While we personally test and review loads of products, we regularly hear about new gear not yet available for testing. To quickly share products we think you’d like to know about we sometimes run company news releases. These are unedited. We have no affiliation with the companies and are not paid to run their information. Fresh Livery Graces the 6061 All-Road After … [Read more...] about State Bicycle Co. Updates 6061 All-Road Bike
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Should You Be Afraid Of Hookless Rim Wheels?
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley We’ll get to the main topic in a minute. First, I want to point out a few more tips about chain cleaning and waxing from last week’s comments since waxing is such a popular practice. We spent the last couple of Tech Talks on it actually. If you missed them here’s part 1 and 2: Product Review: Effetto Mariposa’s Mangiacatena … [Read more...] about Should You Be Afraid Of Hookless Rim Wheels?
4 Pieces of Cycling Apparel with Polartec Technical Fabrics Reviewed
By Brandon Bilyeu Cost: Varies depending on brand using Polartec fabrics Le Col Pro Jacket: $345 Pas Normal Studios Thermal Base Layer: $110 How obtained: review samples from company Website: Polartec Power Shield Polartec Power Wool Le Col Pro Jacket Pas Normal Studios Thermal Base Layer RBR Sponsor: no Tested: 15+ hours … [Read more...] about 4 Pieces of Cycling Apparel with Polartec Technical Fabrics Reviewed
Garmin HRM-FIT Women’s Heart Rate Monitor Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Garmin Price: $149.99 Battery life: 1 year (used 1 hour per day) Battery type: CR2032 Compatible devices: Garmin smartwatches, Edge cycling computers, Apple watch, Strava app (complete list found here) Transmission: ANT+ and Bluetooth Weight: 1.9 oz (53 g) Availability: Retail and online How obtained: Company sample RBR … [Read more...] about Garmin HRM-FIT Women’s Heart Rate Monitor Review
Tucson Women’s Gravel Camp with The Cycling House
By Sheri Rosenbaum Patagonia, Arizona gravel ride. Living in the Midwest means enduring long, cold, and gloomy winters. February is the ideal time to escape and seek warmer destinations. Tucson has consistently been my top choice, having visited three times in the past six winters, traveling with friends, and planning our rides and hikes. This winter, I was hoping to … [Read more...] about Tucson Women’s Gravel Camp with The Cycling House