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.

Harlot Catches Beaver Fever

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I love it when people have as much fun writing as I do. Here’s a press release from Harlot Clothing Company. Santa Fe, NM February 22, 2011 “It‘s a project to turn bad beavers into good beavers,” says Jennifer Steketee, president of Harlot Clothing Company, when asked about the environmental project Harlot has partnered with. … Read more

Ambassadors Seek Prescott Bicycle Solutions through Trip

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Prescott, Arizona –February 21, 2010 -In late March, ambassadors from Prescott, Arizona will have the opportunity to travel to Amsterdam in the Netherlands and on to Sevilla, Spain to meet with top officials. Their goal is to find pertinent solutions for making Prescott more bicycle friendly. The trip is being coordinated by One Street, an … Read more

Agion, continued

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This is a follow up to my Agion post, about the shirt that I’ve been testing. My goal is to push the limits of the antimicrobial treatment and see what it takes to get the shirt to ripen up a bit. As unappealing as that may sound, I just stay focused on the end result. … Read more

RideOut Technologies Update

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As luck would have it, I’m bringing you a fairly exclusive scoop, as the RideOut website doesn’t reflect this information, and their press release hasn’t even been sent out yet. I’ve been following RideOut Technologies and their Carbon Comfort saddle since I first saw it at Interbike 2009, as it seems to be a well … Read more

Upcoming reviews

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Just a quick preview of what I’m working on as far as product reviews: The Geigerrig Rig 700 hydration pack is being reviewed and compared to the CamelBak Charge 450. A multi hydration bottle review for hot and cold drinks, on and off the bike. Participants currently include Clean Bottle, Hydro Flask, CamelBak Groove and … Read more

What?

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I don’t know which is more confusing – the “writer’s” questionable writing skills, or the Sbyke itself, but combining some bicycle bits with a scooter or skateboard is hardly anything new. If you want bicycle handlebars and a decent sized front wheel, get a Kickbike instead. The Sbyke looks like it would have both its … Read more