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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.

Ladies And Gentlemen, Please Be Seated (Part 2 Of 2)

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Part one of this series covered the basics of fit, then the importance of understanding how sit bone width actually affects comfort while riding. Now we can jump right into selecting a saddle. Here are a few suggestions. Specialized offers a bewildering array of saddles for men and women, categorized as road, MTB, multisport, or … Read more

Ladies And Gentlemen, Please Be Seated (Part 1 Of 2)

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Of the three contact points between you and your bicycle – saddle (seat), pedals, and handlebars – the saddle is the most critical for your comfort. It can sometimes be the most difficult to properly fit as well. For all the reasons people try and then give up biking, the number one is probably discomfort … Read more

Swiftwick Aspire Zero And Pursuit Four

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Eventually, we will review every option offered by Swiftwick. And we’re ok with that. So far, none of our contributors or testers have been disappointed in the variety that have been made available for our testing. The Swiftwick line runs the gamut from full synthetic to Merino blends, as well as their SUSTAIN line, which … Read more

Commuter Essentials – SKS Multi-Tools

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Some consider the bicycle to be the most perfect machine, at least when it comes to transportation. And while we’re certainly not going to argue that, even the simplest of machines can suffer from mechanical issues or get slightly out of adjustment. On the bright side, routine maintenance and even emergency repairs rarely require more … Read more

Igloo Playmate Elite Stars And Stripes

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It’s not easy picking an article for July 4th. Whatever we choose has to be distinctly American, timely, and of interest to our readers. Seems like the Igloo Playmate Elite Stars and Stripes cooler fits the bill perfectly. It’s made right here in the USA, and it’s been around for more than 30 years, making … Read more

Pro Kits From Nalini & MOA Sport Again Racers’ Choice At The Tour de France

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Many riders chasing the yellow jersey will be wearing apparel from Nalini and MOA Sport; replica gear available from Albabici.com OXNARD, Calif., and CASTEL D’ARIO, Italy -Many of the favorites chasing the maillot jaune in this month’s 100th Tour de France will be wearing technically advanced apparel from Nalini and MOA Sport, announced Gianluca Caliari, … Read more