Wabi gets even sexier!

I had a peek at the Wabi Cycles website the other day, and saw this stem that Richard is considering offering. The clamps are investment castings carefully brazed to oval cromoly tubing, then everything gets polished before a clear coat is applied. Damn sexy! Of course, that kind of hand-crafted art doesn’t come cheap. He … Read more

Alpinismo 45 Backpack Review

With my focus this year shifting from mostly cycling to covering more outdoor activities, High Peak’s offer to let me try out their Alpinismo 45 backpack couldn’t have come at a better time. My current pack is sized just a bit too small for day-long adventures, and after seven years, was starting to show its … Read more

CamelBak Charge 450 vs Geigerrig Rig 700 Ballistic

Over the past several months, I have had the opportunity to test two similarly-priced, but completely different, hydration packs. The folks at Geigerrig were kind enough to send me their Rig 700, and when I approached CamelBak about a comparable pack for a comparison, they provided their Charge 450. Both carry at least two liters … Read more

Restoration Project: Univega Nuovo Sport Update

Didn’t have enough time over the weekend to finish stripping the frame, but it’s nearly there. The lugs and junctions are all that’s left to finish up. Here’s a few teaser photos: It actually looks much nicer in person. Careful sanding, so I can keep the edges nice and sharp. You can clearly see the … Read more