Bike wheels have been evolving rapidly—becoming wider, faster, deeper, and lighter. Nowhere is this more evident than in the gravel cycling world. Thanks to groundbreaking innovations in carbon fiber wheel manufacturing, modern gravel wheels deliver an unmatched combination of performance … Read More
A collection of gear setups, bike components & accessories.
GEAR REVIEWS
Topeak Race Rocket HP Mini Pump Review
https://youtu.be/Cof9aPp48TA?si=0F2iQuj184VohGnt When it comes to cycling, having a reliable mini pump can be a game-changer, especially when you’re miles away from home or the nearest repair shop. The Topeak Race Rocket HP Mini Pump is designed for cyclists who need … Read More
Lake MX 238 Gravel – Best WIDE Gravel Cycling Shoes
https://youtu.be/tPldL87BUI0?si=A-S6jIQpy0rlS9dR Gravel cycling has been gaining immense popularity, offering a thrilling blend of road and mountain biking. As the sport grows, so does the need for specialized gear, particularly footwear. The right pair of gravel cycling shoes can significantly enhance … Read More
Top 10 Bikepacking Foods To Pack For Your Next Adventure
We’ve all been there. We’ve got our gear packed for our next bike adventure, blow-up pillow, the latest front, and rear lighting, fresh chain, water bottles, and reservoir ready to go. But then you begin to wonder what you need … Read More
Sea to Summit Dry Bag Review
The Sea to Summit dry bag is a staple in my outdoor gear arsenal. They are versatile bags that can be used for storing clothing, electronics, food, and all other valuables that need protection from bad weather. The two that … Read More
Pearl Izumi Men’s PRO Air Bib Short and Interval Jersey Review
Blue is the new black. Well, at least it is for me during hot summer days in the saddle. I’ve been sporting the Pearl Izumi Men’s PRO Air Bib Short and Interval Jersey (Navy/White Bevel) for the last month and … Read More
GEAR PACKING
Through the Lens: A Cyclist’s Journey in Photography
Bikepacking became influential to my photography. It constantly pushes me to rethink my craft. … Read More
Girona, Spain Bikepacking Gear List
Bikepacking gear planing is integral to having a safe trip and should be done in advanced a few weeks or months prior to departure. It’s also quite fun to see everything come together as you select the gear you need … Read More
Bikepacking 2 Day Gravel Bike Gear
Slowly ticking all the boxes leading into a 2-night bike trip. Planning in advance is the fun part. I typically start with compartmentalizing my list directly from my iPhone. I used to write it down in my journal but it’s … Read More
Colombia Gear Packing List
The best part of bike touring and bikepacking trips is rounding up gear. For me, I take time doing this and usually start a couple weeks before departure. This setup derived from past experience with gear used, over and under … Read More
New England Weekender: Gear List
Planning for bikepacking trips are the best. It can be very strategic or effortless. Over the years I’ve developed a someone what decent, and streamline way to my packing list. Some things to consider are duration, location/ terrain and weather. … Read More
5 Day Minimal Gear Packing List
Last year I brought the entire kitchen sink for a 75-day trip across country. This time around, I’ll be going minimal and wanted to share what I’ve packed for a 5-day bike packing trip on Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway. The … Read More
BIKE PARTS
The Ultimate Adventure & Gravel Wheels, Boyd Jocassee
Bike wheels have been evolving rapidly—becoming wider, faster, deeper, and lighter. Nowhere is this more evident than in the gravel cycling world. Thanks to groundbreaking innovations in carbon fiber wheel manufacturing, modern gravel wheels deliver an unmatched combination of performance … Read More
Easton EC90 ALX Handlebars
Flared handlebars have become a staple in the gravel cycling community, with many riders believing that the wider the flare, the better the bike’s stability. While there’s some truth to this, I found that excessive flare compromised long-term comfort for … Read More
WTB Vulpine SG2 Gravel Race Tire
Vulpine is the latest race-focused addition to WTB’s line of beloved gravel tires. Tightly spaced center knobs form a nearly uninterrupted centerline that decreases rolling resistance while the rest of the tread is packed with short knobs to further promote … Read More
WTB Byway SG2 Tire: 500 Mile Review
WTB just released its new line of SG2 puncture protection tires on all their models that I had to check out on my new gravel bike. WTB Byway SG2 Tubeless 700x40c tires feature bead to bead protection and 120tpi thread, … Read More
ENVE G Series Gravel Handlebar
In my opinion, ENVE makes some of the finest parts for road cycling and mountain biking. They certainly do spark ENVY when I see bikes wrapped in their components. I was pleased to see they recently expanded the G series … Read More
First Ride with SRAM AXS and Santa Cruz Hightower
In 2019 SRAM released its new electronic AXS components that changed the mountain biking industry and pushed it in a new direction. I was excited to get my hands on a Santa Cruz Hightower that was fully equipped with the … Read More