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sks speedrocker review

SKS Speedrocker Fender / Mudguard Review: Perfect for Gravel, CX Bikes with Disc Brakes

Posted by By BigHead Todd December 28, 2021
The growth of gravel, adventure, and commuting cycling in recent years has produced a renaissance of sorts. No, not cue sheets or wool shorts and suspenders but rather fenders, or…
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arundel top tube tycoon review

Review: Arundel’s Top Tube Tycoon – The Slick & Stylish Top Tube Bag for any Bike

Posted by By BigHead Todd January 14, 2021
Arundel's "Top Tube Tycoon" (TTT) is a slick, stylish top tube bag that should be an especially attractive option for those regularly riding longer distances in inclement weather. The seams…
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lezyne roll caddy review

Roll Your Own? Review: The Lezyne Roll Caddy – by Big Head Todd

Posted by By BigHead Todd November 9, 2020
Seat bags are fairly ubiquitous amongst all sorts of riders - except those who'd rather stuff their jersey pockets full on every ride just so you can have an unobstructed…
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Has Gravel Riding Got You Over-Tired

Has Gravel Riding Got You Over-Tired / Over-Tyred? – By Big Head Todd

Posted by By BigHead Todd October 21, 2020
WTF is going on with tires gravel people? The recently released All Road gravel bike from State is spec'd with Vittoria Barzo tires. Now, this is a tire I installed…
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all mountain style frame protection review

Review: AMS (All Mountain Style) Frame Protector Kit – By Big Head Todd

Posted by By BigHead Todd October 20, 2020
AMS (All Mountain Style) Universal Frame Guard - Extra is manufactured in Spain and includes 12 pieces in various sizes, ranging from 27x5cm down to 6x3cm. Unless you are planning…
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gravel cycling in nairobi

Mr Todd’s Wild Ride: Mixed-surface cycling fun near Nairobi, Kenya!

Posted by By BigHead Todd November 19, 2019
On the roads and trails around Gravel Cyclist HQ here in North Florida, we encounter our share of wildlife - deer, turkey, skunks, opossums, tortoises, snakes, armadillos (mostly squashed), etc.…
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cycling pennsylvania rothrock state park

A Divergent Gravel State of Mind – Early Spring in Pennsylvania

Posted by By BigHead Todd April 26, 2019
Little Five Peaks: All Around Rothrock When I recently found myself looking at most of an open day during a trip to Pennsylvania State University, I knew I had to…
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Only when we returned to pavement and the big rings came out to play did I suffer a disadvantage.

Long-Term Review: Wabi Cycles Thunder Elite Review – Single Speed Steel Versatility

Posted by By BigHead Todd February 20, 2019
"Wabi Cycles is a bicycle maker located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and shipping globally. Founded by industry veteran Richard Snook, Wabi is now run by a group of Tulsans, Jeremy, Curt and Matt.…
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Dogears GPS Garmin repair review

Review: DOGEARS GPS – Garmin Billet Aluminum Mounting Plate – Fix Your Broken Garmin!

Posted by By BigHead Todd December 14, 2017
If you treat your Garmin unit right, it can last for years. But even when you do, sometimes problems arise. In my case, after more than 4 years of switching…
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Tour of Ara 2017: Bighead’s Big Adventure (Part Three – Final) – By Todd Leedy

Tour of Ara 2017: Bighead’s Big Adventure (Part Three – Final) – By Todd Leedy

Posted by By BigHead Todd September 21, 2017
Stage Five - Naaim de Vos: Calvinia to Sutherland, 161km "The morning road is, um, not in great condition"   Heading over to Hantam Huis for breakfast in the usual…
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Tour of Ara 2017: Bighead’s Big Adventure (Part Two) – By Todd Leedy

Tour of Ara 2017: Bighead’s Big Adventure (Part Two) – By Todd Leedy

Posted by By BigHead Todd September 2, 2017
Stage Three - Mbotshwa Buda: Middelpos to Calvinia, 98km "There is something sticking out of your head" During our braai dinner following stage two, we heard the unfortunate news that…
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Tour of Ara 2017: Bighead’s Big Adventure (Part One) – By Todd Leedy

Tour of Ara 2017: Bighead’s Big Adventure (Part One) – By Todd Leedy

Posted by By BigHead Todd August 28, 2017
Prologue "Because I'm 50!" The Tour of Ara is a six-day stage race over a predominantly gravel road course in the 'Great Karoo' area of Northern Cape Province, South Africa.…
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wtb nano review

Review: WTB Nano Comp Tire 700c x 40mm

Posted by By BigHead Todd August 5, 2015
This review comes to us courtesy of Big Head Todd - he's local to Gainesville, Florida, friend of the Gravel Cyclist crew, and promoter of the best cyclocross race in…
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Ride Report AND Video: 2015 Tour of the Quilt Country II

Ride Report AND Video: 2015 Tour of the Quilt Country II

Posted by By BigHead Todd May 11, 2015
Ride report by Big Head Todd, filming, and video production by JOM A Little about the Tour of the Quilt Country II Gilchrist and Levy counties in North Central Florida…
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