If you’ve been following our ebike reviews for a while, you’ll recognize the name Puckipuppy. This is review number four for us from the brand…and at this point, we kind of know what to...
Smith has been doing high-performance eyewear longer than most of us have been pretending that our sunglasses “aren’t about style, they’re about function.” From skiing to trail running to mountain biking and gravel grinding,...
Castelli has been in the high-end cycling game longer than most of us have been pretending we don’t care about our FTP. Known for performance apparel that borders on obsessive engineering, the Italian brand...
For reference, I have been sporting a similar Castelli Jacket, the Castelli Alpha RoS, that I reviewed a good 7.5 years ago. And guess what, it is still a very vital part of my...
I have had plenty of flashing lights over my cycling career. About 10 years ago, I started adding the DRL (daytime running lights) to my bike rides. Being visible on the bike is always...
Electric bikes have shifted the landscape of bike maintenance. With heavier frames, higher torque requirements, and electrical integration, eBike repair isn’t your typical wrench-and-go operation. You need precision, range, and the right tools to...
Let’s talk about a name you might not have heard before but should absolutely have on your eBike radar: Puckipuppy. Yeah, the name sounds like something you’d name your childhood stuffed animal, but don’t...
Puckipuppy has been carving out a name for itself in the ebike space with models that deliver reliable performance without the premium price tag. When we reviewed their Labrador e-bike, we came away impressed...
The Smith Jetstream TT MIPS helmet is geared toward any cyclist wanting to find a more aero position either in a road time trial or triathlon. I dabble in both arenas, and usually do...
A bike stand. Humble, functional, unchanging. For decades, it’s been the quiet sidekick of the home wrench-turner…always ready when the chain skips or the derailleur acts up. Just a steel post and a clamp,...
The sleek and clean look of the Giro Imperial II, adorned with the BOA Li2 Dial, definitely caught my attention. The design of the BOA Dial is simple, yet still quite functional with the...
Since its launch in 2014, Velocio has consistently produced exceptional cycling apparel that blends high-performance features with eco-conscious practices. Known initially for ensuring women had access to premium cycling gear, Velocio has expanded to...
I’ll admit, I don’t see Saris racks nearly as often on the road as I do Thule, Kuat, or 1UP. But after spending time with the Saris MHS 2-Bike Hitch Rack, I’m wondering why....
Have you ever used a piece of gear that feels like it was designed by someone who’s taken a few hard knocks, learned from every one of them, and come back with calloused hands...
When it comes to hauling snacks, tools, or a phone with questionable battery life on a long ride, a top tube bag can be a game changer…or a knee-rubbing, wobbly disaster. Enter the Tailfin...
If you’ve been watching the evolution of e-bikes over the past few years, you know the field has become crowded with contenders…but not all brands carry the same weight. Heybike has been steadily earning...
Let’s cut the fat right off the bone. Mokwheel. We’ve kicked the tires on their ebikes, thrashed them around, and walked away impressed. They build solid machines, ones that don’t just talk the talk...
Let’s talk about Qronge. Sounds like a rejected fruit, or maybe a clandestine operative from a forgotten Cold War novel. But here we are, staring down the barrel of one of their latest creations,...
Retrospec isn’t a newcomer to the two-wheeled game, but with the Valen Rev+, they’re signaling a bolder intent. They’ve long been known for approachable bikes, but this model stakes a claim in the burgeoning...
Feedback Sports, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, has long been a trusted name in professional and enthusiast cycling circles. Known for their rock-solid mobile repair stands and thoughtfully engineered tools, their design ethos centers on...
