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Product Reviews, Tools - July 28, 2021

Vulpine Harrington Rain Jacket Review

The Harrington-styled jackets have been around since the 1930s. It wasn’t until the 1960s that the design got its Harrington name from a prime-time soap opera, Peyton Place where the character Rodney Harrington was often seen wearing the same style jackets. So, when Vulpine, an urban cycling clothing brand got in touch to review their ... Read more

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Product Reviews, Tools - December 10, 2020

Effetto Mariposa Giustaforza 2 Pro Review

Photo Credit : Effetto Mariposa Effetto Mariposa was established by Alberto De Gioannini in Italy in 2007, when he couldn’t find a quality bicycle-specific torque wrench for his personal needs as a cyclist. In 2014, the brand moved to Switzerland where it is still today. The company set out to solve the problem of the ... Read more

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Product Reviews, Tools - December 10, 2020

Silca Pocket Impero Review

Photo Credit : Silca Founded in 1917 near Milan, Italy by Felice Sacchi, Silca was the first to build high-pressure pumps, add gauges, and create a valve controlled CO2 inflator. Silca builds quality products that last and many of their pumps still work today. In August 2013, the Sacchi family sold the Silca name to ... Read more

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Best of Things, Tools - December 8, 2020

The 6 Best Chain Breaker Tools in 2021

The chain breaker is one of those tools where you’ll forget it’s even in your saddle bag, but you’ll be glad you have it when the inevitable strikes. With it, you can break and then repair a broken bicycle chain on the fly. You’ve probably considered picking one up to give you that extra peace ... Read more

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Best of Things, Tools - October 6, 2020