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Product Reviews and Evaluations

Hunt 34 Aero Wide Wheelset Review

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“I hate your fucking wheels”, Uncle Crusty said. It wasn’t an insult; it was purely a statement of fact. We were on a springtime ride,…

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Musings Product Reviews and Evaluations

Steel Yourself: Enigma Ethos Disc

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Steel is Real, they say. We listen, sort of, because we’ve all been told this was the case by Luddites who eschew carbon bikes and…

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Product Reviews and Evaluations

Lake MX-1 Wide Cycling Shoe Review

Hump February 10, 2020

111 millimeters isn’t really very much, when you think about it. Once upon a time, it was a long-travel fork; it’s about right for a…

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Product Reviews and Evaluations

Poc Ventral Air SPIN Helmet Review

Hump September 18, 2019 Poc Bike helmet review Poc Ventral Air Spin Review Poc Ventral Review

It’s a foregone conclusion that riding with a helmet is a good idea. True, falling off a bike can result in injuries to many more…

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Product Reviews and Evaluations

Tailfin AeroPack Review

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Tailfin appeared on the cycling scene a few years ago with a snazzy carbon fiber rack that fit onto snazzy carbon fiber bikes that didn’t…

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Product Reviews and Evaluations

Spank Vibrocore Flare 25 Drop Bar Review

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Recently I picked up a new Spank Vibrocore drop bar to put on a gravel frame. Actually, to be quite honest, this frame can’t really…

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Travel, Rides, and Routes Traveling With a Bike Sucks

Traveling With a Bike Sucks, Part II: How To Ease The Pain

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A loyal reader and I have been trading emails over the last few days about the pitfalls of traveling with a bike. The nice thing…

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Product Reviews and Evaluations

Granite Designs Stash Tire Plug and Chain Tool Review

Hump July 31, 2019 Granite Designs Review Granite Designs Stash Granite Designs Stash Chain Tool Granite Designs Stash Tire Plug Tool

I stumbled across these recently, and decided to give them a shot. Being a MAMIL, I am easily distracted by bright and shiny objects, and…

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Travel, Rides, and Routes

Argeles-Gazost, France

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Just south of Lourdes is a gateway to the Pyrenees, Argeles-Gazost. This small town sits at the base of the Hautacam and offers easy access…

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Travel, Rides, and Routes

Tears in Tuscany

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“I cried,” said Federico. Federico was covered in dust, and he was telling us about the last climb of the day at the Nova Eroica. …

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