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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,...
Ernesto
Sep 5, 20233 min read


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...
Ernesto
Aug 10, 20221 min read


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...
Ernesto
Sep 22, 20193 min read


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,...
Ernesto
Jul 16, 20191 min read


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...
Ernesto
Jun 28, 20192 min read


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...
Ernesto
Jun 12, 20191 min read


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...
Ernesto
Mar 26, 20191 min read


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...
Ernesto
Nov 30, 20181 min read


Bicycle gear reviews coming soon!
This is where KUMA Bicycle Company will be reviewing things such as bike gear, food, riding, fun, etc.
Ernesto
Nov 14, 20181 min read
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