6 Bikes That Exploded My Head
I’ve reviewed over 60 bikes on the channel ranging from production to uber custom builds. Through it all, there have been a few bikes that have really stood out in my mind over the years…
Gravel Bike vs Drop Bar Bike Geometry
Gravel bikes and drop bar mountain bikes look really similar from afar. Big tires. Drop bars. Are they essentially the same? Are there noticeable differences in handling? Which one should you get? In this video…
Jack the Bike Rack Review!
I don’t usually do videos on Kickstarter products (actually ever), but this one is too good to share. I’ve been searching for an easy to move front rack forever and this one might just be…
Gravel Riding with a 360 Camera!
One of the biggest challenges running a bike Youtube channel is self filming. In this video I take out the Insta360 One R, an amazing tool that lets you reframe your shot in post. I…
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…
Ortlieb Fork-Pack Installation Tips
Ortlieb’s new Fork-Pack is an interesting take on fork mounted bags. Instead of relying on a cage support it uses a pretty svelte quick release mechanism that stays low profile with no bag attached. There…
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…