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Alex (Steak Sauce) The Revelate Designs Tangle Frame Bag is a must for me during my preparation and training for the upcoming Trans Iowa. It is a definite requirement that I carry little-to-nothing on my back, but that’s a challenge for a ride such as TI which is 337 self-supported miles. I’ve had neck and shoulder muscle tightness … Read more
When I think of Troy Lee Designs, I often conjure up images of riders gliding over seemingly un-rideable mountain descents or getting insane air across what should be impossible jumps. Troy Lee Designs will continue to outfit and protect riders of this caliber, but there is also an increase in the products available to some … Read more
Electro-Bites by Fuel 100 provide two things essential to any endurance athlete – calories and electrolytes. Cramps and bonking can bring any rider, regardless of fitness or training, to a halt. Electro-Bites look to combat both of these. Each small, easy to carry and easy to open package of Electro-Bites contains 100 calories, with … Read more
The Mountainsmith Bike Cube Deluxe is the perfect bag for assuring that you will not be missing anything when you show up for your next ride. Gels, glasses, shoes, clothes, multi-tool, tubes, bottles, snacks, computer, lights, mini-pump… With so many little bits needed for a ride, it would be quite easy to forget a few … Read more
The Bio Earth Runners minimalist footwear from Earth Runners is in the funding stage on Kickstarter. I was given a pair made just for me and this review. Earth Runners takes inspiration from old-world footwear as used for centuries by the ultra-distance Tarahumara Indian runners, and manufacturers that footwear using modern methods so that it … Read more