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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?

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May 26, 2020



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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 · Less than 2 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...

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 · Less than 2 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...

Chris Armstrong

Jan 18, 2020 · Less than 2 min read

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SRAM G2 Ultimate Brakes

I would consider my choice in brakes to be somewhat of a broken record playing the same piece over and over again.

Chris Armstrong

Dec 5, 2019 · 3 min read

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Camelbak Podium® Flow™ Belt 21 oz

I can't say I have worn a fanny belt since the early 90's.

Chris Armstrong

Sep 20, 2019 · Less than 2 min read

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Pearl Izumi Men's X-ALP FLOW

Pearl Izumi just released a new version of the X-Alp Flow shoe and we have had the chance to try them for the last two months.

Chris Armstrong

Aug 5, 2019 · Less than 2 min read

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Pearl Izumi Vista Short & Boulevard Jersey.

Either one of these pieces are easily confused with casual wear, and could be worn out on the town without anyone batting an eye.  In fact I wore them around the house for most of the day...

Chris Armstrong

Jun 21, 2019 · Less than 2 min read
Pearl Izumi Versa Softshell

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Pearl Izumi Versa Softshell

The Versa isn't just another hoodie. It can go seamlessly from the trail right into causal day at work or out on the town.

Chris Armstrong

Mar 29, 2019 · Less than 2 min read
2019 Trek Top Fuel 9.8 SL

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2019 Trek Top Fuel 9.8 SL 1st Ride Impression

Let’s be clear - Trek’s Top Fuel is a XC race weapon. This is not your typical ‘Whistler XC’ bike, which the greater industry may characterize as a ‘trail’ or ‘all mountain’ bike. The Top Fuel is...

Dale Tiessen

Feb 8, 2019 · 6 min read

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Bontrager Cambion Mountain Shoe

Product detail specs on the Trek website whiff of hyperbole: “...optimized, Tachyon, asymmetrical, GnarGuard...” No question Trek puts much into its R&D and continually pumps out quality so I...

Greg MacDonnell

Feb 4, 2019 · Less than 2 min read
Pearl Izumi Performance T.

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Pearl Izumi Performance T.

The Performance T from Pearl Izumi is a bit of a sleeper. It doesn’t really come across as much, but recently it has become my go to shirt for riding in.

Chris Armstrong

Nov 23, 2018 · Less than 2 min read

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Bontrager Troslo Liners Vs. Bibs.

As we know by now, Trek (and Bontrager) trends towards the side of awesome.   Recently I got the change to do a side by side comparsion between the Bontrager Troslo Liners & Bib...

Greg MacDonnell

Nov 12, 2018 · Less than 2 min read

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Pearl Izumi Elevate Shorts

Over and over again this summer, the Elevate short from Pearl Izumi kept creeping back to the top of my riding shorts pile.

Chris Armstrong

Oct 26, 2018 · Less than 2 min read

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RideSaver Rim Insert Technology

Over the past couple of years, a number of niche products have entered the mountain bike market that modify the bike to ground interface beyond the simple rim/tire combination. These technologies...

Dale Tiessen

Sep 13, 2018 · 7 min read

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Bontrager Rally MIPS Helmet

The first thing that I noticed about the Bontrager Rally MIPS helmet was how cool it was.

Chris Armstrong

Aug 8, 2018 · Less than 2 min read

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Kenda Helldiver Pro & HellKat Pro

I have just retired a set of Kenda Helldiver & HellKat Pro rubber from my bike, and I must say that they surprised me.

Chris Armstrong

Jul 26, 2018 · Less than 2 min read

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Bontrager Rhythm and Lithos Mountain Bike Shorts

I am not a sponsored rider. I go fast when I can, I go slow when I want too.

Greg MacDonnell

Jul 4, 2018 · Less than 2 min read
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