I am always on the lookout for bags and ways to carry stuff while on a ride or a bike trip and a handlebar bag is always practical.So when Topo design asked me to review their bike bag, I was happy to do so. My first impression of the bag was how well built it is. They use a 1000D nylon for the outside and a 400D nylon for the liner. Wait what ! They have put a liner in their bag? Yes, and with a bright color so you can easily spot was is…
When I heard last fall that Garneau was releasing a gravel collection for 2021, I was more than excited to see what they had in mind. I got my package right on time for the Big red gravel run and I was…
Last November, Moose asked me to test their prototype of their upcoming bag and I could not say no. Specially when it comes to gear…I am the worst gear wh#$% you will ever meet. Moose decided to make 2 different bags (the gravel bag and the fat bag) and I must admit that their choice was interesting. THE TOUGH AF GRAVEL/BIKEPACKING BAG This bag features a single YKK zippered pocket main pocket that can carry a lot of stuff.I fitted: 3 tubes, tires change tools, co2 cartridge, a water bottle and…
I was lucky this year to review the new shoes they got, and they sent me three models to test. I tested with pedals with and without studs to see how they would perform in both situation.The testing of the three pairs was…
Robin des Bas (that is, in French, a clever pun using the character Robin Hood and socks) is a young socks company from the city of Montreal with a unique and inspiring concept: for every pair of socks sold, a pair of…
When Bontrager asked me to review the avert shoes ,I was intrigued by the military look of it.I got more intrigued when they said that it was hikeable. When I got my pair, I was impressed by the quality of construction of the shoe. Bontrager did not cut corners on this model. Made of durable, weather-resistant,…
When I heard that a mountain bike center was opening in Montebello, I needed to go and see what it was all about. I remembered when I was younger that Montebello held mountain bike races in that area and people were really excited to go. Fun fact, they use some of the trails that were part of these races back in the days so It has a ‘’vintage’’ vibe to them. I decided to do a arrive, rent and ride experience…
When the time to change my water bladder came, I started to analyse options and had specific criteria: a space to bring a small kit of tools, energy bars, a compact coat as needed, my cell phone and at least a capacity…
