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Finish Line Fiberlink Sealant

by Byron Published August 16, 2021August 16, 2021

Finish Line Fiberlink Sealant was released last week. And, if there is a thing bike shop mechanics are very opinionated about, it is tire sealant.…

SRAM XPLR Gravel Collection

by Byron Published August 10, 2021August 10, 2021

The SRAM XPLR gravel collection is a group of SRAM’s gravel products. That includes an all-new dropbar suspension fork. Here’s an intro video for the…

Garmin Varia Bike Radar

by David Schloss Published July 26, 2021July 27, 2021

Garmin Varia Bike Radar: If you think you don’t need this combo taillight and car-sensing radar, you might be dead wrong. Technology can make life…

Tern and Dutch-X Deliver in New York

by Byron Published July 22, 2021July 22, 2021

Tern and Dutch-X deliver in New York is today’s good news headline. I can use it during wildfire season. I have climate change on the…

Bontrager RSL Handlebar/Stem Released

by Byron Published July 8, 2021July 26, 2021

Just as I was considering upgrades to the Supercaliber, A Bontrager RSL Handlebar/Stem was announced by Trek. And, it looks amazing. RSL (Race Shop Limited)…

All-New District 4 from Trek

by Byron Published June 11, 2021June 11, 2021

An all-new District 4 from Trek is now available. For more fun and less hassle, the District 4 has a Gates CDX belt drive attached to…

Elite Direto XR Indoor Training during Covid

by Byron Published June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Launched last year, we have been using the Elite Direto XR Indoor Trainer ever since the pandemic. At a premium price of $949, the Direto offers…

Kenevo Prime v Rokroot Premiere

by Byron Published May 28, 2021May 28, 2021

This week, Kenevo Prime v Rokroot premiered. The video, for Specialized’s new Kenevo SL electric mountain bike, answers the question What happens if the actual mountain…

Alchemy Redesigned Atlas Bikes

by Byron Published May 27, 2021May 27, 2021

Alchemy redesigned Atlas bikes are now shipping. Well, as soon as they get their build kits like everyone else. Altas is inspired by the Colorado…

I Get Knocked Down Documentary Trailer

by Byron Published May 27, 2021May 27, 2021

I Get Knocked Down, the story of a one hit wonder, is now a documentary. And, it premieres at Sheffield next month. The untold story…