The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • Project Raleigh: With More Photos!

    Well, this was supposed to be a multi-part article covering the conversion from a 3×8 with front and rear derailleurs to a 1×8 Nexus…

  • nyne NB-200 – Holiday Gift Idea

    Our Bluetooth USB rechargeable speaker reviews continue with the nyne NB-200. This speaker may actually have wider appeal than some of the others, as…

  • Pro Care Bucket Kit 8.0 From Finish Line

    Finish Line helps you keep your bike in tip top condition by offering the Pro Care Bucket Kit 8.0, because just like a car,…

  • Cycling Club Hits All-Time Low

    I’m all for bicycle riders exercising their right to the road, but there is no way the actions of the cyclists below could be…

  • Darn Tough Vermont Socks – What a Cycling Sock Should Be

    Darn Tough Vermont brought Christmas to me early. For Christmas gifts, I don‘t usually ask for anything practical. I figure I can buy myself…

  • Project Raleigh: A Rack, Fenders, And Nexus 8 IGH

    The premise behind this project was pretty simple. Although I do have a mountain bike converted to a commuter bike, I really liked the…

  • Point6 Appoints Jim Holleman As North American Director of Sales

    Steamboat, Colo. — (November, 2013) — Point6, makers of premium merino wool socks engineered to deliver the ultimate in performance and comfort, announces Jim…

  • Serfas Trax MTB Shoe

    Regardless of your level of participation, a good pair of shoes will improve your mountain biking experience. They don’t even have to be expensive…

  • Topo Athletic Laces Up For Speed And Rugged Trails

    New ST and MT footwear models are extraordinarily lightweight and versatile  Newton, Mass. -November 19, 2013 -Innovative footwear brand Topo Athletic announced today the…

  • OontZ By Cambridge SoundWorks – Holiday Gift Idea

    It’s not often that you pay less and get more, but the OontZ by Cambridge SoundWorks is a USB rechargeable Bluetooth speaker that offers…

  • Sweet New Rides From Virtue Bikes

    Virtue Bike Showcases Ideal Models for Commuting, Recreation and Cycling Fun with the Family This Holiday Season SAN DIEGO, CA ‘” November7, 2013 ‘”…

  • SimplyVibe Bluetooth Speaker – Holiday Gift Idea

    Another contender for our holiday speaker guide is the SimplyVibe V5-BT1 Bluetooth Speaker from SimplyGlobo. Available in either black or white, this speaker sports…

  • No Drip Chain Luber From Finish Line – Stocking Stuffer Alert!

    Part of maintaining any bicycle properly is making sure the chain is properly lubricated, but no one wants to get lube all over their…

  • Hercules Wireless BTP04 – Holiday Gift Idea

    The Hercules Wireless BTP04 is the second of several wireless audio devices we’ve reviewed recently. Like everything else we love, there’s always a bit…

  • Cenote – The First Recyclable Hydration System

    After years of product development, Product Architects, Inc., the company behind the popular Polar Bottle® insulated water bottles, has expanded into the hydration pack…

  • UltraPod Go By Pedco – Stocking Stuffer Alert!

    With video and still cameras getting smaller and smaller, the traditional three-legged aluminum tripod is a bit overkill in some applications. At a mere…

  • Scosche boomBOTTLE – Holiday Gift Idea

    Kicking off our portable speaker feature for the holidays is the Scosche boomBOTTLE. We’re sure the majority of our readers have a smartphone or…

  • SKS Longboard Fender Set Install

    In Utah, Halloween usually brings the first snow of winter. With that kind of weather in mind, it seemed like a good idea to…

  • TUNEfootwear Boat Shoe

    Check out the TUNEfootwear Boat shoe. Yes, minimalist footwear is everywhere. Well, nearly everywhere. You can find them for running and trail running, but…

  • AceCamp Camping Shower

    A hot shower is a luxury when camping. The folks at AceCamp know that, and offer their Super Solar Shower as a simple solution…