As cyclocross season is getting rolling, cyclocross product is rolling in the door for test riding and abusing in the name of reviews! One of the most sensitive subjects for…
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Review: Answer Products ProTAPER 650 XC Handlebar in Pink
While at Sea Otter this past spring I was hooked up with the new pink Answer Products ProTaper XC Flatbar. After installing and riding the bar for a couple months…
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Preview: Ergon PC2 Pedals
Pedals on a commuter are always an interesting dance. Platform, clipless, toe clips, and then which brand/level? For my around town getter I try to keep platforms on year around…
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Review: Chrome Sherman Race Tool Bag
The Chrome Sherman is a bag that makes you think out of the box. (No pun intended.) It has allowed me to expand my services as a mechanic, and be more efficient when doing so.
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Camelbak Octane 18x Review
Camelbak Octane 18x MSRP: $99.00 Water Capacity: 100oz Size: Expanded 20L, Closed 16L Weight: 1LB 80 mile road rides, epic mountain bike rides, a Swiss Army knife that folds into…
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Bontrager RL WSD Mountain Bike Shoes Reviewed
Long Term Bontrager RL Mountain WSD Cycling Shoe Review MSRP: $139.99 Sizes: 36-43 euro (including half sizes between 37.5-41.5) Details: eSole insole, durable heal cup and toe box, two straps…
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Princeton Tech Push Light Review
After my accident in October I wasn’t able to really test it as it should be tested in a true commuter/road aspect. A few weeks ago I started using it as part of my daily front light for my commuter. My first feelings of the light out of the box was superb. Princeton Tech has great retail product package experience, and they also do a great job with the user interface of the light. It simply works.
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Answer Products PINK ProTaper XC Flat Handlebar: On Review
I’m a color freak. Ask anyone that I’ve built a bike for, I love things to compliment, match and fit pieces together well. Colored housing, grips, zip ties and spacers…
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New nuun Flavors and Packaging at Sea Otter Classic
As I started my Thursday off dragging through the Sea Otter venue trying to find a bathroom and coffee, yes in that order, I was stopped by Tall Tyler of…
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Camelbak Octane 18X Hydration Backpack Preview
MSRP: $99.00 Water Capacity: 100oz Size: Expanded 20L, Closed 16L Weight: 1LB Details from Camelbak The CamelBak Octane 18X weighs in at just a pound and with 18L of fully…
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Bike Shop Girl is me, Arleigh Jenkins.
I've been working in the bike industry since 15 by taking out trash in a shop. Learning to wrench under some amazing teachers, experienced first hand the frustrations of retail management, a race mechanic in the southeast, experienced custom and bike fitter. Currently, I am the Southeast rep for Quality Bicycle Products which includes All City, Civia, Foundry, Lazer, Michelin, Ridley, RockShox, Salsa and Surly.
I'm here to make your cycling experience better.
