Exped SynMat 7 Deluxe Mattress

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Aug 092010
 
Exped SynMat 7 Deluxe Mattress

Cycling is hard work. Constantly straining your muscles and pushing yourself to the limit brings on major fatigue at the end of the day, and having a proper way to rest is essential. One of the dilemmas I faced while preparing for the tour was to find the right mattress pad that fit my budget, comfort level, and weight limitations. After some extensive searching, I chose the Exped SynMat 7 Deluxe Mattress: The mat has been around in various forms since 2006 – and received an innards reworking in 2008 [read more]

Leatherman Wave Multi-Tool

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May 082010
 
Leatherman Wave Multi-Tool

  Full Disclaimer: I’ve had this review in mind for over a year now, however due to the fact that I bit my finger nails, I was unable to use this tool in the field without a secondary device to open the components! Now that I’ve shaken that filthy habit, onwards with the review! Leatherman, a known name in the multi tool business for over 27 years has a variety of models available all with their own specific usages. I chose the Wave to accompany me around the world on [read more]

Big Sky Bistro Coffee Press/Mug

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Jan 082010
 
Big Sky Bistro Coffee Press/Mug

Fine, I’ll admit it. I’m nothing without a cup of coffee in the morning. For that matter, some days it’s two or three to get me by based on my energy levels. Caffeine just seems to fit into my regular daily pattern of requirements. Hey, everyone’s got a vice right? The quest for a perfect cup of coffee on the trail, or while bicycle touring is a pretty important deal for me. Paying upwards of $3 or more for a cup at a retail store does have its benefits (free [read more]

Thermarest Z-Lite Sleeping Pad

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Jun 182009
 

http://www.thermarest.com Thermarest has been known for their innovations in sleeping pads over the past 20 years – When they introduced their self inflating pads, it took the light-weight backpacking and camping industry by storm, spawning a whole new set of manufacturers all introducing new ways to provide comfortable sleeps. It was simple, you unscrewed a valve, and continued to set up your sleeping equipment. Eventually the pad would inflate to a reasonable level and you could then shut the valve. A shot of your breath worked just as well. Continuous [read more]

Topeak Road Morph ‘G’ Frame Pump

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Jun 072009
 
Topeak Road Morph ‘G’ Frame Pump

Topeak Road Morph ‘G’ Frame Pump http://www.topeak.com I’ve always followed the rule of the 7P’s (Proper Prior Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance) and wouldn’t even think about traveling anywhere without a device to inflate my tires should they become punctured of leak. Ever heard of Murphy’s Law? I found the Topeak Road Morph G at the local bike store on the wall with a variety of other “mini” pumps. What struck me as being unique, is that the pump “expanded” to turn into a larger pump, to allow for better [read more]

Surly “Nice Rack” front rack

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May 292009
 
Surly "Nice Rack" front rack

This 3.3lb hunk of steel from Surly is designed for the hardcore biker, who is looking for a product to put up with the daily abuse in tough conditions. Made out of  the same cro-moly steel used to make their bike frames, it comes powder coated in either silver or black. Attached to the rack is a bag with a fairly detailed manual, bags of screws, clamps, and spacers. The problem is, the instructions are so difficult to understand, one ends up frustrated beyond belief before even reaching step 3. [read more]

WTB Slickasaurus Tires

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May 212009
 

WTB Slickasaurus Tires Review – May 28, 2009 http://www.wtb.com/products/tires/hybrid/slickasaurus/ In the 4th quarter of 2008, when I purchased my Surly Long Haul Trucker Complete from a local bike store, the dream of touring around the world was fairly fresh in my mind. After many hours spent sitting in front of a computer on web based discussion forums, and asking advice from other bike enthusiasts, I decided that the “pre-built” package would do for me. You can read my review on the Surly Long Haul trucker here. This review focuses on [read more]

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