Random Bits

We’ve been fans of Vargo products for some time now, and are always excited when they come up with something new. What’s not to like when it comes to titanium knives, stoves, cookware, bottles, flasks, and more? Just in time for winter fun, they have their 3.8 ounce pocket cleats. That’s a mere 110 grams … Read more

Nascar crashes. Fender benders. Celebrity weddings. Everyone loves a good train wreck. And bicycle forums are no different. After nearly five years, the infamous “Bicycle Safety – The Math of Speed.” thread on Twospoke.com was finally locked. Over the years, it racked up some impressive numbers. The 17 pages and 168 replies were hardly legendary on their own. … Read more

I’d like to think that 2014 was a good year for this site. The contributors all had fun testing cool gear, and based on the traffic, it seems our readers enjoyed more and more of the content we presented. That’s really all I can ask for, as we wrap up the 8th year of Industry … Read more

OXNARD, Calif. — Best known for its lightweight and stylish road and MTB helmets, LIMAR has now added eyewear to its product offerings in the US, to be distributed exclusively by Albabici of Oxnard, Calif. (www.albabici.com). ‘‹ Limar OF6 – Interchangeable lenses Limar F60 LIMAR is offering a wide range of eyewear for American customers: … Read more

Back in September, we checked out Smelly Proof bags. This company makes a line of storage bags that are medical grade, durable, reusable, and indispensable to the outdoor enthusiast. After testing a variety of sizes, I’d gladly declare them to be one of our top ten “must have” items that we’ve seen this year, simply because … Read more