Prestacycle TorqRatchet and T-Handle Ratchet

We love it when Prestacycle releases new products, and their TorqRatchet and T-Handle Ratchet are no exception. These two new tools are great for anyone who regularly works on a bicycle. Even better, they have plenty of uses outside of bicycle maintenance. I’ve had the original Prestaratchet since 2012, and it’s come in handy for … Read more

Islabikes Launches the All-New Beinn 27

Versatile Children’s Bike with Size-Appropriate 27.5″ Wheels for Older Children If you’re serious about getting your pre-teen into road cycling, Islabikes has just the bike for you. Well, for your child. They just launched their new Beinn 27. As the name suggests, the new Beinn features a 27.5” wheel size, which is a first in this … Read more

$20k for a bicycle? Check out this custom from SAGE Titanium Bicycles

Every year at Interbike, I would check out the latest in road bikes, and shake my head. Lighter frames, lighter wheels, electronic shifting. And a huge price tag. Meanwhile, mountain bikes were getting better suspension, better brakes, and different wheel and tire size options. Yet pricing remained somehow more affordable. Now, I’m not saying I … Read more

Helly Hansen Verglas – a light jacket for layering

After several months with the Helly Hansen Verglas, I’ve found it to be my ideal light jacket. Other than some blizzard-like conditions, I wore it nearly every day this past winter. It’s got a ton of smart features, and covers a wide temperature range. That last part is important, especially in Utah. A few weeks … Read more

DZR Introduces Limited S240 LTD

The Limited Edition Shoe For Bikepacking From DZR May, 2018 ‘” SAN FRANCISCO, CA – DZR – www.dzrshoes.com – introduces the S240 LTD, an embodiment of DZR‘s fundamental belief that style can be infused with function to create a better cycle-centric lifestyle. The S24O is a term coined by Grant Peterson of Rivendell Bicycle Works. It‘s an acronym for … Read more

Henry Repeating Arms Honors Texas Heroes

I’m sharing this in part because I agree that this sort of bravery should be recognized. But also because there can never be enough positive press for the firearms industry. Criminals make the front page, while good guys get the back page, or no mention at all. So kudos to Anthony Imperato for acknowledging these … Read more