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 Serving cyclists, runners, swimmers, skateboarders, and others with the best gear and the latest information.
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Okay, we admit it. We're gear freaks. And we're biased. We like equipment that works as intended and is cost-effective. We like ideas that blend innovation with proven design. We like companies that provide excellent customer service, communicate effectively, and actively support bicycling. We try all kinds of gear and report our findings here to help you decide whether a product is right for you.
A note to OEMs and distributors. If you have a product you'd like to provide for review, contact us (check the About page for phone numbers and e-mail addresses). Our CEO, Rich Ries, also does creative technical writing and photography as his primary business. He's been providing these services since 1984. Learn more by visiting www.BigRingServices.com.
And a note to publishers. Rich Ries also provides content for trade and consumer publications and their electronic counterparts. Get the details from www.BigRingWriting.com.
Blackspire Big Ring Bash Guard Protect your big 'ring and your wallet.
Corona Folding Saw Ten inches of wicked teeth for when a smaller saw just won't cut it. (Sorry.)
D2 Custom Shoes Perfect shoes for imperfect feet.
Oury MTB Grips Classic comfort and performance.
SRAM X9 MTB Kona Rebuild Does Rich miss his stock setup?
Topeak Mini 18 & Alien Half your toolbox contents now fit in your hydration pack.
MTB Tires and Wheels
Conti Speed Kings Fat and fast.
CST Crusaders If you're seeking value, you've found it.
Panaracer Cinders Good for three seasons and great in one.
Panaracer Fire XC Pros Good everywhere you're going to ride.
Vredestein Black Panthers Some truly fat cats.
FSA XC-300 Wheelset Good wheels, and the new version is even better.
Maddux Explorer MTB Wheelset Ordinary wheels at an extraordinary price.
D2 Custom Shoes Perfect shoes for imperfect feet.
FSA Quick Releases At last. A quick release that's on your side.
Hutchinson Fusion Adapt to the hair-trigger turning behavior and you'll be happy with these tires.
Hutchinson Top Speed One horrible habit makes this tire entirely unacceptable.
Neuvation SL2 Road Wheelset Not all they're cracked up to be.
Topeak Mini 18 & Alien Half your toolbox contents now fit in your seatbag.
Bushnell Backtrack GPS GP-essence with just the features you really need.
Cateye V3 Computer Maximum features with minimal trouble.
Garmin Edge 305 GPS Record all your ride info including elevation and route.
Magicshine Headlamp Great light. Exceptional value.
NiteRider Flight Headlamp Product differentiation in a crowded field brings unique benefits to riders.
NiteRider Rebel 8 Computer Really good. Really bad. Does one outweigh the other?
Finish Line Stanchion Lube Stiction killer improves suspension performance.
Lezyne Compact Pumps Clever design and robust construction.
Park DAG-1 The single best tool for improved shifting.
Park DS-1 Digital Scale Knowledge leads to enlightenment and guessing is for losers.
Prestaflator Your compressor and your Presta valves now work in harmony.
Topeak TSG-01 Digital Gauge Measure air pressure accurately to within 0.5 psi.
Wippermann Chain Wear Indicator A quick-n-easy way to save money.
Book Reviews We keep reading and we keep adding reviews.
Collective DVDs Three DVDs that present mountain biking in all its glory. Oh, and there are soundtracks, too.
Klunkerz DVD As close as you'll come to reliving the early days of mountain biking.
Hydration Packs If you have to schlepp stuff, at least pick the right pack.
Minipods Suddenly you're a better photographer.