Review: Bombtrack Hook ADV
Is it a mountain bike? Is it a gravel bike? In this video, I review the genre blending Bombtrack Hook Adv, a 27.5 bike with drop bars, front suspension and a dropper post. Not the…
A Guide to Watercolors and Bicycling (#BikePainting)
Taking a small and compact watercolor kit on a bike ride or bike tour has become one of my favorite analog pleasures. It forces me to slow down after a long day of touring or…
Long Term Review: Velo-Orange Polyvalent
The Velo-Orange Polyvalent was one of our favorite all-rounder bikes from 2018. I recently took it with us on tour in California and put it through its paces with a front load. How did it…
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…
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…
The Supple Spreadsheet
I don’t usually get excited about spreadsheets, but this is pretty cool. We reviewed 25 gravel bikes in 2018. Lots of Youtube viewers requested a spreadsheet to organize all the data in one place so…
2019 Salsa Warbird 650b
The 2019 Salsa Warbird in 650b is a hard bike to find. We’ve got an exclusive first ride video taking it through its paces. The V3 Warbird was one of our favorite light touring /…
Review: Spooky Gas Mask
Can an aluminum bicycle have a supple ride? In this vid, I review the Spooky Gas Mask, a US made aluminum cross / gravel bike and take it on a variety of terrain. This is…
Review: Shower’s Pass Women’s Mountain Bike Apparel
In this vid, Laura reviews some women’s mountain bike gear from Showers Pass. In particular their merino blend Hi-Line shirt and Cross Country shorts. While labeled as “mountain bike” clothing nominally, their modern and casual…
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