Wisconsin-based Trek Bicycles announced that it partnered with World Bicycle Relief and will double the impact of donations made to the advocacy group for all of July. For each donation to WBR Trek will match those contributions, dollar for dollar, and together Trek and World Bicycle Relief are looking to supply 1,300 bikes to Africans in need. Continue reading Trek Rolls in Africa
Author: KineticShift
Finish Without Friction
Mountain biking can be dirty business, and getting to the finish line ahead of the competition in a bike race means having a bike that is perfectly tuned, but even if you aren’t racing Finish Line’s new Max Suspension Spray will help reduce friction and suspension stanchions.
This can help smooth out, quiet and even improve the performance of old and new forks.
The Finish Line Max Suspension Spray is made with polysiloxane and function-specific fluoropolymers, and it can also be used on rubber gaskets and o-rings to condition and protect them. The Max Suspension Spray can even be sprayed on a bike’s downtube to prevent mud build-up.
For those looking to go the distance, the Finish Line Max Suspension Spray will help get you there.
Family Friendly Predator
With a name like Predator we think of some terrible beast – or worse that movie alien with the dreadlocks. But the Old Town Canoe offers the Predator Family of canoes that are designed for avid anglers and those looking to hit the water in comfort.
The Predator 13 offers an element seating system that provides comfort and stability, while there are six removable plates, rod tip holders and rod retainer bungees to ensure nothing gets lost in the water. There is a slip resistant Exo-Ridge Deck, along with side-mount paddle storage and dual tackle holders. If the fish won’t come to you this is the canoe that will certainly get you to the fish.
Pedals on the Launch Pad
Launch Components launched it Magnesium Launchpad flat bicycle pedals last year and for those looking to reduce the weight the new Aluminum Launchpad is ready to roll. These are designed for downhill racing, but are light enough for the cross country riding as well.
These feature an ultra low profile body that is just 120mm x 100mm, and yet offer a low surface area that retains grip even when wet. The Aluminum Launchpad pedals weight just 367grams per pair while the CNC machined pedals are hard anodized and ready for off-road adventures.
Weekend Reading List (07.06.2013): Knee’d To Heal, Wear IT, AAA Bike Service
Knee’d To Heal
From Runner’s World: The Body Shop: Band Aid
Use these six simple moves to help cure and prevent knee pain Continue reading Weekend Reading List (07.06.2013): Knee’d To Heal, Wear IT, AAA Bike Service
Some Call it a Springblade
Adidas isn’t a company that sits on the wayside. It is one that is always in motion and with shoes like the Adidas Springblade runners will be too. These running shoes feature 16 downward-angled blades in the midsoles that react to your movement. These highly elastic blades instantaneously react to any environment, compressing and releasing energy to create an efficient push-off that provides spring-like motion under your feet. The Springblades will spring to life in August.
(Key)Chain Ring
There are a lot of multi-tool concepts out there but that didn’t stop Jonathan Sabutis of New York City from launching a Kickstarter project to bring out his Ringtool concept. This tool is a simple round ring (as the name implies) that features a variety of hex bits. It can be used as a keychain and even a bottle opener for that post ride refreshing beverage.
It is even TSA approved. Video and features after the jump
Made in America: Upcycled Tent To Shorts
Earlier today we noted that Chrome was using old Cold War era Communist Bloc/Warsaw Pact tents and making waterproof bags. We also heard that J.Crew was marketing a line of Military Tent Shorts. These cargo shorts are made of 1940s era military tents and each was made by hand in the New York City design studios, where one tent only produced one pair of shorts.
Apparently these were so popular that J.Crew has sold out even at $220 per pair. We’ll have to watch and see if anymore should show up.
Made in America: American Bags from Commie Materials
While we’ve heard of swords to plowshares, bag maker Chrome is looking to take old military tents and reutilize these as color bags. These include bags made of the Rain Camo that was originally used by Warsaw Pact nations during the Cold War. The shell is made of weatherproof, 1000-denier Cordura and this bag is big enough to hold a 17-inch laptop, while reflective straps will make the bag visible at night.
This line of bags also feature daisy-chain mounting loops for attaching carabineer or bike lights as well as the iconic quick-release seatbelt buckle with integrated bottle opener – something those commies never considered!
Chrome Citizen Salvage Military Tent Messenger Bags Official Website
Protects From Sun and Sharks
BoatsToGo.com has just released a new line of protective beach clothing that is designed to provide “significant UV protection” and will help keep the wearer cooler in the hot sun. In addition this revolutionary line of clothing can help reduce the chances of be attacked by sharks – and by that we assume they mean the variety that swims in the ocean to that John Williams “dun dun” music and not the kind that play poker in a seaside bar.
As for the sun the clothing offers protection of up to 50SPF while the Shark Repellent Rash Guard features a visual design that was modeled after the color scheme of the highly venomous Lion Fish, which is not something sharks are interested in eating. According to the makers this significantly reduces the risk of the wearer being the victim of a shark attack in instances where the shark mistakes them for one of its prey. Continue reading Protects From Sun and Sharks
Happy Fourth of July
Happy Fourth of July from Kinetic Shift.
City Bike Helmet
New York’s Citi Bike Share is off and running – or should we say riding – and while the grid pattern of Mid Town makes it easy for people to find their way, even New Yorkers can find anything below 14th Street to be confusing, while Lower Manhattan can be like a maze. The folks at FLORA have come up with a novel solution with the Citi Bike “Smart” Helmet, which can help riders navigate to the nearest station.
The LED lights will offer blinking directions on when to turn so riders will be directed where to go. In addition the lights on the helmets help ensure that riders will be seen after dark. Continue reading City Bike Helmet
Made in America: Boarded Up
While there has been a trend to make “greener” surfboards using a variety of materials, including carbon fiber, for Grain Surfboards nothing beats wood. The company noted that for more than a thousand years surfboards were made of wood and that’s good enough for them.
The makers use Northern White Cedar with a bit of Western Red Cedar along with a natural blend of traditional construction style with New England boat building craftsmanship and the result is one serious surfboard.
Grain Surfboards
[Via Wood Working Network: Wood Surfboards Make Summer’s Top 50]