SRAM Force Wide is the topic of the second Late Night in the Shop episode. In it, Mark V discusses how SRAM updated Force eTap…
2020
30 for 30 Lance Trailer
The 30 for 30 Lance Trailer is out. I learned everything I needed for closure after watching Lance on Architectural Digest. If you want to…
Specialized Turbo Vado SL, A Powerful Lightweight
Weighing in at 35 pounds and with a starting price of $3350, the Specialized Turbo Vado SL offers a balance of performance on a budget.…
2020 Diverge: A More Capable Getaway Bike
Here’s the intro from the 2020 Diverge press kit Spesh just sent out The freedom, the adventure, the community—it all begins where the pavement ends.…
Raise Your Seat is Back
Seeing so many people riding bikes with knees in their armpits, I’m dusting off a Tumblr from the past, Raise Your Seat. That’s a parody…
Late Night in the Shop: Building Wheels
Late night in the shop…the spokes, the hub, the rim, Mark V builds wheels. Turns out, I used to spend a lot of time in…
JBI Acquires Pure Cycles to Supply Demand
JBI Acquires Pure Cycles. After selling 200K bikes direct over the past 10 years and specializing in the urban category Pure Cycles was just acquired by…
Is It Earth Day?
Is it Earth Day 2020? During this pandemic, I have the attention span of a goldfish and don’t know what day it is, much less…
The Last Show Left on Earth
This will be fun… The Last Show Left on Earth from The Second City debuts tonight with Jack McBrayer. The series will feature a line-up…
GORE Wear Cancellara Collection this Spring
The Gore Wear Cancellara Collection is what’s new for spring. I have the kit and will wear it as soon as the temperatures get above 60…