Squeezing water bottles into some frames can be a challenge sometimes, making side loading cages a great option for carting a bottle on the bike. Lezyne’s offering in the category is the Flow Cage. Designed and offered in left or right side configurations, its available in a variety of colors for riders looking for some […]
No Bottle Cage, No Deal: 7 Bikes We’d Never Buy
There are a lot of sweet mountain bikes out there to choose from, and every season our options get better. However, there are a number of new bikes that still include a design flaw that make me question who is designing these bikes, and why they don’t seem care about the end user or the […]
Elete CitriLyte: Electrolyte Add-In
We’ve been using elete CitriLyte in our drinks to combat the dreaded leg cramp. Because let’s face it, leg cramps suck. Although I seem to have my method for dealing with them (I have to pull myself out up and out of bed to push my feet against the floor or wall to get them […]
Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration System Review
The Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration system is a soft flask style water bottle with an integrated water filter in the spout. It’s also extremely inexpensive insurance for those of us that enjoy long mountain bike rides in the backcountry. We ditched our backpacks for waist packs some time ago, and other than long distance XC […]
First Ride Review: 2016 Camelbak Skyline 10LR and Solstice 10LR Hydration Packs
The lumbar series of packs from Camelbak have been somewhat polarizing in how they were received by riders. Riders either loved them, or were not fans at all, with the feel of wearing them often compared to carrying a sweaty amorous koala on your back. Taking all the feedback into consideration, Camelbak redesigned their lumbar packs for […]
Avex Autospout Water Bottles
For short, high paced rides in the Oakland hills, I’ve taken to running a water bottle and leaving the hydration pack at home. There are a few drinking fountains in the area, so I’m able to get away with only carrying one bottle and refilling it periodically. The downside to running a water bottle has […]