Review: Growtac EQUAL
Mechanical disc brakes get a bad rap, often because most people only experience the low quality ones. In this video, I compare three of the best mechanical disc brakes on the market: Paul Klampers, Growtac…
Swift Industries Dovetail Collection Unboxing
We did a very special livestream catching up with Sarah Swallow and learning about the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch in Elgin, AZ. We talked birds, bikes and also unboxed the new Dovetail Collection from Swift Industries. …
Review: Catalyst Pedals
We’ve been hearing about the Catalyst Pedals for a while. They’re huge and are meant to support your foot for a more mid-foot pedaling position. Are they any good? Did we notice a difference? What…
The Case for Flat Pedals
Over the years I’ve gone back and forth between clipless pedals and flat pedals. While some proclaim that clipless are the BEST in terms of efficiency, I would argue it depends on what your definition…
The Best Gravel Tire?
We often get asked what is our favorite tire for gravel or mixed terrain routes. On our past trip to California, I tried out the new Specialized Pathfinder Pros in 650b x 48mm and was…
First Look: Blackburn Elite Outpost Bikepacking Bags
Blackburn has upped their bikepacking game with their new Elite line of bags. In this video, I take a first look at their upgraded handlebar harness, frame bag and seat bag. One big change across…
Flying with a Bike (Part 1)
This year, one of our New Year resolutions is to travel more. To help facilitate that, we recently got a bike case to review from Post Carry Co. We’ve flown with Bromptons before, but never…
Favorite Gravel Bike of 2018!
In 2018 we rode, filmed and reviewed over 25 bikes with a focus on finding the most “supple” / versatile bike. We rode everything from high end gravel, custom steel to a budget steel. What…
Is the GoPro Hero 7 Good for Vlogging?
All our ride videos are made with GoPros, so when news of the new GoPro Hero 7 started trickling out we got excited. After watching hours of first look videos, the Gopro Hero 7 DOES…
Packing for a Bikepacking Overnighter
How much do we pack for a bikepacking overnighter? In this quick video I show showing two ways to pack for a bikepacking overnight. First I show my setup on my Salsa Cutthroat and then…