Category Archives: Review
Doc’s All-Natural Chamois Cream–A Review
What do you use down there? Guest poster Jeff Hemmel has some stuff you might not have heard of. I used to ride sans anything slippery in my shorts, then followed my local bike shop owner’s suggestion to try chamois … Continue reading
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Review: The Jersey Bin
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel likes to review things, and he’s found something he likes. Noob or not, cyclists like their baggies. I’m a little nutty about losing one particular worn, zip-style bag that’s just a little bigger than my iPhone. … Continue reading
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Summer Bike Reading
I’m an avid reader, and I try to vary my reading enough that I’m not a single-subject guy. History and mysteries are favorites. But every once and a while, I have to indulge my biking side and tackle a book … Continue reading
Vredestein Fortezza SE Update
Back at the beginning of the year, I put a new set of tires on my bike — Vredestein Fortezza SEs. I wrote about the change from the Continental Gatorskins I had been riding, and promised an update once I … Continue reading
Review: CamelBak Podium Ice Bottle
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel is determined to keep his liquids cold during summer riding. It seems like the cycling media has had a lot to say in the last year or so about the advantages of a truly cold drink … Continue reading
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Bike Comparison Tool
If you’re shopping for a new bike, the choices can be overwhelming. Even knowledgeable bikers can get tangled up trying to call up different bike manufacturers’ websites. There always seems to be one nifty model that gets missed — and … Continue reading
One Year Later: The WTB Saddle
One year ago, I reported that I had put a new saddle on my bike. After less-than-stellar experiences with hard racing-style saddles, I decided to go a different direction, and get something that offered more cushioning. I settled on the … Continue reading
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These Shoes Cook! Bont ctt-three Review
Guest poster Don Blount’s search for the perfect bike shoe took him to the Antipodes – in a manner of speaking. He likes what he found. I had never heard of Bont. Ever. Now the company is like my new … Continue reading
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Tires Make a Difference: The Vredestein Fortezza SE
After more than a year’s worth of riding on my Continental Gatorskins, I decided to retire them. One tire had over 3400 miles on it, the other a little under 3,000. They’ve been pretty good, although they’re not as puncture … Continue reading
Saddle Review – Bontrager Affinity
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel is still trying to find the perfect perch. Saddle reviews seem to be a popular item on the web. Obviously, a lot of us are still searching for the ideal interface between butt and bike. This … Continue reading

