Getting old sucks, might as well have a nice bike
My initial impressions of the thru-axles that came with the Lynskey GR300 titanium frameset were very negative, and they only got worse with use. I had a feeling they were going to get replaced with Robert Axle Project axles, and that’s exactly what I did. So much better!!!…
The Lynskey GR300 frameset forms the foundation of their GR300 titanium gravel bike. I opted for the internal cable routed version, but much of what will be discussed in this video is also relevant for the external version. This is a pretty long video, and a significant portion is specific to building the frameset, so I’ve provided an index below with some time codes to break up into more manageable topical chunks.…
The Bryton Rider 750 is a color touchscreen with a massive feature set, including: ANT+ Radar (Varia), Electronic Shifting (Di2/eTAP), Navigation, Smart Trainer (ANT+ FE-C), and Wi-Fi support. With 20 hours of claimed battery life, even when not considering the price it’s a competent entry into the cycling computer market. Now let’s consider the price. Bryton Rider 750 E (just the head unit): USD $269.95 / UK £219.95 / Australia $429.95 /…
I like to ride in the winter, but I hate having cold hands. So I picked up this pair of Pearl Izumi AmFIB lobster gloves hoping that they would be exactly what I was looking for from a cold weather riding glove.…
I really like the Vittoria Corsa Speed Graphene 2 0 TLR tire, but it’s not without it set of trade-offs that might make it difficult to live with. This one got a little long, so if you just want the TLDW; skip to 7:15.…
Aero? Maybe, but definitely quieter, and great looking. This helmet nails the ergonomics, well, with one exception.…
A helmet is a helmet. Right? Well, not exactly. There’s a lot that needs to go right for a helmet to work, and unfortunately the Bontrager Specter WaveCel gets most of that wrong.…
I figured the best way to properly break in the new Revolt was to ride the trail where I destroyed the first one. Took a break at the scene to do a little crash analysis and talk about how I plan to fight the last war.…
The Hiplok Z LOK and Z LOK COMBO are an excellent way to raise the security bar when you need to step away from you bicycle. Convenient for you, inconvenient for opportunistic thieves.…
It’s easy to think about tubeless valves as all being the same, but that’s not the case. These Orange Seal VersaValve 80mm Tubeless Valve Stems are a fantastic option for a few reasons; making them stand out from competitive options. …