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Micro-Review: NYLAARN Sunglasses

If you've met me before, you're probably aware that I very frequently wear sunglasses for many reasons. And it's during a recording session with Aaron Panone in Amsterdam, that he generously gifted me a pair of his Nylaarn sunglasses…

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Convert any Fixed-Gear to a Tracklocross shredder.

There are enough articles on this website to prove that the Parallax is by far, one of my favorite track bike to be mass-produced. A tight geometry, good for the city and everything that stays on “paved roads”

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What’s the Deal with the Cannondale Track?

You know what a CTrack is, you probably know how much it’s worth and how it stills goes up in value today. So what makes it the hype-beast that everyone would sell their kidney for?…

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Here's how a €200 tyre set really feels like.

When it comes to tires and brakeless fixed-gear, the usual rule of thumb is: “The cheaper, the better…” But again, my curiosity, and developed sens of aesthetic got the better of me and my wallet…

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One Slow day, Tokyo Micro Style

Good news for all of you travelers: Japan is reopening its borders to non-visa holders this November! This means two things: first off, I’m genuinely happy for many of you that have been dreaming to travel this far with the recent appreciation of Japanese culture..

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Riding a Track Bike in Japan? Here is what I think…

I'm gonna make this clear before we start. This is not a giant rant about Japan and how you should not go there.I know that it's a dream destination for a lot of you and I highly encourage you to travel to the country of the rising sun at least once…

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Treat yourself with a good cup.

As someone who started cycling semi-seriously, primarily because of commuting, I find it really difficult to do a “loop”. The principle of riding on your bike aimlessly, to finally come back where you started and close your “loop” sounds almost impossible to me.

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Knocking on Wood with the Gump 760

A few months back when Fabian and I were looking for some news to put in the pre-show, I came upon something quite interesting. A handlebar made out of wood…
It’s already no secret that in the cycling industry there have been many attempts to introduce wooden handlebars. Most of them failed miserably…

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Craft Cadence Essential Case and Jersey.

Tube, check! Co2 cartridge, check! Multitool, I got that too! Either by myself or with some friends, on any ride with a roady vibe to it, I end up doing the same process over and over to check if I have everything I need…

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My Outer Shell Framebags Review

After almost two years of owning these bags and a decent amount of time taking them with me on various trips, it's finally time for an in-depth review of my three Outer Shell bags…

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Building your own wheelset: Custom Wheel Building Part.2

Could you decide what to order and did everything arrive safely? Not yet? Check part.1 then! If you did, we should probably get to work to fit your bike with a sweet new pair of shoes. Today we’re gonna look into the “building” part of custom wheel building.

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An introduction to custom wheels, Part.1: Hubs and Rims

So you just picked up a new frame or maybe just want a “refresh” for your ride. Buying a pair of new wheels can be an absolute mad adventure. The price range is literally a hundred to a few thousands euros/dollars. Where do you start?

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Riding Fixed With Roadies

So you’re having some coffee with your good cyclist friend… He is telling you all about his last escape with the boys and it sounds like they had quite a blast riding together….

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A first Trackpacking experience

As summer was at it’s peak and I was melting in my Parisian apartment, wanting some nature and some fresh air . My good friend Diego came up with an interesting suggestion . “ I’m going bikepacking with a few friends this weekend , wanna come along ? “…

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