Park Tool Sliding T-Handle Hex Wrench Set Gets the Job Done With Ease
If you work on bikes, even if you just dabble in light maintenance, you’ve probably used one of Park Tool’s bicycle-specific tools. Over many years of maintaining and working on my bikes, I’ve accumulated many of the tools that Park Tool offers, but none like the Park Tool Sliding T-Handle Hex Wrench Set (THH-1). My […]
Review: North St. Bikepacking Bags & Old Man Mountain Rack
Other than our legs, the real heavy lifting on our Japanese bikepacking adventure was done by North St.’s bags, with the rear cargo held by Old Man Mountain’s Divide pannier rack. We specifically chose this pairing because the then-new North St. Adventure Pannier bags were specifically designed to fit that rack. And their Roll-Top Trunk […]
Review: Sea to Summit Telos Bikepacking Tent (plus Pads & More!)
For my father-son bikepacking trip through the Kii Peninsula, Japan, I needed sleeping arrangements that were as light as possible, but also comfortable. And, as much as possible, a roomy tent. Sea to Summit is one of the few brands that offers everything needed to set up camp, and they do it with bikepackers in […]
New WTC EnCase 30cc is the Smallest Pump with Internal Storage We’ve Seen
Would you be more inclined to bring a pump if it was smaller and lighter than a CO2 inflator? What if that same tiny pump also included storage for a tire plugger? Sounds good, right? It does to us, which is why we were excited to check out the latest EnCase pump from Wolf Tooth […]
Yakima MajorShady 270 Awning Throws Shade Anywhere (In a Good Way)
Sometimes, you need to throw a little shade. That’s especially true when you’re posted up at the trailhead on a hot day with the sun blazing overhead. If you happen to have driven to that spot, an awning for your roof rack can be an oasis from the heat – as long as it is […]
Review: Chimpanzee Super Bars Mix Natural Fruit, Nuts & Caffeine into New Energy Bars
Let’s start off with the fact that Chimpanzee nutrition is not globally available, and maybe you won’t find their new Super Bars near you. But if you are in Europe, they are definitely worth seeking out. Made almost entirely of natural dates, cashews & raisins, these super bars are energy-packed, easy to eat & digest […]
Crankbrothers’ S.O.S. Tools Offer Tons of Functions and On-Bike Storage Options
With more and more bikes featuring downtube storage compartments, I initially thought Crankbrothers’ timing with their S.O.S. tools collection was a bit late. However, I quickly realized this allows MTB riders who don’t have in-frame storage to enjoy the same convenience without buying a whole new frame or bike. I also realized while testing the […]
