Boker Balisong Bottle Opener

Boker recently sent us their Balisong Bottle Opener for review. This tactical bar tool is based on a butterfly knife, but without the blade. Instead, the black handles are contrasted nicely by a stonewash finished 440 steel bottle opener. At about 8-1/4 inches and 4.5 ounces, it feels like a proper butterfly knife. Just pop the lock with your … Read more

Greg LeMond, America‘s Only Recognized TdF Winner

America‘s Only Recognized Tour de France Winner, Greg LeMond, Celebrated in New Book Devoted to His Entire Career Boulder, CO, USA ‘” November, 2016 ‘” Greg LeMond is America‘s only recognized Tour de France winner, yet his three Tour victories tell only part of his story. LeMond changed cycling more than any other rider in the … Read more

Glukos – Where Energy Meets Science

Glukos is a line of energy products for athletes, but with a twist. Usually, when these sort of products are the result of the science of nutrition, they fail our taste buds. But Glukos manages to meet the energy needs of athletes, without tasting like it was made in a lab. And they’ve spread that science … Read more

The Sunset Hat from Sunday Afternoons

When my wife first tried on the Sunset Hat from Sunday Afternoons, she did something she doesn’t usually do. She asked me to get her one. You see, my wife is not really big on hats. It’s not that she doesn’t like them. It’s that she can’t seem to find one that she feels look good … Read more

Stoptix Bicycle Brake Light

Last month, at Interbike, I saw the Stoptix Bicycle Brake Light. While at the MechOptix booth, I spoke with Jeff Hammock, the guy that created this little light. It’s the first bicycle light that I’ve seen which is an actual brake light. And thanks to some fancy tech, its operation is seamless and automatic. Inside the light is … Read more

Axiom Tempest Hydracore Panniers

Tempest Hydracore P27 panniers

The Tempest Hydracore P27 panniers from Axiom are the perfect way for me to carry more gear on my bike. Some days, that meant snacks and an extra layer. Other days, I bravely threw a camera and a couple of lenses in one of them. Either way, they never let me down. I’m certainly not … Read more