Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Cassette Tool Updated

Call this Bike Parts 2.0, this tools makes things a bit easier and less bulky to the alternative.
Normally you’d need a three-pronged attack to remove the cassette: a cassette locking tool, a spanner and a chainwhip. The Shimano-compatible Next Best Thing 2 does away with the need for these heavy tools by using the derailleur hanger as a leverage point.
Once anchored in place, which can be a little fiddly, it’s a matter of turning the pedals to loosen the lockring. As long as the lockring hasn’t been overtightened initially – best to check before setting off on tour – it’s a clever solution to every tourer’s nightmare.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Cold Activated Zoot Thermal Compression



Hey here in the Northeast it is getting code, Labor day has past, leaves are starting to fall and Cross Country, Cyclocross is upon us. Well break out the Thermal Compression from ZOOT, best used when cold to keep your core warm.


CompressRx Thermal provides all of the advanced benefits of CompressRx while keeping you warm during those cold training days. CompressRx reduces muscle fatigue and increases blood flow, so you can train harder and recover faster! 

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Who Want To Go Skiing or Snowboarding Now!

It might be the end of summer but with movies like "Come Find Us" who does not want to go skiing or snowboarding. Good things for kids like this, really shows how to push the limit and get you jazzed to get it done.


Keeping SunScreen On!


Finding a product that stays on and keeps you protected is hard, now SCAPE comes to the rescue.
SCIENCE BEHIND SCAPE
In the words of Dr. Martens…
1. Formula is 5x More Waterproof, Sweatproof and Doesn’t Clog Pores “Traditionally, sunscreens use oil to achieve waterproofing.
We developed a polymer matrix that bonds to your skin to make it waterproof. This creates an ultra thin Gore-tex-like layer on the skin and to hold the suncreeen in place even if you sweat for a long time or are in the in water. Most importantly, it doesn’t block pores so you can still sweat.”
2. Top-of-the-Line UVA Protection
“SCAPE provides the highest level of UVA protection possible. Plus, the formula includes antioxidants that remove free radicals from skin for cellular protection.”
3. Stringent Unbiased Testing
“When sunscreen companies do waterproof testing, it’s usually 20 people in a pool for 80 minutes—no movement and no towel-off when they get out. Then SPF test is done. This has nothing to do with an athlete’s reality. So we designed a much more stringent test. We exposed our product to stricter conditions both on athletes and in the lab. Plus, we had an independent lab doing the testing as well—not just us.”
4. Athlete-Tested Outside the Lab
“Additionally, it was important that we tested our product in real life, so we teamed with volleyball players, surfers, endurance athletes, etc, for testing. That was a crucial part missing in product development with other companies. You can only test products so much in a lab—eventually you have to put it in a real-world application, and we did that.”

Friday, August 13, 2010

Tony Blauer

Feel good and be able to protect yourself. Subscribe to Crossfit.com and watch his amazing videos, even sign up for a class.


Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS) is one of the world's leading consulting companies specializing in the research and development of close quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law enforcement, military and professional self-defense instructors.
During the 1980's, BTS pioneered reality-based self-defense with their ground-breaking 'Panic Attack' drill, the design of the world's first functional scenario-based training suit and the first self-defense program based on psychology, physiology and kinesiology.
The S.P.E.A.R. SYSTEM™ (Spontaneous Protection Enabling Accelerated Response) is a scientifically researched & medically reviewed personal defense measure that exploits the body’s natural responses to violence and danger. This survival mechanism, dubbed:Startle-Flinch Response has been scientifically integrated into a series of neuro-muscular drills that teaches individuals how to convert their instinctive reactions into protective and combative tactics.

HIGH GEAR™ is considered to be the world's most dynamic role-player gear because it allows trainers to engage in realistic and integrated scenarios in practically any environment. BTS has developed an analytic & systematic approach to scenario training by reverse-engineering real world confrontations. This program is called Ballistic Micro-fights™.
BTS is now a world-leader in the design of force-on-force training equipment, as well as program management for police defensive tactics, military combative trainingclose quarter combatives, andpersonal defense training. HIGH GEAR™, Ballistic Micro-fights™ and the S.P.E.A.R. SYSTEM™ are now used by many of the world's leading DT, Combatives and self-defense instructors to augment their personal defense skills.

Our focus, our mission and our path have not wavered since we began teaching real-world self-defense in 1979... we have been on the cutting-edge of reality-based training for the self-defense world ever since.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Catch you in the action: ATC9K HD All Terrain Video Action Camera



A simple to use, high definition helmet camera to bring to places you wouldn't dare bring your normal camcorder. Comes with numerous mounting options with more sold separately. Use it underwater or on land; it's tough and durable and records directly to a MicroSD card. Delivers full color video at 1080 x 720p HD resolution with 135 degree capture Field of View (FOV). Includes a built-in 1.5" LCD screen for playback and preview. Also includes our new G-Sensor that measures the varying G-force measurements during the activities being recorded. Track the extreme G-force levels and compare with friends!




  • HD 1080p Resolution (1920 x 1080)

  • 30 Frames per Second at 1080p mode

  • 60 Frames per Second at 720p mode

  • Includes Double-Sided Remote for easy access and Recording

  • 32GB Micro expandable memory - 32MB Internal Memory

  • G-Sensor

  • HDMI

  • 1.5" LCD Color Screen

  • Laser Pointer

  • 135 Degree Field of View (FOV)

  • Waterproof up to 20m

  • Shock Resistant up to 1.2m

  • Thursday, July 22, 2010

    Immersion Research 2010 LX Dry Top

    Got to love staying dry. Using products that are meant for one sport that have cross over uses are key. Take the Immersion Research 2010 LX Dry Top, and you can see how if you work the bow on a sailboat this baby will be your best friend. Made with 4 layer waterproof/breathable Entrant®, lightweight waterproof/breathable inner tunnel, latex neck with over-gasket, hook and loop closures over latex wrist gaskets, zippered semi-dry pocket on front chest, adjustable neoprene waistband. Seam taped throughout.
    The price is a little steep, staying dry does have its advantageous.

    Wednesday, July 14, 2010

    Zoc Doc!

    Finally getting to a point where technology and doctors are coming together.

    ZocDoc is a free service that allows patients to book Doctor appointments online.

    ZocDoc started in September of 2007 as a service to help people find and make dentist appointments in New 
    York City. Today ZocDoc also offers primary caredermatologisteye-specialistENTorthopedistOB/GYNallergist,podiatristcardiologistpediatricianradiologist and psychiatrist appointments in New York CityWashington DCSan Francisco and Chicago.

    Monday, July 12, 2010

    Create Your Own Deck

    Three easy steps:

    1. Choose a suitable deck
    2. Upload design
    3. Design and enjoy!
    Simple and affordable, great idea taking the tee shirt design to the next level.

    Becoming a Adventure Racer



    From Endurance Planet.
    This week’s story is the first of a two-part edition written by endurance sports legend Marshall Ulrich. The title: “Transformation of an Adventure Runner…one runner’s journey from the farm to Mount Everest, through joyful and scary places in his heart and soul.”

    Wednesday, July 07, 2010

    Burley Travoy

    Best product, this is great now more people in the USA can start to ride their bikes instead of drive their cars.
    Now, you can easily take all your stuff with you. Pull it behind your bike. Bring it in when you arrive. Skip the grocery cart – use your Travoy. Haul garden supplies. What else do you want to do? So easy to attach and detach. Market Bags, Transit Bags, Rain Fly, Cargo Straps.

    : Conveniently detaches from bike in seconds so you can roll it indoors
    : Can be folded to fit inside briefcase-sized tote bag for transport or storage
    : Patent-pending design provides excellent stability and maneuverability
    : Tote bag clips to trailer in both walk-mode and bike-mode
    : Cargo capacity: 60 lbs
    : Trailer weight: 9.8 lbs
    : Folded size: 21" x 18" x 8"
    : Wheel size: 12.5" x 2"
    : Track width: 22"

    Monday, June 28, 2010

    Withings WiFi Scale

    The first WiFi enabled scale, I assume we will start to see many more since the healthcare space is becoming a self monitored area. 

    Data collection

    • Instant weigh-in by getting on the scale
    • Automatically turns on and off


    Weight

    • Display units : kg, lb, stlb
    • Graduation 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs) - 4 sensors
    • Maximum 180 kg (396 lbs)


    Display

    • Big graphical screen (2.4" x 1.6")
    • White, high-contrast lighting

    Friday, June 25, 2010

    Alex Honnold shoots up Half Dome

    Madman rock climber Alex Honnold shot up The Nose and Half Dome in a combined 8 hours over the course of the day. He set at least one speed record on Half Dome, breaking his old record by 41 minutes, and he likely broke a combined route record by adding The Nose.