BIKETUBE Tire Pliers

BIKETUBE has come out with a new product called Tire Pliers. If you’ve spent a lot of time on the trail or road with your bike, you have probably needed to remove the chain. This could have been for maintenance, or worse, a mid-ride disaster. So how about a tire lever and chain tool combination so light and compact … Read more

Storm Protector Hooded Solid Softshell Jacket from Walls

With a name like Storm Protector, I had high hopes for this softshell jacket. And since it’s from from Walls, I wasn’t let down. That’s because Walls is a name long associated with durable work wear. So their move into the outdoor market was supported by their years of experience in materials, design, and workmanship. They’re … Read more

Injinji – New Products, Website, and Showroom

Injinji makes innovative socks that perform great.  Injinji sock liners are a personal favorite of mine.  These guys are expanding their product lines both for men and women.  In addition to the new socks, they‘ve developed a new website and are adding a showroom.  Check out the press release below. Mark Injinji Launches New Website, … Read more

Cyclists, now you can Ask A Pro

In ASK A PRO, Phil Gaimon Answers Every Question You Have Ever Wanted to Ask About Cycling  Boulder, CO, USA – Despite the howling protests from his peers, no one‘s ever been more willing to spill the beans on what it‘s really like inside the pro cycling peloton than the sarcastic scribe Phil Gaimon. Building on the outrageous … Read more

Sierra Designs Frontcountry Bed for Comfort at Camp

The Sierra Designs Frontcountry Bed is not your usual sleeping bag.  Sierra Designs introduced the Backcountry Bed around three years ago and the Frontcountry Bed shares the same overall design.  The differences between these two are right there in the name.  Where the Backcountry Bed is kept light, the Frontcountry Bed a heavier and bulkier … Read more