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

Sol Jam – Music All Day and Night

Sol Jam Bluetooth speaker from ECOXGEAR

When I saw the Sol Jam Bluetooth speaker at the ECOXGEAR booth during this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, I was intrigued. We’ve seen all sorts of Bluetooth speakers, but this one has a built-in solar panel. A quick look at the numbers revealed that it can indeed run all day, and night, with a little help … Read more

Canfield Brothers ‘Boosts‘ Nimble 9 for 2017

Iconic steel hardtail 29er gets refreshed with updated geometry and Boost 148 hub spacing.   Canfield Brothers, high-end boutique mountain bike manufacturer, offers the fourth generation of its iconic steel Nimble 9 29er hardtail. This newest model features refinements which keep the brand at the top of their game.   Fresh for 2017, the Nimble 9 Boost sports … Read more