The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

April 9, 2012

Darn Tough Socks Kids Series

Oh, to be kid again. No job, no mortgage, no car payments. Summer breaks. Staying out late. Well, as adults we can do that…
April 6, 2012

Hammer It!

I think Alex got so excited by their customer service, he forgot to tell us about the product. Expect a follow up. – Brian…
April 5, 2012

Viva Brings Copenhagen Cycling Style to NYC

My first thought was that bikes priced from $699 to $1299 are not too likely to get people to start commuting by bicycle. Then…
April 4, 2012

Review: Coast HL7R Rechargeable Headlamp

One of the benefits of doing product reviews is that we get to try out some really cool stuff. Once the review is done,…
April 3, 2012

Three Feet, Or Four? Will It Make Any Difference?

Yesterday, Pennsylvania became the 20th state to enact a law requiring motorists to maintain a buffer zone between their vehicles and cyclists. What makes…
April 2, 2012

Review: Prestaratchet From Prestacycle

Between building and maintaining a small fleet of bicycles for my family as well as friends and neighbors, it made sense to purchase a…
April 1, 2012

Cycling And Hotdogs – A Winning Combination

When you’re going out for a long ride, bringing along proper hydration plus something to snack on is absolutely critical. You’ve got to replace…
March 30, 2012

American Hiking Society Offers Budget Friendly Volunteer Adventures

We’ve been trying to work with some of the volunteer and advocacy groups we met at Outdoor Retailer, to spread the word about enjoying…
March 29, 2012

The Nalini 2012 Summer Collection: Italian Design, Italian Style, Italian Made

More compression jerseys & bibshorts, innovative materials, convertible jackets, and stylish designs highlight the Italian maker’s newest Summer Collection OXNARD, Calif. and CASTEL D’ARIO,…
March 28, 2012

Review : Eureka! Warrior 230 Lantern With IR Remote

We’re fans of LED lanterns for camping as well as emergencies. They’re safer around kids and pets than gas lanterns, and generally more durable…
March 27, 2012

Where To Ride?

No, this isn’t a guide to finding the best trails for MTB enthusiasts. And it’s not for roadies either. This article is aimed at…
March 26, 2012

Review: SKS Airchecker

Being the “bicycle guy” in my neighborhood means that nearly every kid (and a few adults) brings their bike to me for a quick…
March 23, 2012

Vapur – The Folding Anti-Bottle

As more and more people recognize that disposable water bottles are wasteful and bad for the environment, they’re switching to reusable bottles. To assist…
March 22, 2012

New Gear From Industrial Revolution

It’s always fun to check out the latest from Industrial Revolution at Outdoor Retailer. While the PowerTrekk portable power solution that generates electricity from…
March 21, 2012

NICA Launches Booster Fund: Increases Access To Sport

Grants available for student-athletes, coaches and team BERKELEY, Calif.-The National Interscholastic Cycling Association is pleased to announce the launch of the NICA Booster Fund…
March 20, 2012

And Now For Something Completely Different – ZBoard

One of our followers on Facebook mentioned the ZBoard, a product we had not heard of before. We checked out their website (www.zboardshop.com) and…
March 19, 2012

Review: Detours Sodo Handlebar Bag

I do love my Wabi Classic. Set up as either a single speed or fixed gear, it rides like a dream, handles great, and…
March 18, 2012

Freak Crash Takes Sabrina Jonnier Out Of First Downhill World Cup

Here’s hoping for a quick recovery. She’s a talented racer, and I’m betting she’ll be back on her bike in no time. – Brian…
March 16, 2012

WILEY X,® INC. ONCE AGAIN SET TO RAISE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO SUPPORT IMPORTANT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

For Third Straight Year, Company Will Donate Money From Sale of Each Pair of Popular Lacey™Sunglasses For the third consecutive year, leading protective eyewear…
March 14, 2012

Cook-Air, Get Ready For Some Grilling!

Few things are more satisfying than a well cooked steak, grilled to perfection. And this time of year, every man should be enjoying that…