Before There Were Gravel Bikes
In this video we get a tour of Ritchey’s North American HQ and peek at pre-gravel bike history (aka 90s mountain biking) and learn the shocking similarities with todays new gravel bikes.
A Gravel Specific Pump?
In this video we get a behind the scenes tour of Lezyne, a bike accessory company based in San Luis Obispo. We learn about their origins as well as their approach to designing products as…
Review: Surly Ghost Grappler
In this video, I review the new Surly Ghost Grappler. An all steel trail worthy drop bar bike! There is so much to love about this bike, EXCEPT for one important detail that might be…
Shop Visit: Velotown and Queenstage
Dave from Gravel Stoke shows us around the affectionately named “Funkytown”, a collective of bike related/themed businesses in San Diego on the 101. After a quick tour, Dave gives us a little history on the…
Secretly Reviewing the Canyon GRZL
The Canyon GRZL is a bike that we get frequently asked to review. After emailing and reaching out over the last two years with no response we were ready to throw in the towel. Until,…
Handlebar Jack Review
Ok. This product is strange. Lots of people will write it off as useless frivolity, BUT I have found it extremely useful on our minivan/bike trip. With no room for a proper repair stand, these…
Boom Boom Bike Room
BoomBoom Bike Room (if you couldn’t tell by the name), is not your regular bike shop. Specializing in upcycling 90s mountain bikes, they’ve carved out a unique niche in the Santa Barbara bike shop scene.
Santa Barbara’s Craziest Climb!
Santa Barbara has some amazing cycling climbs for a “beach town”. In this video we ride up Old San Marcos Road and Painted Cave Road all the way to Camino Cielo. It is breathtaking in…
Paul Klampers – A Year Later!
Paul Klampers can be a divisive piece of bike gear. Some people swear by them, some swear at them. At $230 a caliper they are no small investment and the inevitable question of “are they…
Biking the Wind Wolves Preserve
The Wind Wolves Preserve is located 30 miles south of Bakersfield and offers a unique cycling experience. While relatively short in mileage, the historic El Camino Viejo bike trail is big on scenic beauty. The…