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Michelin DH22 & DH34 Tires.

If there is one good thing that has come out of COVID-19 supply chain issues, it's that it has opened me up to other options for parts.

Chris Armstrong

Feb 18, 2022 · 3 min read

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Orange Seal Tubeless kit.

It wasn't going particularly well for me that morning. It had started with a flat, which I replaced, then I promptly pinched the tube with the tire iron putting it back together.

Chris Armstrong

Sep 17, 2021 · 3 min read

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Leatt 4.0 Full Face Helmet

Truth be told, this is my second Leatt Full Face Helmet.  My previous helmet was a Leatt DBX 5.0, which served me well for a couple years of riding.

Jack Armstrong

Sep 10, 2021 · 1 min read

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Reviewed: 2021 Specialized Diverge Carbon Expert

Riding ‘off road’ on a road bike is nothing new. I have seen lots of days-gone-by pics of Tour de France riders with a tubular slung around their shoulders riding dirt roads.

Dale Tiessen

Aug 22, 2021 · 8 min read

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VelociRAX Bike Rack Review

Last year I finally bought a truck, something I’ve never had. With a SUV, I’ve always used a Yakima HoldUp and optionally a HoldUp +2 when I need to carry 4 bikes. On the pickup, that set up seemed very long and I was quickly looking for a different solution.

Dale Tiessen

Aug 3, 2021 · 5 min read

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2021 Rocky Mountain Instinct C70 Ride Review

If you’re like me, 2021 left you scrambling for a bike this spring. Having sold off my 2020 Santa Cruz Megatower, feeling it was a bit too much bike for me, I had settled on getting a more trail oriented bike for 2021.

Dale Tiessen

Jul 22, 2021 · 7 min read

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Pearl Izumi Elevate Insulated Jacket

As you get older, you start to realize that what people were trying to tell you when you were younger actually makes a lot of sense.  

Chris Armstrong

May 7, 2021 · 2 min read

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Specialized Women's Phenom Comp With MIMIC.

I’ve been riding bikes all my life. Hand-me-down bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes, commuter bikes, even BMX. My butt is acquainted with bike saddles, but it has been an awkward relationship and painful at times.

Joelle Tiessen

Mar 24, 2021 · 2 min read

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Reviewed: Leatt DBX 6.5 Neck Brace.

I have been a strong proponent of neck braces since they came out. Reducing the chance of a high neck injury in the case of a crash makes so much sense, so I bought version 1 of the Leatt neck brace and have used it from everything from biking, to BMX racing, mx and snowmobiling.

Chris Armstrong

Feb 8, 2021 · 4 min read

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‘2020’ Santa Cruz Megatower.

a name-calling bully, but one you want in your corner when things get rowdy.

Dale Tiessen

Nov 14, 2020 · 9 min read

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Leatt Chest Protector 3.5

"So why aren't you wearing one? " Nothing like the wise words of a twelve year old to smack you in the face as you are getting ready to head out to the bike park.

Chris Armstrong

Oct 20, 2020 · 3 min read

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Bontrager Starvos WaveCel Cycling Helmet First Impression.

Who gets excited by helmets? Probably not most cyclists, unless they happen to find something matchy matchy to their bike or kit.

Dale Tiessen

Jun 25, 2020 · 4 min read

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Spank Wing 12 VibrocoreTM Drop Bar

As a follow up to a recent initial ride impressions that I have written on my new Trek Checkpoint gravel bike, here are some thought on a new gravel-specific drop bar, made by Spank Industries who is a well known player in the MTB world of cockpit parts and rims.

Dale Tiessen

Jun 22, 2020 · 5 min read

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Chase Bike Vest 50 oz

The first time I saw the Chase Bike Vest I thought it was a bit hokee. If you are going to wear something while riding, why would you choose a vest over a low volume backpack? I mean isn't it just a smaller version of a small backpack anyways?

Chris Armstrong

May 26, 2020 · 1 min read

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The Robert Axle Project.

I'm going to be honest. Axle's aren't something that crosses my mind all the time. They are more of a set and forget, maybe check every couple of rides to make sure they are still tight.

Chris Armstrong

Apr 6, 2020 · 1 min read

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2019 TREK Checkpoint SL6 Review

Full disclosure, this is my first gravel bike. When gravel bikes entered the scene a few years, I initially remarked to myself this was another bike industry push to create something new and drive sales.

Dale Tiessen

Mar 29, 2020 · 10 min read

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Bontrager Blaze WaveCel helmet

Bontrager released the Blaze WaveCel helmet half way through the season last year and it has a new take on the rotational injury protection.

Chris Armstrong

Mar 28, 2020 · 1 min read

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Bontrager Rally Shoes

Bontrager released a new pair of the clippless Rally shoes this summer, with clean lines and a smooth design, right out of the box they look super nice and have a good feeling of being durable and long lasting.

Chris Armstrong

Jan 18, 2020 · 1 min read