Blackburn Grid 13 Multi-Tool Review

Blackburn‘s Grid 13 Multi-tool hits a nice sweet spot between having what you need for a longer biking adventure, and portability. The tool is compact and will fit great in the bag of your choice or even your pocket. It weighs in at 142g (5oz.), so you‘ll barely notice it is there at all. The … Read more

Rudy Project Synform Glasses

The Synform from Rudy Project is their flagship eyewear for a broad range of activities. These high performance glasses are made in Italy, with a light weight frame that folds, along with photochromic lenses that go from almost clear to dark grey. Weighing just 1.15 ounces (33 grams), these are plenty light, but heavy on cool features. There … Read more

The Lander Timp Messenger Bag

The Lander Timp Messenger Bag arrived at my doorstep a few weeks ago.  Lander is a relatively new company based in Utah, and has recently expanded their lineup with the Timp backpacks and the messenger bag.  I‘ve put the Timp messenger bag through its paces since it arrived. For work, I travel a bit and … Read more

Introducing the Speedvagen OG1

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