple NE / N Portland flat route, escapes the city without burning you out. Perfect 23mile rip.