Clothing-Gear-Tools

Review: Sticky Pod Organizers for Jersey Pockets & Hydration Packs

The Sticky Pod organizer “pods” are the brainchild of Miles Schwartz, who decided there was a better way to keep all the small bits situated…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 06, 2014

Magellan Brings Full Color, Full Feature Cyclo Series GPS Cycling Computers to North America

Back in 2012, Magellan introduced GPS sports watches for the multisport crowd. Then, last year, they launched the Cyclo Series 315 and 505 GPS cycling…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 06, 2014

You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Bag – Shimano’s Rokko 16 and Hotaka 32 Packs Reviewed

When they’re not busy developing the latest drive train or brakes, Shimano has also been busy developing their lifestyle gear. Introducing products like the new…

Written by Zach Overholt May 06, 2014

Review: Fix It Sticks T-Handle Shop Tool

Fix It Sticks’ original multitool came out last summer with an aluminum body and preset, non replaceable bits. They offered a unique take on the…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 05, 2014

Review: ADS Sports Eyewear’s Lenticular Free-Form Digital Lenses and Oakley Fuel Cell Wraparound Frames

Sunglasses have seemed pretty unattainable to me since I started wearing prescription glasses in the third grade. I have a very strong prescription (-6.75 in…

Written by Nick Burklow May 04, 2014

Mavic Celebrates 125th Anniversary w/ Special Edition, Lighter Ksyrium Wheels w/ New Tech!

Founded in 1889, French cycling brand Mavic is celebrating one heck of a milestone this year, one few other brands in the industry can enjoy.…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 03, 2014

SOC14 Final Roundup & Randoms

If you’ve never been, the Sea Otter Classic is a great show. No other event seems to be able to seamlessly combine such great racing…

Written by Zach Overholt May 02, 2014

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Snapguide, an online how-to community, is launching a bike-hack contest next week in honor of Bike To Work Month. Upload your how-to guide on anything…

Written by Kristi Benedict May 02, 2014

Blackburn Design Reboots, Explores New Paths with Rangers Program

Most of us are familiar with Blackburn Design. Their water bottle cage design is both timeless and ubiquitous. And I’d bet many of us have…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 01, 2014

SOC14: ProGold Gets Your Chain Bright with new Chain Shine Degreaser

Need to clean your chain but don’t want to have to remove the chain or invest in a chain cleaning machine? With ProGold’s new Biodegradable…

Written by Zach Overholt May 01, 2014

Sigma Offers Free Rox 10.0 Mount Upgrade, New Out Front Mount Coming Very Soon

Got one of the long awaited new Sigma ROX 10.0 GPS cycling computers? If so and you routinely log into Data Center to upload your…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 30, 2014

SOC14: Hold on to your Glasses and Keys with Chums

Going along with the Yakima SUP post for those readers who are outdoor people, not just bicyclists, Chums has a number of products that straddle…

Written by Zach Overholt April 30, 2014

SOC14: POC Does Sport Sunglasses with the DO Blade

Now that POC’s sponsorship of team Garmin Sharp is out in the open, Ryder Hesjedal can not only wear his DID shades that got everyone…

Written by Zach Overholt April 29, 2014

SOC14: More than Meets The Eye With New Topeak Transformer XX Pump

When you’re headed off to a race or an event, there is usually a lot to carry. Spares, food, clothes, tools – the list goes…

Written by Zach Overholt April 28, 2014

Forever Lock Claims to be the Un-Pickable Bicycle U-Lock

While it won’t prevent cutting, the Forever Lock does claim to be pick proof with a very clever design that hides the key chamber and…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 28, 2014

Prototype Tallboy Bottle Cage from Blackburn

Blackburn Design is gearing up for a wave of new products for adventurous cyclists that just wanna get out there for a day, a week,…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 25, 2014

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

The 2014 Heck of the North, a 100 mile gravel cycling classic in Two Harbors, Minnesota, will be held Saturday, October 4th. Video above of…

Written by Kristi Benedict April 25, 2014

Tern Introduces New FlightSuit Airline Suitcase Kit for Folding Bikes

Tern Bicycles takes the standard suitcase you already have been using and turns it into a full-function travel case with their FlightSuit, a total system…

Written by Cory Benson April 24, 2014

SOC 14: Rubbery U Locks from Abus, Plus Helmets?

Locks are one of those products that can be hard to get excited about because, let’s face it – we wish we didn’t have to…

Written by Zach Overholt April 23, 2014

Feedback Sports Adds Bicycle Maintenance App, Records Components & Services

If your workbench has a ratty old notebook with as much grease on it as chicken scratch, then Feedback Sports has the app for you.…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 22, 2014

Spring / Summer 2014 Kit Roundup – Rapha, Ground Effect, Swiftwick, Cinelli x Santini, & Foska

Rapha’s Spring / Summer 2014 collection seems to carry forward the same pieces, just with updated colors and a few highlights to call out: new…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 21, 2014

Found: Nix Frix Shun Bicycle Chain Lube, Made for Real Ballers

Looking for a chain lube that’s baller approved? As in, the stuff made by people that build, ride and eat/sleep/breathe bikes for a living? NFS…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 21, 2014

SOC14: Lightweight Osprey Rev Series Now shipping

We first got a look at the new Rev series of packs from Osprey at Interbike last year, and true to their word the lightweight…

Written by Zach Overholt April 21, 2014

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Moots is offering one of their bikes as prize for your donation to help their local trial builders pay for a Single Track Specialty Machine.…

Written by Kristi Benedict April 18, 2014

SOC14: Scorpion Builds Moto Style Stands For Bicycles

As a cyclist who adheres faithfully to the ancient “N+1” proverb (where N is the number of bikes currently owned), I am always searching for…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 18, 2014

SOC 14: Uvex Introduces Quattro Pro – Colorful Protection Perfect for Enduro

Judging by the bright colors and extra coverage of their new helmet, Uvex is looking to get in on the current Enduro trend. This shouldn’t…

Written by Zach Overholt April 17, 2014

SOC14: Smart In-Line Electrolyte System for Hydration Bladders From Eligo

The Eligo Spile is an in line hydration unit with a dual fluid mouth piece that eliminates the clean up involved with normal electrolyte tablet…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 17, 2014

Wednesday Group Ride – Fresh Goods from Selle Anatomica, CDI Torq Tools, Profile Designs, Restrap & More

A while back, we reviewed CDI’s miniature T-handle torque wrenches positively for their ease of use and convenient one-torque setting. But, with the myriad torque…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 16, 2014