Category: Misc
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Beyond Coastal Active Sunscreen
Beyond Coastal makes some of the best sunscreens on the market. I have used it for years, and it not only works well to protect you from the sun, but the ingredients that are used are safe and don’t irritate the skin. Multiple agencies, press outlets, green related site and various Mom blogs all agree…
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Diamondback Bicycles Presents Mike Hopkins DreamRide 2 Video
Diamondback Bicycle’s Mike Hopkins takes you on another adventure where the trails never end. Diamondback Bicycles are proud to launch its newest video, DreamRide 2, the sequel to the award-winning DreamRide short film. Rider and director Mike Hopkins along with filmers Jordan Manley, Scott Secco, and David Peacock visited Hawaii, Revelstoke Mountain and Abraham Lake, Alberta. Graham Tracey provides a voiceover story…
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Introducing Fireside Industries Campfire Defender
Fireside Industries Inc. is the proud manufacturer of the Campfire Defender, a revolutionary campfire safety system designed to make camping easier and safer. The Campfire Defender can be placed over a campfire in the event of inclement weather or simply when it’s time for bed. Made from a military grade fabric the Campfire Defender is…
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New Video of Chris Akrigg taking trials to non trails
Chris Akrigg – As It Lies Chris is from Keighley, Yorkshire, England and has been riding for Mongoose since 2006. He was a 6-times British Trials Champion, and this new video shows his prowess going off the normal terrain of purpose built trails. I loved the section through the creek and was amazed how he…
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What’s in your pack?
What’s in your pack? It’s an open-ended question since much of it depends on the distance and length of your ride, time of year, weather conditions, your comfort requirements and what you consider essential for any mishaps, emergencies, and maintenance that might be required out on the trail. I don’t bring as much water as others,…
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2016 Gift Ideas for Cyclists – Stocking Stuffers
Here a slew of excellent affordable and small stocking stuffers for the holidays. Including Action Wipes sanitizing wipes, Chamois Butt’r products, 15-serving GU Energy Gel packs, G-SAVR GPS Tether, Bar Fly 4 Max GPS mount, Bottle Bright hydration cleaner, TIMBER bike bell, and for your dog the Eddy Bowl and Release N Run Leash Collar.…
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Tabletop Digital Scale Shootout
Bringing back an oldie but goodie – An affordable scale shootout of the Jennings CJ-4000, the My Weigh 3001P, and My Weigh i2500. The scales are for those die-hard weight weenies and obsessive compulsive bike freaks watching their budget. The My Weigh iBalance i2600 is still the undisputed king for precision, but it costs quite…
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Interbike 2016 – Ortlieb, Bopworx, Hydrapack and Light & Motion
Ortlieb Ortlieb has a full bikepacking lineup for 2017 which includes a Seat-Pack, Handlebar-Pack, Frame-Pack, and Accessory-Pack. It uses the same wet gear design that all of their product lineups use, they’re 100% waterproof, durable and made in Germany. The four bags cover all the important storage locations on the bike. The 15-liter Handlebar-Pack features a…
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Interbike 2016 – Topeak
For 2017 Topeak has a bunch of new products, including the innovative dual chambered Joe Blow Twin Turbo floor pump, the Bikepacking bag series (top, frame, saddle and handlebar bags) and new additions to the Ninja lineup, including the Ninja CO2+, Ninja CO2, the Ninja Pouch+ and Ninja Pouch. JoeBlow Twin Turbo The JoeBlow lineup…
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Fresh Produce – Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch II Shoes, BioLite SolarPanel 5+ and PowerLight Mini
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch II The X-Alp Launch II is a do all shoe, meant for everything from All Mountain to Enduro duties along with hike-a-bike forays. It’s their go-to shoe that’s versatile for most any activity on a mountain bike. It utilizes a BOA Bi-directional Closure system with a Velcro strap for the toe box and has…
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Topeak Ninja TC Road Water Bottle Cage Review
Topeak has a new product lineup named the Ninja Series which has integrated tools that are housed stealthily inside your bike, whether it’s inside the handlebars, seatpost or the bottom of the water bottle cage. The Ninja system offers six products within the suite. The Ninja TC Mountain and Road water bottle cage and built-in…
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Wahoo Fitness Releases The New KICKR Smart Trainer
Wahoo Fitness has upgraded their highly coveted and feature filled KICKR trainer, which changed the bicycle trainer landscape, with the new KICKR Smart Trainer. The big changes with the new KICKR are a 14% reduction in noise, updated and new algorithms for enhanced responsiveness, improved power accuracy (+/-2%) due to precise modeling of the electromagnetic…
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Eddy Bowl Review – Portable, Reusable, and Recyclable Dog Bowl
Eddy Bowl is a convenient, portable, reusable, recyclable, sustainably sourced water and food bowl for pets when you’re out on the go. Instead of replicating a bowl for your dog by cupping your hands, or carrying a bulky ripstop nylon bowl or a squishy bowl, you now have the compact and functional Eddy Bowl. “Living in…
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Action Wipes Review
Action Wipes are a high-tech version of baby or hand sanitizing wipes and utilize a safe and natural formula based on plant-derived ingredients and pure essential oils. They’re pre-moistened and 9″ x 10″ in size, so only one is needed to clean your entire body for an “InstaShower” or a “shower in a pocket”, and they…
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Bopworx Bicycle Protection System
The Bopworx Bicycle Protection system was born from the need to protect your valuable bike investment from damage during transportation and storage. Their product suite consists of the Fork Guard, the Bop Bumper, the Double Bumper and the Rear Derailleur Guard, all of which function as high-tech versions of foam, padding, bubble wrap, pipe insulation, and other…