Garmin Connect Down For the Count
by Jeff Whitfield on July 23rd, 2020
In what is likely a huge blow to Garmin, Connect and all related services have been down for hours, rendering many Garmin devices effectively useless.
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700C vs 650B Wheels: Which One is Faster?
by Jeff Whitfield on July 19th, 2020
650B wheels are gaining more popularity, especially on the gravel scene. But are they faster than a 700C wheel? What are the advantages of each wheel size?
Release: Continental Grand Prix 5000 Special Edition
by Jeff Whitfield on July 17th, 2020
The Special Edition GP 5000 look cool...but are they worth it? Pricey tires may have cream sidewalls but lack anything new.
Shimano Announces the SD-501A SPD Sandal
by Jeff Whitfield on July 9th, 2020
Shimano releases a SPD sandal because...well...why not? Cult following or not, it’s an unusual product any way you slice it.
Release: Wolf Tooth Supple Bar Tape
by Jeff Whitfield on June 25th, 2020
Wolf Tooth Components announces the release of their Supple Bar Tape, a thick, wide, and cushy silicone-based bar tape made for heavy riding like gravel.
Ted King’s 310 Mile DIY Dirty Kanza
by Jeff Whitfield on June 24th, 2020
A 310 mile romp across Vermont completed in less than 24 hours. That’s just nuts...but inspiring nonetheless!
Bike Bags: A Personal Review
by Jeff Whitfield on June 18th, 2020
A review of the various bike bags I’ve used over the past few years: saddle bag, top tube bag, storage bottle, feedbag, backpack, waist pack, and more.
Gravel Riding on the Trinity Levee
by Jeff Whitfield on June 10th, 2020
Jeff takes a gravel ride on the Trinity Levee trail system near downtown Dallas, Texas! Plus, we take a brief look at the WTB Ridder tire.
Bike Lights: A Personal Review
by Jeff Whitfield on June 2nd, 2020
Just in the past two years, I’ve owned a few different front and rear bike lights. Here’s some mini-reviews of the lights I’ve used.
The Birth of VeloNut and Big Changes with Strava
by Jeff Whitfield on June 1st, 2020
In this episode, I talk about how VeloNut was born and how it got its name. Later, I talk about the latest shake up with Strava and how I feel about it.