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….
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…
Review: Gevenalle GX Shifter Review
In this video I review the Gevenalle GX shifters from Portland, OR. They are a unique take on the brifter and while a little idiosyncratic in use, they do offer some unique benefits. For those…
Review: Blackburn Outpost Frame Bag
In this video, I review the Blackburn Outpost Frame Bag, a good value frame bag with lots of functionality for the price. For those that would rather read than watch, here is the executive summary:…
Review: Blackburn Outpost Top Tube Bag
In this video I review the Blackburn Outpost Top Tube Bag, a great option if you want organization with your bikepacking bags. For those that would rather read than watch, here is the executive summary:…
Review: Saris Freedom EX2 Hitch Rack
Sometimes, you need a little jumpstart on your bike tour to get out of town or if you are crunched for time. In this video, review the Saris Freedom EX 2 hitch rack which is…
Outershell Adventures Drawcord Handlebar Bag
In this video, I review a sweet handlebar bag from the folks at Outershell Adventures in the Bay Area!
Review: Ortlieb Bikepacking Frame Bag
We are back from Montana! During our 5 days in SW Montana we tried a lot of different permutations of bags and racks. One of my personal favorite bags was the Ortlieb frame bag. In…
Bikepacking Shakedown with the DJI Spark!
We went out to the Deschutes River Trail to do a little shakedown ride with our El Mariachi’s fully loaded recently and I decided to pack the DJI Spark to see how it performs in…
Review: Ren Cycles Ivan
In this video, I ride another bike by Ren Cycles, a local brand here in Portland. This is their Ivan model, a ti cross racing machine / fast adventure bike. This particular model is setup…