Category Archives: Outdoors

One Year Later: Bryton Rider 750 Follow Up

Bryton Rider 750 follow up

Ahoy! We’re still kicking.

Despite being two years deep into both parenthood and a pandemic, this past year I managed to crank out over a thousand miles on my Bryton Rider 750 bike computer. (Skyrocketing gas prices have motivated me to ride more.) So I think I’ve gotten quite a lot out of the unit. Read our Bryton Rider 750 follow up below!

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Bryton Rider 750 Review

bryton rider 750 review

We finally picked up the latest bike computer from Bryton, the Bryton Rider 750. Is it worth the upgrade? Read our Bryton Rider 750 review below to find out!

UPDATE: Read our one-year follow-up with the Bryton Rider 750 here!

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Ritchey Breakaway 1x Gravel Bike Build

ritchey breakaway 1x gravel bike build

After years of road riding, I finally decided gravel biking just looked too darn fun to pass up. Below, you’ll find the lowdown and step-by-step video walkthroughs for my Ritchey Breakaway 1x gravel bike build!

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Bryton Rider 320 Review

bryton rider 320 review

I’ve been running the Bryton Rider 420 bike computer for several months now without any major hitches. Recently, Bryton sent me their latest, lower priced unit, the Bryton Rider 320. Get the lowdown in our Bryton Rider 320 review below!

UPDATE: Read our review of the new Bryton Rider 750 here!

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Bryton Rider 420 Review

bryton rider 420 review

UPDATE: Read our review of the new Bryton Rider 750 here!

Over the last few years I’ve field tested both the Bryton Rider 310 and Rider 410 GPS cycling computers, logging thousands of miles on each. Bryton sent me their latest Rider 420 unit, which I’ve tested over the last few weeks. Read our full Bryton Rider 420 review below!

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1982 Trek 412 Vintage Bike Restoration

1982 trek 412 vintage bike restoration

Since cobbling together my Ritchey Road Logic, I’ve taken the next step and undertaken fixing up old bikes. Check out my latest project, a 1982 Trek 412 vintage bike restoration!

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Bryton Rider 410 GPS Review

bryton rider 410 gps review

EDIT: I’ve tested the updated Bryton Rider 420! Read the review. Also: Read our review of the new Bryton Rider 750 here!

Last year I tested the Bryton Rider 310 bike computer, with positive overall results. I’ve logged over 2,000 miles on it and it still performs great!

Bryton recently released their new and improved Rider 410. After two weeks of field testing, our Bryton Rider 410 GPS review is in! Keep reading for the whole scoop!

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2018 Fuji Roubaix 1.1 Road Bike Review

2018 fuji roubaix 1.1 road bike review

I’ve ridden my Ritchey Road Logic build for few months now, and I’m super pleased with it.

Still, I snagged the newest model of the Fuji Roubaix 1.1 for review. Continue reading our full 2018 Fuji Roubaix 1.1 road bike review below!

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Ritchey Road Logic Bike Build

 

ritchey road logic bike buildI recently sold my trusty Motobecane Le Champion to put together this Ritchey Road Logic bike build.

Today, I’ll blast through mini-reviews for the components. I’ll eventually write separate, longer reviews, then update this post with the links. In the meantime, check out my Ritchey Road Logic bike build! Continue reading Ritchey Road Logic Bike Build

Morakniv Pro S Fixed Blade Knife Review

morakniv pro s fixed blade knife reviewI might have a new favorite camp knife.

For everyday carry, I’m still going to pocket one of my folding knives, like the Kershaw Skyline. They’re portable, low profile, and great for incidental cutting and slicing.

But in a camp setting, where it will get used dozens of times a day, in higher-stress applications? I’m pretty much hooked on my Morakniv Craftline Pro S Allround fixed blade. Read our Morakniv Pro S fixed blade knife review to find out why!

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