If you’re like me, there’s nothing like sharing your love of bikes with the newest generation. But, if you’re also like me, you break into a small panic at the thought of your kids hitching a ride with you without top-of-the-line protection. And, up until now, the choices for little […]
How many Boa dials does it take to get you the perfectly fit cycling shoe? Well, the answer is as many as Bont feels is necessary. In this case, just one. But it’s not just the ultra-strategic Boa dial, it’s the fully wrapped cable wiring system. Turn the dial one […]
active bottle picBLDG Active™, the leader in bringing cutting-edge medical technologies to active outdoor athletes, announces two additions. The new skin repair product and bringing pro Multi-World Champ, Brian Lopes, to it’s ambassador team. BLDG Active Skin Repair Price: $24.99 & $29.99 Weight: 3 fl oz Available in a […]
We first met up with RedShift way way back many Interbikes ago when they released their quick release aero bars. The next year we tested out their ShockStop stem. Now, advancing their mission to make you as comfy as possible on even the bumpiest of roads, RedShift have launched a new […]
A partnership of 4iiii Innovations Inc. and Specialized Bicycle Components has produced the new S-Works Power-Cranks. A collaboration that brings cyclists, according to the folks at 4iiii, the lightest, most accurate power meter on the market. With real-world accuracy at a claimed 1.5%, the S-Works beats the nearest claims by […]
Over here in our the neck of the states, skies wait for months on end to rain, and then decide to pour out all at once over a few weeks. We’re currently in that storm cycle, so the timing couldn’t be better that we started testing Gore Wear’s (aka Gore-Tex) […]
A while back, Bek told me about these new cycling sunglasses and asked me to try ’em. I have my old pair that I’m attached to, so I wasn’t too excited. Got to say I put these through some tough tests. Even gave them to my wife and asked her […]
We’ve been fans of Brooks’ Cambium range since it first launched a few years back, and we even selected the Cambium C13 one of the most comfortable saddles on the market. With their Cambium range growing, Brooks’ new All Weather (AW) versions of their popular C15 and C17 models are […]
Long, long ago. At an Interbike far, far away, we tried cutting an OTTOLOCK with bolt cutters. We put dents in the outer shell of the strappy lock, but we couldn’t cut through the kevlar reinforced, stainless steel layers. Impressive. Most impressive. Recently, OTTO got an update, and version two […]
You may have seen Silca’s Seat Roll Premio in our gift guide, and for good reason. We here at SLO Cyclist have a general love for tool wraps. Now, Silca has upped their game with a larger version of their Boa-dialed seat roll: The Grande Americano. SILCA UNVEILS SEAT ROLL GRANDE […]
The scene? Dirt, sand, rocks, and barriers. The first cyclocross race of the season on my brand new Trek Boone 7 with disc brakes. Scratch-free, beautiful, and still sporting an uncut steerer tube. I know, I know–dangerous in a racing environment. But the last of my worries was getting my […]
When we first met the kind folks at Alter Cycles back at Sea Otter, a quick look at their unconventional bicycles didn’t convince us that all the marketing claims could be true. It only took one lap around the festival to show us that this bike has something special going […]
Spurcycle, makers of arguably the spiffiest and best bike bell you can find, have come to the table with a new multi-tool. Made in the USA, the Ti Tool also includes a convenient carry case that is slim and fits in a jersey pocket. SPURCYCLE MACHINED TITANIUM MULTI TOOL Available […]
If you’re into triathlon, you’re probably aware of the running involved. It’s for that reason that we’re sharing this cool new, on-demand illuminated, hi-vis jacket by Twinery. Which, of course, also works for cycling. With embedded LightGuide technology, you can run in low light situations with an added layer of safety. A […]
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