Brian

Owner/Editor of Industryoutsider.com, outdoor enthusiast, photographer, animal lover, and collector of gadgets, cameras, knives, and firearms. Recreational shooter, and 2A supporter. Former competitive cyclist. Life's too short to take things to seriously. Have fun. A bad day outdoors beats a good day at the office every time.

Cycling and music

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No, this isn’t going to be a post about some great band that rides bikes, or some bicycle/music festival. It’s about another clueless individual who’s now dead because he rode with his iPod or MP3 player. Don’t get me wrong, I really love my music. For some folks, it’s a great motivator when you’re out … Read more

Las Vegas PD

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I spent the last week in Las Vegas with my wife, and couldn’t help but notice the cops on bikes. The ones I saw were on flat black Cannondales, with some mods for police duty. While I commend them for riding in 100+ weather with kevlar under their bright yellow shirts, some of their actions … Read more

Pedalite

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Yeah, it snowed today. Just like yesterday, and the day before. Puts a cramp on getting out and riding, or even taking photos for reviews. But a quick search of Youtube indicates that trying to get decent video for one of my latest reviews would have been a lesson in futility. So read on, and … Read more

Bikeage!

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I happened to catch some of Dave Scrod’s designs while browsing a forum, and after visiting his bikeage! site, came away impressed not only with his modest yet striking designs, but also his simple philosophy regarding the products he sells: “The mission of bikeage! is simple: to create and offer straightforward, quality products to fellow … Read more

Wabi Cycles Classic review, part two

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It’s been well over two months since I got my Wabi Cycles Classic, and with some infrequent cooperation from the weather, I’ve finally managed to put enough miles on it to give it a fair review. Since part one focused on the components and build options, part two is going to be about ride quality. … Read more