SPANK Flare 25 Vibrocore™ Drop Bar: Checkpoint
July 21, 2019
The Flare 25 definitely does have a different feel. The vibrations I felt were......not muted, they were there, but not the same frequency, for sure. Other bars had a "zing" to them, which I could say might affect me negatively, but as for this SPANK bar, I cannot say at this point that it is "better" for me
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Giant Bicycles Shuttle Flat Shoes: Checkpoint
July 17, 2019
Giant Bicycles Shuttle Flat Shoes: Checkpoint - by Guitar Ted
Flat pedals are definitely a "thing" for mountain biking
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Spring Clothing Round-Up: Castelli
July 15, 2019
It was a sweaty, moist day in the saddle and the breath-ability of the shorts worked in my favor, never feeling swampy. Around the 80 mile mark I typically get achy and start to shift around in the saddle to find a position that does not offend the nethers. But it occurred to me that I was not doing that. At all. I was just sitting and pedaling, still happy after 5 hours in the saddle. Excellent.
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IRC Boken Tires: At The Finish
July 14, 2019
Two words kept cropping up whenever Grannygear and I discussed these Boken 700 X 40mm and Boken Plus 650B X 47mm tires. Those words were fast and smooth. The IRC Boken models are some of the fastest and most comfortable tires we've tried.
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Hutchinson Overide Tires: Getting Rolling
July 12, 2019
There were times when I got on top of a gear on the pavement and completely forgot that I was on a gravel tire. Now the WTB Resolutes are good rolling for what they are. The IRCs are a step up from them. The Hutchinson Overides are another level completely. I bet the 35s really fly.
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Spring Clothing Round-Up: Assos
July 10, 2019
Spring Clothing Round-Up: Assos - by Grannygear
Assos is one of those brands I would see reviewed
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Cannondale Topstone 105: At The Finish
July 8, 2019
Hot on the heels of Cannondale’s recent announcement of the 2020 Topstone Carbon, it’s time to wrap up the review of the 2019 Topstone 105 we’ve been testing since early-May.
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Saddle Up! Riding Gravel’s Saddle Round Up- Part Three
July 7, 2019
I have heard from several industry wags that a 143mm saddle fits 90% of the male riders out there. On the 143mm I was more aware of sit bone pressure as that was the primary area of contact. It was not bad, just different. Interesting in a way, as sometimes you have to try a saddle rather than go by the numbers. Width does not always play out the same between models.
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Noble Bikes GX5 Gravel Bike: At The Finish
July 6, 2019
Over the last two months (!!) that the final part of this review lasted, I have ridden the Noble GX5 as a "daily driver", taken it out on some of the nastiest roads we've seen in years, and ridden it on "normal" Mid-West roads. Through it all, I have remained impressed with this carbon fiber bicycle with roots going back to another gravel bike I really like.
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Giant Bicycles Line Shoes: Getting Rolling
July 2, 2019
The Line model from Giant is actually a development in conjunction with the Giant racing team and aimed at enduro mountain bikers. These types of shoes typically have more foot protection and a nod to walk-ability and with that, traction off the bike. Giant felt as though these might also be traits a gravel road rider might be interested in.
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Easton EA 90 SL Wheels: At The Finish
July 2, 2019
My initial impressions were of a laterally stiff wheel with high spoke tension and so the forward drive under prodding was exceptional. They really scoot. I also felt that they were a firm riding wheel and I think that is accurate, but they are not harsh.
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Silca Maratona Minimo Gear Bag: Quick Review
June 27, 2019
It is true- one could get any old bag and organize their stuff. I mean, one could just "get by". That said, the Silca Maratona Minimo is attractive, seems durable, holds its shape, and does all that while also organizing your gear very well. So, essentially there are no compromises with the Minimo, unless you need more space.
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