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…
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…
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 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…
I heard about Wren few years ago and I must admit that this brand intrigued me. From having inverted forks reminded me of the Motto suspension on Cannondale’s back in the days. I also liked the fact that they are considered an…
When we talk about bike lighting, there are multiple options and we can lose ourselves easily. On the different Facebook groups which I am a member, the Riorand brand that you can buy off Amazon comes back pretty often. I must admit…
By Jonathan Allen We got some spy shots of the new Moose bicycle electric fat bike. From what we see, it will have a Shimano electric power system. Will it have 12 speed ? We don’t know yet. We will try to…
I always try to have on me hand warmers in case of an emergency or that my gloves don’t do the job properly. In my quest to find innovative products, I saw that my friend Émilie from Tuque & bicycle expériences got…
