Gear & Parts

my unsolicited opinion on parts, gear, clothing and other stuff

Let there be light

Let there be light

I’ve been commuting to University and work by bike all year long for almost two decades and found that a...

Winter Gloves

Winter Gloves

Gloves protect your hands against exposure to the elements, contacts with vegetation and abrasion in case of involuntary soil sampling....

A water bottle for my Hightower

A water bottle for my Hightower

Initial problem I love my Santa Cruz Hightower. It suits my requirements perfectly. As it is the first generation frame,...

cutting zip-ties with toe nail scissors #mtbinsights

Best tool for cutting zip-ties

For cutting zip-ties I have used several more or less adequate tools, from the scissors of a pocket knife to...

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