Review: Rivendell Susie Longbolts
The Rivendell Susie Longbolts in many ways embodies the things we love about 90s mtbs. Its durable, easy to work on and can be used both on the trails as well as in town. The…
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…
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: 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…
Why are Swift Bags so Expensive?
In this livestream we do a deep dive with Martina Brimmer from Swift Industries about how her role has changed as Swift Industries has grown. We get a peak into what it is like to…
Best Affordable Mullet Drivetrain! Advent X Review
“Mullet” drivetrains are a bit of a niche product but are starting to gain momentum. Unfortunately, there are few affordable options out there – until now. In this video exclusive, I review the new Microshift…
ANOTHER #BUDGETMULLET HACK
In this video we try another #budgetmullet hack, this time using the Jtek Shiftmate #9. Of all the hacks out there, this was SUPPOSE to be the easiest requiring only splicing in the Shiftmate. In…
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…
Our First Live Stream!
We’ve been curious about live streaming for the last few months and finally took the plunge! On our first live stream Russ builds up a review bike from Thesis Bikes. Things didn’t quite go as…