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Girl Gear :: Chrome Delores Shoes

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  When the folks at Chrome told me they were sending a over a pair of their new women’s shoes I was thrilled. Until now, Chrome have been getting their, uh-hem, feet wet, making men’s shoes. Every time that I walked by a Chrome display over the last couple of years – in shops or at trade events – I envied the men and their shoes. When I opened the box to reveal Chrome’s Delores, there was a drum roll in my mind. [...]
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Girl Gear :: Leg Lube

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So, you are headed out for a big week of riding, there is camping involved and the potential for less showers than days of travel. But you still want to keep your freshly shaved legs, not just to look good but to prevent chaffing, and the age old “roadie” reasoning of injury + hair = yuck. What is a gal (or guy) to do? We’ve all tried any number of combinations including going sans slick leg and shaving with ice [...]
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Tool Tuesday :: Park Tool Dag-2

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Tool: Park Tool DAG-2 Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge Job:  To align your derailleur hanger. Thumps Up:  The DAG-2 is an updated version of the classic DAG-1 alignment gauge.  The DAG-2 is just as simple and effective to use as the original, but it’s been designed to work on a wider variety of frames.  Many full-suspension frames no longer use the traditional 135mm spacing for the rear wheel, and as a result the DAG-1 tool would bottom out on the frame [...]
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Tool Tuesday :: DT Swiss Analog Spoke Tensiometer

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Tool: DT Swiss Analog Spoke Tensiometer Job: To measure spoke tension for optimal wheel building and truing. Thumps Up: Any good mechanic knows the importance of using a tensiometer when building or truing wheels. The DT Swiss Analog tensiometer is an easy to use, accurate tool that can be relied on for many years. It’s dial gauge is simple to read, and the accompanying chart details the ideal tension for many different types of spokes- from triple butted to bladed [...]
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Tool Tuesday :: Lezyne Pedal Rod

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Tool: Lezyne Pedal Rod Job:  To install and remove pedals. Thumps Up:  Most pedal wrenches are pretty similar in design and size.  Lezyne’s Pedal Rod, however, steps it up a notch.  It’s available in two versions: the CNC which has an aluminum handle and the Classic which has a wooden one.  Both versions feature the same wrench head, which has an integrated bottle opener and two offset wrench openings for increased leverage.  The CNC version has quickly become my go-to [...]
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