9 Great Things I’ve Learned As A New Ice Hockey Goalie
The last time I put on a set of goalie pads, I was in my 20s. Now at 48, I got the urge to play … Read the rest
Gear
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A List of the Best Bike Deals — and the Worst!
I have a love-hate relationship with what some consider the best bike deals, whether that means bikes, frames, components clothes or other accessories.
There are … Read the rest
5 Thoughts About Sidi Dragon 5 Bike Shoes
Sidi Dragon 5 Shoes at a Glance
- Expensive at about $400
- Excellent fit thanks to the solid Tecno-3 Push System
- Treads can wear fast and
I Tested 3 Full-Suspension Bikes. Here’s the One I Liked Best.
I tested three full-suspension bikes in 2021 — all of them were far more slack in their angles and had far shorter stems than my … Read the rest
Vittoria Bike Shoes — 7 Helpful Things to Know
Vittoria Bike Shoes at a Glance
Thinking about picking up some Vittoria bike shoes? Here’s some helpful “too long didn’t read” info for you. If … Read the rest
Review: Speedplay Comp Pedals (Updated 10/21)
Speedplay Comp Pedals at a Glance
$150
- +The new cleat is easier to walk in, while giving up nothing while pedaling.
- +Quality customer service from
The Black Shorts: The Review That Reveals All
Black Shorts At a Glance
- Decent price of $40.
- The chamois reminds me of an old pair of Castellis I had 15 years ago.
- The
DIY Titanium Anodizing for Bikes: Helpful Tips to Personalize Your Frame
DIY Titanium Anodizing at a Glance
The post will cover:
- Getting Started — Basic Supplies
- How to Anodize Titanium the Basic Way
- What Colors Can
Does the Cycliq Fly 12CE Really Suck That Much?
I’ve been riding with a Cycliq Fly 12CE bike camera for a few years now. When I first got it, Facebook served up a suggestion … Read the rest
Hardtail versus Full Suspension (Updated 10/2021)
[I originally published this hardtail versus full suspension bike blog post in March of 2020, right when COVID-19 started to hit. It just got a … Read the rest
5 Important Types of Bike Accessories for New Cyclists — UPDATE Oct. 2021
A Roundup of Bike Accessories
At a Glance
Bike accessories can be just as important as the shiny new bike you’re buying. Here’s a quick … Read the rest
How to Buy a Full-Suspension Bike – 2021
How to Buy a Full-Suspension Bike at a Glance
- Try Rental Bikes
- Get Familiar With Geometry
- Think About Frame Material
- Don’t Obsess About Parts
- Considerations
4 Awesome and Random Short Bike Gear Reviews
When I buy new bike stuff, it’s usually because I broke something I already had or I just wore it out. And it generally doesn’t … Read the rest
Thinking About Buying a Bike in 2021?
Here’s a handy roundup of advice for people buying a bike in 2021. Here’s what we’ll cover:
- Hybrid Bikes
- Gravel Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Random Thoughts
Forget the Tesla Killer. Which Electric SUVs are a Subaru Killer?
The current bunch of new and soon-to-be released electric SUVs are a weird crop. They look like SUVs, sure. But are they really just 21st … Read the rest
How to Safely Transport Bikes on a Car
How to Safely Transport Bikes on a Car:
At a Glance
Here are the main ways to transport bikes safely on a car. This article … Read the rest
Who Makes the Best Cork Yoga Mat?
I’ve used a cork yoga mat since 2015. I bought it after being fed up with using regular mats in a hot yoga studio. … Read the rest
3 Steel Road Bikes for 2020 and Beyond (Updated 9/21)
3 Great Steel Road Bikes for 2020 and Beyond
Read on to find out what’s up with steel road bikes in the carbon-fiber era, plus … Read the rest
8 Versatile Camping Essentials for New Campers
Camping Essentials at a Glance
- Light sources
- A decent fixed-blade knife
- Tools for starting a fire
- A way to carry and collect water
- The super-versatile
Testing the SOS Hydration Mix
Hydration is the difference between a good ride and a low-down, cramp-filled, no-good sufferfest that will make you regret ever getting on a bicycle (or … Read the rest