Recreational shooting and other stuff
Brian Each year at trade shows like Interbike and Outdoor Retailer, new products are released with great fanfare. Some of them are brilliant, others, not so much. All too often, I am reminded of the greatest inside joke of the movie Drillbit Taylor – Adam Baldwin’s line “That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard”. I can … Read more
I’d like to think that we’re pretty sensible when it comes to product reviews, but after considering a recent review of Noggs Sport Glasses, it’s easy to see how we might be viewed otherwise. So we’re rating these “Chuck Norris Tough”! Backed by a parent company with more than 20 years in the industry, Noggs … Read more
Vintage and modern bike displays, bar, ‘City Style’ fashion show and ARTCRANK installation highlight category SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – August 29, 2011 – To celebrate urban cycling and give the fast-growing category a dedicated platform, Interbike will debut the Urban Yard, presented by Chrome Industries at the industry trade show Sept. 14-16. “Urban cycling … Read more
When approximately half the students returning to school from their summer break will be toting their school supplies in a JanSport backpack, you know the company must be doing something right. And it’s an awesome way to build brand loyalty, especially given that their product line is not limited to school bags, but includes camping … Read more
Even though I’ve been exchanging emails with Jeri Rutherford for nearly two years now, I had no idea just how much trouble she went through to bring her Carbon Comfort Saddles to market. What I did know was that she had a unique and effective design, but that there were a few obstacles to overcome … Read more
This summer, University of Toronto engineering students will be heading to Battle Mountain, Nevada, with the Vortex, their carbon fiber rocket of a recumbent. While they already hold a couple of records, they’re shooting for the top speed record of 133km/h, which is an incredible 83MPH – quite impressive for a human-powered recumbent bicycle. To … Read more