Upcoming reviews

Just a quick preview of what I’m working on as far as product reviews: The Geigerrig Rig 700 hydration pack is being reviewed and compared to the CamelBak Charge 450. A multi hydration bottle review for hot and cold drinks, on and off the bike. Participants currently include Clean Bottle, Hydro Flask, CamelBak Groove and … Read more

What?

I don’t know which is more confusing – the “writer’s” questionable writing skills, or the Sbyke itself, but combining some bicycle bits with a scooter or skateboard is hardly anything new. If you want bicycle handlebars and a decent sized front wheel, get a Kickbike instead. The Sbyke looks like it would have both its … Read more

BikeGlow Safety Lights

While simple and clever are high on my list of qualities to look for in any product, fun counts for a lot too. The BikeGlow Safety Light easily fits the bill there. Designed in bike-friendly Santa Cruz, California, the $24.95 BikeGlow Safety Light is a 10 foot long electroluminescent tube attached to a lightweight, waterproof … Read more

PocketToolX – Serious Tools, Simple Design

I should start a new post category, and call it “Guy stuff”. That’s not meant to be sexist in any way, I just don’t think most women get excited about tools you can carry around in your pocket and show off to your friends. Either way, PocketToolX would certainly fit in that category. They’re a … Read more

How do these guys get elected?

I like to read other blogs when I have the spare time. Yes, that’s almost never. But Copenhagenize has such a cool name, I gotta peek once in a while. And when I read this article, about Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President, it immediately reminded me of Eric Ulrich. Read the article, and don’t skip … Read more