Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Alex (Steak Sauce) I‘m currently running Campy‘s Shamal Ultra 2-Way Fit wheels. The internet is full of comments about these wheels being very difficult when it comes to mounting tires. So maybe it’s a common trait among Campy alloy wheels. Great wheels but I dread getting a flat. Tires are impossible to mount without lots of muscle and … Read more
The second part of the bottle review featuring the CamelBak Podium, the Clean Bottle, and the Specialized Purist is going to concentrate on each bottle‘s resistance to growing mold. There are two main reasons why I jumped at the opportunity to test this. 1) One of my favorite brands of powdered drink supplement and recovery … Read more
Alex was the perfect tester for the project. A hardcore roadie and self-proclaimed beer snob, he’s also an engineer. If a water bottle imparts any unpleasant taste to its contents, he’ll know. And his flow rate and output testing is a step above any other review I’ve read. – Brian This is the first part … Read more
I think Alex got so excited by their customer service, he forgot to tell us about the product. Expect a follow up. – Brian When it comes to bike things, I prefer to buy from my local shop when possible. It‘s not just because they‘re a great group of guys (and gal) and I want … Read more
Recently, I was asked to review the Headsweats COOLMAX® Super Duty Shorty. This beanie is designed to keep sweat out of your face while still being highly breathable. The only problem was that I received the product just before one of our coldest weeks of what has been a relatively mild winter. However, I was … Read more
Super-stiff carbon fiber soles combined with hard plastic or metallic cleats and a large contact surface translates to maximum power transfer to the pedals. What they also do quite well is make walking rather awkward, especially on hard, polished floors like you‘ll find at your local coffee stop or your favorite mid-ride convenience store. Enter … Read more