Author Archives: 2leftfeet
GT sponsorships for amateur mountain bikers
Just saw this on Bicycle Retailer: BETHEL, CT (BRAIN)—GT Bicycles will recruit 35 mountain bike racers nationwide for a new grassroots mountain bike program called the GT Dirt Coalition. Each member will race and represent GT Bicycles and the International … Continue reading
Kenda El Moco MTB Tire Review
The El Moco MTB tire from Kenda looks like the offspring of a dirty 3-way composed of a WTB Weirwolf, a Michelin Mud Cyclocross Tire and the venerable Panaracer Smoke. The El Moco incorporates Kenda’s DTC (Dual Tread Compound) technology … Continue reading
Yakima Raptor Aero Roof Rack Tray Review
Finally–an easy and inexpensive solution to mounting a single bike on a car or truck with a factory roof rack. The Yakima Raptor Aero comes with mounts for small and large factory crossbars, Yakima round bars and Thule rectangular bars. … Continue reading
Crankbrothers Power Pump Ultra review
There are plenty of mini-pumps out there that give you such a workout getting your tire re-inflated that you are too pooped to pump or pedal when you’re done. The Crankbrothers Power Pump solves the volume-versus-pressure conundrum with a nifty … Continue reading
Dakine Step Up gloves review
The Dakine Step Up gloves are pretty good but unfortunately they aren’t magic – I discovered that after smashing my left hand against a tree in them on a recent night ride. There was no blood thanks to the knuckle … Continue reading
Dakine Drafter hydration pack review
There are so many great things to say about the Dakine Drafter hydration pack I almost don’t know where to begin. I will start with the most obvious: it is plaid. A very nice plaid, similar to my ancestors’ tartan … Continue reading
Blackburn Flea Light Review
Blackburn Flea lights are amazingly small. They are small– very very small. . . did I mention they are small? and insanely lightweight. Weighing in at under 20 grams for the rear light and 20 grams for the front light, … Continue reading
