Random Bits

Almost missed this one in my inbox. Since I despise velcro, I’m hoping to give this a closer look. The idea of using really small, powerful magnets in this application makes a lot of sense, unless it interferes with electronics or a compass. We’ll try to get one for review, and possibly for an upcoming … Read more

I think Alex got so excited by their customer service, he forgot to tell us about the product. Expect a follow up. – Brian When it comes to bike things, I prefer to buy from my local shop when possible.   It‘s not just because they‘re a great group of guys (and gal) and I want … Read more

When you’re going out for a long ride, bringing along proper hydration plus something to snack on is absolutely critical. You’ve got to replace fluids and fuel your body. And it’s no secret that most cyclists love hot dogs. Few things are better than a delicious hot dog mid-ride. But how do you carry a … Read more

One of our followers on Facebook mentioned the ZBoard, a product we had not heard of before. We checked out their website (www.zboardshop.com) and were surprised to see an electric skateboard. Now, we’ve seen mountain boards, which are noisy gas-powered, monster tire-equipped snowboards for the summer, but the ZBoard is like their complacent, polar opposite … Read more

For Third Straight Year, Company Will Donate Money From Sale of Each Pair of Popular Lacey™Sunglasses For the third consecutive year, leading protective eyewear manufacturer Wiley X®, Inc. will be raising thousands of dollars for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF), through an ongoing fundraising program linked to sales of its popular Lacey™sunglasses.  Throughout 2012, … Read more