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9 Great Things I’ve Learned As A New Ice Hockey Goalie

15 June, 202213 June, 2022 by Wandering Justin
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

Categories Fitness, Gear Tags beer league, goalie, hockey, oceanside arena Leave a comment

A List of the Best Bike Deals — and the Worst!

8 November, 2021 by Wandering Justin
best bike deals

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

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5 Thoughts About Sidi Dragon 5 Bike Shoes

29 November, 202125 October, 2021 by Wandering Justin
sidi 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
… Read the rest
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I Tested 3 Full-Suspension Bikes. Here’s the One I Liked Best.

5 October, 20214 October, 2021 by Wandering Justin

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

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Vittoria Bike Shoes — 7 Helpful Things to Know

5 October, 202113 September, 2021 by Wandering Justin
best bike deals

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

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Review: Speedplay Comp Pedals (Updated 10/21)

22 October, 202112 August, 2021 by Wandering Justin

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
… Read the rest
Categories Gear Tags cleats, pedals, road bike pedals, speedplay Leave a comment

The Black Shorts: The Review That Reveals All

7 November, 202113 July, 2021 by Wandering Justin
black shorts cheap bike shorts

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
… Read the rest
Categories Gear Tags bike shorts, black bibs, black shorts, cheap bike shorts 2 Comments

DIY Titanium Anodizing for Bikes: Helpful Tips to Personalize Your Frame

31 January, 20221 July, 2021 by Wandering Justin
diy titanium anodizng

DIY Titanium Anodizing at a Glance

The post will cover:

        • Getting Started — Basic Supplies
        • How to Anodize Titanium the Basic Way
        • What Colors Can
… Read the rest
Categories Gear Tags cricut, diy, titanium anodizing, titanium bike Leave a comment

Does the Cycliq Fly 12CE Really Suck That Much?

6 June, 202127 May, 2021 by Wandering Justin
cycliq fly12ce

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

Categories Gear, Uncategorized Tags bike cameras, bike dashcam, complaints about cycliq fly Leave a comment

Hardtail versus Full Suspension (Updated 10/2021)

4 October, 202121 March, 2021 by Wandering Justin
buying a bike in 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

Categories Gear Tags domahidy, hardtail versus full suspension, rocky mountain demo tour, Rocky Mountain Instinct 70 Carbon, Santa Cruz, singlespeed, Viral Bikes 2 Comments

5 Important Types of Bike Accessories for New Cyclists — UPDATE Oct. 2021

14 October, 20214 February, 2021 by Wandering Justin
Prescott Circle Trail

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

Categories Gear Tags bike accessories, bike helmet, bike lights, bike shorts, bottle cages 2 Comments

How to Buy a Full-Suspension Bike – 2021

17 September, 202129 January, 2021 by Wandering Justin

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
… Read the rest
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4 Awesome and Random Short Bike Gear Reviews

29 March, 202124 January, 2021 by Wandering Justin
sidi bike shoes

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

Categories Gear Tags boie body scrubber, bontrager blendr, bontrager circuit MIPS, SIDI Dragon 5, supacaz fly bottle cage Leave a comment

Thinking About Buying a Bike in 2021?

23 March, 202121 January, 2021 by Wandering Justin
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
… Read the rest
Categories Gear Tags buying a bike, gravel bike, mountain bike 2 Comments

Forget the Tesla Killer. Which Electric SUVs are a Subaru Killer?

15 December, 202029 November, 2020 by Wandering Justin

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

Categories Gear Tags EV cargo space, Ford Mach E, ground clearance, Nissan Ariya, subaru Forester, tesla model y, VW ID4 Leave a comment

How to Safely Transport Bikes on a Car

12 January, 202127 November, 2020 by Wandering Justin
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

Categories Gear Tags 1UP bike rack, bike racks, hitch mounted bike racks, Kuat NV, roof racks, Yakima Leave a comment

Who Makes the Best Cork Yoga Mat?

9 October, 20215 November, 2020 by Wandering Justin
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

Categories Gear Tags best cork yoga mat, yoga, yoga mat review Leave a comment

3 Steel Road Bikes for 2020 and Beyond (Updated 9/21)

4 October, 202129 October, 2020 by Wandering Justin
steel road bikes for 2020

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

Categories Gear Tags gravel bikes, road bike, road-plus bike Leave a comment

8 Versatile Camping Essentials for New Campers

18 January, 20214 October, 2020 by Wandering Justin
Skaftafell, camp, Iceland

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
… Read the rest
Categories Gear Tags Camping, gear, outdoor skills Leave a comment

Testing the SOS Hydration Mix

17 August, 2020 by Wandering Justin
sos hydration

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

Categories Fitness, Gear, Tastes Tags CarboRocket Half Evil, EFS, gnarly, hydration, Nuun, Skratch, SOS hydration Leave a comment
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