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.

LensMaster RH-2 Gimbal

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The LensMaster RH-2 Gimbal is designed for large and heavy lenses, such as those favored by wildlife photographers. I’m lucky enough to be able to shoot with a Sigma 300-800 f5.6 lens. Sadly, at 12.9 pounds, this huge hunk of glass does not play well with even the more expensive ballheads. So a few emails back … Read more

Introducing the Speedvagen OG1

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The Vanilla Workshop is proud to introduce the OG1 road machine, the first model in the Speedvagen Ready-Made program. With the Speedvagen Ready-Made program, you get our very best workhorse race machine -designed, built, painted and assembled in The Vanilla Workshop. Bringing a new definition of handbuilt bicycle to the market. Speedvagen was born from … Read more

CTi – Ultimate Titanium EDC Belt

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When I offered to review the CTi Ultimate Titanium EDC Belt from Carbon Tactics, it wasn’t just so I could try it out ahead of their Kickstarter campaign. I had been looking for a durable, good looking belt that would not only keep my pants up, but one that would also work well with all … Read more

Smoove Lube Enters U.S. Market

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“One Application” Lube Proven at Cape Epic, Ready for Global Domination (Monterey, CA) April 14, 2016 – – Smoove™, the number one bike lube from South Africa, is coming to America to obliterate the crowded field of competitors now filling up the counters at your local bike shop. Find out why at Sea Otter Booth … Read more

Hydro Flask Receives Two Red Dot Design Awards

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  Bend, OR (April 14, 2016) -Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks now in the Housewares segment of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE), has won two Red Dot design awards for its 64 oz Wide Mouth Growler and Flex Cap products. A Red Dot award is recognized around … Read more

OMATA: World’s First Analog GPS Speedometer

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We are more than a little excited to share OMATA with our readers. Modern road cycling has seen some big advances in the tech that goes into our rides, from sophisticated carbon fiber layups, and proprietary blends in steel, aluminum, and titanium, to electronic shifting. All of these make for bikes that don’t just go fast, but some are like … Read more