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A Review: Wash and Polish?
Washing your bike. Well, that is a big topic. I have broached it before. You can see that here. Today it is a review. Of bike wash. One particular bike wash—Squirt!-->…
A Useful Review – Canfield Bikes AM Cranks
“Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple.” -Woody Guthrie
I’ve seen this cliched axiom attributed to others, but since Woody was an!-->!-->!-->…
Stocking Stuffer: Feedback Sports Reflex Fixed Torque Ratchet Kit
This post isn't so much for you dear reader. It's for the loved one in your life who hasn't a clue how to buy cycling stuff for you. Let's be clear: It's not their fault.!-->…
A Useful Review: Shimano PRO Drop-Bar Dropper Post Release Lever
This review is admittedly down the rabbit hole. I'm reviewing the drop-bar dropper-post release lever from Shimano’s PRO line ... because—well, you'll see soon enough. I!-->…
Reading the Bike
You can tell a lot about how someone rides by looking at their bike. One of the ways I cemented my reputation as a knowledgeable fitter was to examine signs of wear at the!-->…
A Useful Review: Shimano SLX 4-Piston Brakes
This choice is a little unusual. Normally, when I give a nod to a component group, it’s to the entire group and not just one component. However, on this occasion, I want to!-->…
A Useful Review: Caramel Chocolate Chip Clif Bar
People could be forgiven for thinking we need a Clif Bar review like we need another reality TV show. But the people would be wrong. My take on the new Caramel Chocolate Chip!-->…
A Useful Review – The Park TW 2.2 Torque Wrench
“I never gave a damn about the (Newton) meter man until I was the one who had to read the (Newton) meters, man.” -Mike Watt, paraphrased.
Maybe I have reached peak bike!-->!-->!-->…
A Useful Review: POC Cytal Road Helmet
For the last few years, helmets for casual cyclists have been growing more hat-like in their appearance. And while I have no objective data to back up my coming assertion,!-->…
A Useful Review – Levi’s XX Tech Chino Shorts
If I come across another pair of pants or shorts that "transitions seamlessly from the office to the trail," I'm gonna throw up in my own mouth. That said, I get it. We don't!-->…