I had high hopes for the JOIN Cycling adaptive training plan/app. Unfortunately, some rough edges make it difficult to recommend.…
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July 2, 2024
JOIN Cycling Coach & Training
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May 30, 2024
Xpedo CXR Pro
I picked up the CXR Pro pedals for my road bike about two years ago. Recently something happened that made it time to do the review. Intro: 00:05 Why I have them: 00:35 General thoughts: 01:41 A problem emerges: 02:50 And then a solution (thanks Xpedo): 03:17…
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April 29, 2024
Schwalbe Tire Booster
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March 24, 2024
Challenge Strada Bianca Pro TLR/HTLR
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December 19, 2023
Far Sports / Wheelsfar Hyper Disc : First Look
First look at the newest 50mm deep, 30mm wide Far Sports Hyper wheel set (FSD50CM 30T-HLH). Weight, widths, spoke tension, and true.…
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September 7, 2023
Bryton Gardia R300L Bike Radar Tail Light
I was an early adopter of bike radar, and I remain an enthusiastic evangelist around it because I see it as a critical safety device. Until recently, there was a lack of competition in the space, so I’m thrilled to see entrants from companies like Bryton, with its Gardia R300L. Intro: 00:02 Why Bike Radar: 00:26 The Basics: 01:45 Mobile App: 02:50 Disclosure: 03:33 USB Type C FTW: 03:53 Unboxed: 04:08 Weight:…
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August 22, 2023
Mark Nolden MD / NorthShore Medical Group : Lumbar Microdiscectomy Hemilaminectomy
I am unfortunate to have had multiple surgeries, both in general and on my back. I am also unfortunate in that both of the recoveries from my lumbar microdiscectomies didn’t quite go to plan. I’m not going to repeat how I got to the place where I needed a second microdiscectomy. Or technically, a revision microdiscectomy and hemilaminectomy. I only say that to provide context; getting old sucks, but the alternative is…
The selling feature of the ENGO 2 sunglasses has to be the HUD that lets you see your running/cycling metrics on the right lens. There’s a lot to discuss, so this one ran really long. Chapter markers are provided below.…
A few months ago I posted about getting lumbar microdiscectomy to deal with an L5/S1 disc herniation. This is a review of my experience. Unfortunately, it did not go well. To be clear, this is not an indictment of this surgical technique. I know people who have had excellent results with the procedure, and there’s a very good chance that I will be lining up again for a second go, but next…
I had a feeling that the YBN SLA-H11-TI chains weren’t lasting very long, so I thought it would be interesting to run a mostly controlled experiment around how long one would last.…