Episodes

  • Second Opinion #118: Jamis Renegade Expat Review

    Second Opinion #118: Jamis Renegade Expat Review
    Aug 28 2021
    Ian and Brian talk about Brian's 2017 Jamis Renegade Expat Bike!
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    20 mins
  • Second Opinion #117: Marin Four Corners Review

    Second Opinion #117: Marin Four Corners Review
    Aug 17 2021
    Ian is a utilitarian cyclist to the core, and is there a more pure expression of that than traveling from one metro area to another by bike? The Marin Four Corners is designed to take you the distance, at an affordable price. Come find out if they hit the mark!
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Second Opinion #116: Specialized Sirrus Review

    Second Opinion #116: Specialized Sirrus Review
    Jul 31 2021
    Ian and Brandon have both ridden the Sirrus more than any other bike. And while neither of them currently ride it on a regular basis, they have a lot to say about how it fits into various types of lifestyles.
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    30 mins
  • Second Opinion #115: Bike Toolkit Roundup

    Second Opinion #115: Bike Toolkit Roundup
    Jul 17 2021
    With just a modest collection of tools, you can make most adjustments and fix most problems that commonly come up while riding a bike! In this episode, Ian shows what he has with him at all times on his bike, and discusses three ways of carrying those tools.
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    18 mins
  • Second Opinion #114: Apidura Expedition Full Frame Pack Review

    Second Opinion #114: Apidura Expedition Full Frame Pack Review
    Jul 2 2021
    That triangle in the middle of your bike frame isn't doing you any good sitting empty! A frame bag takes advantage of that space for cargo capacity. Listen in to find out how Ian likes Apidura's entry into this product category.
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    29 mins
  • Second Opinion #113: Revelate Spinelock Review

    Second Opinion #113: Revelate Spinelock Review
    Jun 10 2021
    Revelate has come up with a unique mounting solution for their Spinelock seat pack. They claim it's the best thing since sliced bread, how well does it live up in practice? Join Ian on this review to find out!
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Second Opinion #112: Ortlieb Seat-Pack Review

    Second Opinion #112: Ortlieb Seat-Pack Review
    May 24 2021
    Ortlieb is well-regarded for their urban and touring panniers, but how about their bikepacking gear? They have one of the largest saddle packs in the business, let's find out how it holds up!
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    21 mins
  • Second Opinion #111: Rokform Phone Mount System Review

    Second Opinion #111: Rokform Phone Mount System Review
    May 10 2021
    Bike phone mounts are a very difficult product category to do well; they're usually either not durable, or too easy to steal, or too expensive. Rokform has focused on solving the first two problems, but the products are indeed expensive. Come listen to Ian give a verdict on whether they are worth the price!
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    15 mins