Handy Pak Instanet
In this #bikefishingfriday video, I review the Handy Pak Instanet – the Brompton of fishing nets! Nets are usually so cumbersome to bring on bike touring trips, but this one is a game changer!
Waterproof Socks!
In this video, I review the latest iteration of the Showers Pass waterproof socks and gloves. Amazingly, these have a soft knit feel and good stretch while being waterproof. Find out what we think in…
Review: Feedback Sports Pro Elite Repair Stand
In this video I take a deep dive into the Pro Elite bike repair stand as well as compare it to the “Euro” style Sprint Stand. I talk about which stand you should consider depending…
Review: 2018 Salsa Cutthroat
In this video, I give you my first impressions of the 2018 Salsa Cutthroat. The Cutthroat is designed as a fast and light bikepacking / gravel crushing machine, but is it the right bike for…
Tiagra 4700 Shifters and a Mountain Bike Cassette?
In this video, I take a deep dive into the Tiagra 4700 shifters and give my impressions of the shifter for touring.
How NOT to Get Saddle Sores
There is nothing worse than dealing with saddle sores on long tours. In this vid, I give some tips on what we use to prevent saddle sores, what we use if one begins to form…
Long Term Review: Compass Switchback Hill
In this review I take a look at the Switchback Hill tires from Compass that I used to convert my Vaya from 700c to 650b.
What We Carry On Every Bike Ride
In this video, I play off the EDC (“every day carry”) concept and go through my ERC / EveryRideCarry. Everything I carry on every ride whether it is a bike commute or a bike tour….
How to fix the GoPro Hero5 Audio
The GoPro Hero5 is an enigma of a camera. Never has a camera been so simultaneously awesome and terrible at the same time. I love its form factor, image quality and flexibility in frame rates,…
Review: Feedback Sports Sprint Repair Stand
In this video, I review the Feedback Sports Sprint Stand, considered a “euro-style” stand, it supports the bike from the bottom bracket and front fork rather than from the seat post or frame. For those…