Alex (Steak Sauce)

Hammer It!

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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

Review – Headsweats COOLMAX® Super Duty Shorty

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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

These Shoes Ain‘t Made For Walkin’ – But Cleatskins Are

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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

Cold Weather Wear, Part 3

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Even here in the mid-South, some serious cold is already moving in.  There have been several mornings, and even some afternoons, where it‘s just too cold to get away with only arm and knee warmers and/or long-sleeve base layers under summer jerseys.  Still, adding heavier outer layers to your cycling wardrobe doesn‘t mean you have … Read more