Useful Review

GoreWear (that's their name now) sent me these gloves for review. It was a strange thing. I got an email, because apparently I'm on their media list. The email…

The Cafe du Cycliste Albertine Thermal Jacket is like a warm hug even in the most inclement weather. It also costs $318, so if that's just beyond the realm of…

Why am I reviewing coffee on a cycling website? I don't know. In my mind, these things are inextricably linked, like cults and Kool-Aid or above ground pools…

I got a new helmet. It had been a few years (and maybe a few crashes), so I was due. I started by really overthinking things, before finally stopping in to see…

I love these socks. Because they’re made by Fox, of course they’re called Ranger. These are the Ranger 6” Socks. They come in 5 colors (camo, indigo, black,…

This is the Leatt 6.0 Clip V22 shoe. Beyond the mystery implicit in its name, i.e., is this the 6th version of the shoe or the 22nd?, it's a pretty…

The Schwalbe G-One R is a very specific gravel tire. This is billed as the race version of the G-One, which is actually a group of tires (there are 7 in…

Backcountry Research makes minimalist mountain biking gear. If you want to bring it on a ride, they'll show you how to strap it to your frame. In fact, the…

Fox call this a jersey. It’s not a jersey. It has no pockets. It’s a button-down short sleeve shirt with a collar. OK. It's made with a moisture-wicking…

Saddle bags aren't the sexiest item on the bike, are they? But here we both are, diving into a saddle bag review. Why? Well, I had one saddle bag for a bunch…