End of an era BUFF’s founder dies at 71. His product was in use in every country I’ve visited; including Iceland. Below is the news as it…
gear
Velotoze Wool Blend Socks
While questionable if compression actually works, what does is comfort. And, the Velotoze wool blend socks naturally wicks away sweat to keep feet dry in the…
Alpinestars Andres Tech Shirt
Constructed from an innovative cotton and poly flannel main shell that incorporates a windproof layer on the upper chest and shoulders, the Andres Tech shirt…
Camelbak Repack for Day Trips
As a follow-up to my review of the Gore Shakedry jacket, in that post the photos include the Camelback Repack (available for pre-order now on Amazon)…
Lintamon Adjust Pro Plus Shoes
The most notable thing about accidents is that you rarely see them coming, and you rarely understand their consequences. For instance, standing on the counter…
Manfrotto Launches New Pro Light Bumblebee Bags
I still haven’t found the perfect bag, probably why I have so many. The Thule is the closest to perfection so far and I’ve traveled…
Gore Oxygen Classics
Just ahead of Sea Otter, the traditional US bike industry season opener, Gore announced the Oxygen Classics. That’s a high-performance bib and jersey line designed…
Pioneer Power Meter
Ed note: Matt wrote this on Medium Bicycles and I’m sharing it here so you all see it. Also, good that Matt is back on…
Shimano’s Exploding Trispokes
While we were debating what caused a Shimano trispoke wheel to explode at the Tirreno-Adriatico, it turns out 2 more failed off camera. Geraint Thomas…
Wet Weather and Nikwax
Nick Brown created his own waterproofing wax to keep his boots dry. Cyclocross is dirty and it’s sometimes hard to keep your gear clean. Often…