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…
Review: Hunt x Mason 650b Wheels
Wheels are probably the most significant upgrade you can make to your bike. Until recently, a relatively light-ish set of 650b wheels was a bit of a speciality item. In this video I review the…
Review: VAAST A1 Magnesium All Road Bike
While magnesium has been used in bike building in the past it has fallen out of fashion. VAAST hopes to change that with a new formulation of magnesium that is more corrosion resistant and offers…
The Rolex of Tire Gauges
Nicknamed “The Rolex”, the EVT Bleeding Gauge sets some high expectations. In this video I review the EVT tire gauge and compare it to the digital Topeak and analog Meiser Accu Gauge. How do they…
Review: Crust Evasion Lite
The Crust Evasion Lite is Crust’s slimmed down version of the Evasion with a carbon fork. In this video review I discuss its handling and how it compares to my Crust Bombora. Is it your…
Review: Rivendell Sam Hillborne
In this video I review the Rivendell Sam Hillborne, a bike that in some ways was a precursor to the modern gravel bike. How does a bike with quill stems and rim brakes hold up…
Review: Kona Libre AL
Kona makes some great versatile all-rounder bikes. In this video review I take a look at the Kona Libre Aluminum, a more affordable version of the carbon Kona Libre. At just under $1800 it provides…
Paul Klampers – Are they Worth It?
Paul Klampers. Some of the blingiest bike bling you can put on your bike. BUT, are they any good? Why would you spend money on them over hydraulic disc brakes for the price? Find out…
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…