Tools

Stuff We Like: Harbor Freight Tool Cart

One of the biggest challenges of apartment living and maintaining a fleet of bikes is where to store tools and parts. It was a lot worse when we lived in SF, but now we’re living on the other side of the bay there is a bit more room to play with. It also meant I [...]

04.09.2013 Tools Read the full story →

Portable Trail Tool: the Trail Boss

The McLeod is one of the tools most favored by trail builders all over. Originally designed as a wildland firefighting tool, it has a large, hoe-like blade on one side, and a tined blade on the other. Essentially a burly rake mated with a hoe, the McLeod is a staple in constructing bench cut trails. [...]

02.28.2012 Stuff we like Read the full story →

Lezyne Port-a-Shop Tool Kit

Lezyne has been making a bit of a splash lately with fresh product offerings that class up any workshop. In fact, it is probably safe to say they make the best looking shop tools available. While the pro level tools have been getting a lot of press, we had a chance to play with their [...]

02.16.2012 Stuff we like Read the full story →

Reviewed: Feedback Sports Pro-Elite Bicycle Repair Stand

If you’re a serious rider, learning to do basic maintenance on your bike is a no-brainer. I actually got my start in the bike industry when I started becoming serious about my riding and with that early learning curve, my bike (only had one back then) took a serious beating. Loose spokes, bent derailleur hangers, [...]

02.24.2011 Blog Read the full story →