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Lance Armstrong, Specialized to Join Forces

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 Lance Armstrong will once again be part of the Specialized team In what is surely one of the biggest surprises of the year, Mike Sinyard, founder and chairman of Specialized Bicycle Components, shared details of a new agreement between the bicycle and component manufacturing giant, and the former cyclist. Sinyard explained that despite Armstrong’s lifetime … Read more

Snugpak Geothermal Gloves

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I recently had the opportunity to test out the heat retaining, waterproof, Snugpak Geothermal Gloves. At 8.47 ounces per pair when first hefted, my initial thought was that there must be some kind of drawback. Upon closer inspection the sense of quality construction was undeniable. My experience with outdoor textile products guided my inspection carefully … Read more

Have You Considered Internal Gearing?

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Since we’re trying to devote Friday as the official Commute By Bike! day, we’re running articles of interest to commuters. IGH or Internal Gear Hubs forgo the usual cassette-style gear cluster, and instead house the gears inside the hub, much like a car’s transmission. They can range from a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed to the super pricey, … Read more

Appalachian 75 Liter Backpack From High Sierra

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You already know what it is from the title, so I’ll cut right to the specifics. The Appalachian is a 75 liter top-loader. Its main compartment has a drawstring closure and an adjustable top lid. It’s made of High Sierra‘s exclusive Nylon Mini-Diamond Ripstop combined with their Mini-Weave Duralite, which provides for a much stronger … Read more