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Last September (2022), I went on a good long bike camping ride in Wisconsin.

So why am I reviewing my own bicycle? Because this bicycle is nice. Rides smooth, takes me places, and I’ve taken it, or it has taken me,...

New frame in the works...

For Spring 2023 Soon, the redesigned GRAVA frames will feature an updated frame design to fit 700x53 or 650B*2.1'' size tires, full...

Gleaming the bags.

You know that sound gnomes make when they make their mating calls? Yes, you guessed it right, they sound like when one tears Velcro...

Cobalt 1 XC Wheelset

Yes, as the website says, “Simple and beautiful.” We have Crankbrothers Cobalt 1XC wheels on our Montrose bikes. So far, on Montrose #2,...

Microshift – or rather, microSHIFT. (BS-A11)

This little rear shifter goes to 11 (yes, if you get the reference. If you do not, look it up) and it is one of the easiest shifters to...

Shifting getting shifty

About to switch the SRAM brake levers/shifter with these TRP brake levers and a microSHIFT Right barend rear shifter. Why? Because the...

Tidbits of gears

Interesting tidbits of gears with cylocross and gravel bikes in mind. https://www.velonews.com/2019/03/bikes-and-tech/technical-faq-big-r...

Maxxis Minions

Maxxis Minions… what can I say? They’re awesome here in the city (Chicago, where Chicago things come from) because IT SNOWED a lot a few...

Bicycle gear reviews coming soon!

This is where KUMA Bicycle Company will be reviewing things such as bike gear, food, riding, fun, etc.