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Marin Cortina AX

Beyond “Compact” Dropbars Pt2: Bontrager XXX VR-C, a long reach handlebar

Beyond “Compact” Dropbars Pt1: longer reach and randonneur bags

by Mark V Published March 8, 2018March 9, 2018

As discussed on Bike Hugger in the past, the road bike’s dropbar has evolved quite a bit since the golden era of cycling, and most…

Hutchinson ElevenSTORM

by Byron Published March 8, 2018March 8, 2018

Just yesterday, Mark V posted on how the gravel and adventure niche was driving new product like road used to do. That post was on…

LOOK X-Track MTB Pedals

by Mark V Published March 7, 2018March 7, 2018

Tires, geometry, a dropped chainstay to accommodate a huge tire, the gravel/ adventure niche is the most dynamic in the industry now. Gravel and enduro…

POC Ventral Light, Fast, and Breezy

by Byron Published March 2, 2018March 2, 2018

Note: after pulling this down I’m republishing it with apologies to POC. I was attending a camera launch, got POC’s PR and missed the detail in…

Trek Launches Checkpoint

by Byron Published March 1, 2018March 1, 2018

I’m still working on Sony camera stories, but wanted to share the news from Trek. Today they launched an all-new gravel line called Checkpoint. From…

Sony a7 III A Daily Shooter for Cyclists

by Byron Published February 27, 2018February 28, 2018

I haven’t taken the new a7 III with me on a ride yet, but will soon enough. For now, what you need to know is Sony…

ASSOS Founder, Toni Maier Documentary

by Byron Published February 23, 2018February 22, 2018

Toni Maier, ASSOS founder, has been an innovator and inspiration in the cycling industry for over 40 years. And, the Swiss-based apparel brand is released forToni:…