Brian

Owner/Editor of Industryoutsider.com, outdoor enthusiast, photographer, animal lover, and collector of gadgets, cameras, knives, and firearms. Recreational shooter, and 2A supporter. A former competitive cyclist, I'm all about promoting bicycles as a transportation alternative. Life's too short to take things to seriously. Have fun. A bad day outdoors beats a good day at the office every time.

Serfas Trax MTB Shoe

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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 – the Serfas Trax carries a suggested retail price of $80, and provides a great combination of comfort and traction,  in a shoe that is equally at home on and off … Read more

Topo Athletic Laces Up For Speed And Rugged Trails

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New ST and MT footwear models are extraordinarily lightweight and versatile  Newton, Mass. -November 19, 2013 -Innovative footwear brand Topo Athletic announced today the addition of two new models to its expanding shoe portfolio: the Speed Trainer (ST) and Mountain Trainer (MT). The ST and MT models feature a traditional toe box, providing consumers with … Read more

OontZ By Cambridge SoundWorks – Holiday Gift Idea

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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 audio performance far better than speakers costing twice as much. That’s not just hype either, as at the time of our review, we had four other speakers to compare it to, … Read more

Sweet New Rides From Virtue Bikes

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Virtue Bike Showcases Ideal Models for Commuting, Recreation and Cycling Fun with the Family This Holiday Season SAN DIEGO, CA ‘” November7, 2013 ‘” Virtue Bike, a leader in bicycles for all the cycles of life, is spotlighting five popular models this holiday season as the perfect gifts for commuters, recreational riders and those who … Read more

SimplyVibe Bluetooth Speaker – Holiday Gift Idea

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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 all the usual features of similar products, but sets itself apart from the rest by offering a USB port for charging devices from its internal battery. Thanks to a 1500mAh lithium … Read more

Hercules Wireless BTP04 – Holiday Gift Idea

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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 of give and take between price, quality and features. But the Hercules Wireless BTP04 does have some aspects that sets it apart from the competition. About the size of a three-sided … Read more