Massage has proven to be effective, and with a rising demand for in home products to help - Will the Ekrin Bantam do the job?
Ekrin Bantam & Percussive Massagers for cycling recovery
Rebuilding your Shimano mtb / gravel pedals
Deep article on rebuilding and servicing Shimano MTB / SPD Pedals
Ornot MagicShell jacket with Polartec Neoshell
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",... Continue Reading →
Lost Lake Ride (Lolo Pass > NF13 > Lost Lake > Lolo Pass)
This variation of Circumnavigating mt. Hood takes in the beautiful Lost Lake Resort going out and back on Lolo Pass rd.
Feather Cycles
Location : York, North Yorkshire, UK.Style of bikes : Custom frame design, All road, track and gravel.Production Methods: Steel and Stainless Steel .TIG, Fillet, LuggedBuilder/Designer/Appointer: Rocky Feather Intro: Like all builders, Ricky has interesting stories, and Ricky is no exception. Located just 20 minutes outside of York, a tremendously historic city in the Northern part... Continue Reading →
Runner vs Cyclist. Cyclocross or Trail Run?
A peculiar event held in West Yorkshire, UK. Every year the Bingley Harriers running club challenge the cyclists to a race over a fell laden off road course. This amazing combination that is not often seen, is made even better by the ruggedest terrain and the endurance required. This event has been taking place for... Continue Reading →
Bookman Volume – The name is goofy but I love the design!
We put a knob on it!Dial the brightness up and down easily, and it's named Volume - ba boom!The knob makes a lot of sense while riding and needing to quickly and easily adjust on the fly, as opposed to the normality of current products with press-and-hold buttons to change modes. With a replaceable battery... Continue Reading →
Watts Up Fortnightly – September Edition
A few new and notable things in the cycling world from the past few weeks. Upgraded Kickr with movement! The new Kickr is called Kickr MOVE and has 8" of fore / aft movement and a smaller side to side. This is to improve some feel when riding in doors and the experience of the... Continue Reading →
Made Bike Show 2023 – Ziedell Yards Portland
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... Continue Reading →
Ekrin Bantam – Percussive Massager
Massage has proven to be effective, and with a rising demand for in home products to help - Will the Ekrin Bantam do the job?
Mission Workshop Frame Bag – Slice
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... Continue Reading →
The What’s Up Fortnightly – July 21 Edition
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!... Continue Reading →
Stephens Canyon Ride
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... Continue Reading →
Converting or Upgrading your Chris Kings. Switching Drivetrains.
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... Continue Reading →
SRAM AXS vs Shimano Di2 – The “live with” test – I switched back to Shimano. Why?
A deep in use / "live with" comparison between SRAM AXS and Shimano Di2. I switched back to Shimano
Shimano S-Phyre RC9 Cycling Shoe
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
Review – Shimano Shoes – Road and Mountain
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... Continue Reading →
Mission Workshop Introduces Full Line of made in USA Bike bags
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... Continue Reading →
Off Season, the perfect time for servicing MTB Shocks and Suspension
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... Continue Reading →
Showerspass Rain Wear – Ecolyte Elite Jacket
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... Continue Reading →
Waterproof Beanie! FTW
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... Continue Reading →
The What’s Up (fortnightly) November w2 Edition
The fortnightly What's Up has me thinking materials sustainability and performance