A Winner

Our second Lactic Acid Threshold product giveaway has ended. It should come as no surprise that poster Craig has won the light for his neighbor, Susan. Craig, shoot me your address--james AT gearreview.com--and I'll get the light to you post haste.

In other news, if you haven't seen the video of the moonwalking gorilla, you need to. It goes a long way in showing why/how cyclists aren't seen. Joe Lindsey--over at Bicycling Magazing's Boulder Report--has a nice write up about it. I've attached it here, for your viewing pleasure.

Look Out For Cyclists Test

Posted to Bicycling by Double D on March 15, 2008

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It's rather startling, really. It also, I think, helps explain why a really, really bright tail light, even run during the day, can help grab drivers' attentions and force them to notice you. I think that if the Gorilla was wearing a pink Mohawk it might have been more noticeable. Something to ponder.

You may already be a winner!

Now that Daylight Savings Time is officially upon us, I have to try to ride in the dark. Oh, sure, I need lights on the first half of my commute in, but usually I use them in flashing mode any more. I'm sure that many/most of you are the same--unless you work the night shift, in which case I feel your pain... I really do.

Now, I want to help you, dear reader, in your endeavor to commute by bicycle and I happened to have a brand new, never used, removed from the packaging for photo taking only Knog BullFrog. This light is very similar to the Toad we previously took a look at. The main difference is that it is mounted horizontally, rather than vertically.

Now, here's what you need to do to bring this baby home. In the comments section, leave a message telling us why you need this light--how much it'll change your life. Jon and I will pick the best tale and this bright little sucker could be winging it's way to your abode--shipping on us, naturally.

Now the caveat: Open those residing in the United States only. Sorry guys, gotta keep the shipping cost down.

Edit: We'll announce the winner in one week, Monday, March 24th.

A Winner Announced

If you don't know what the contest was, I'm sorry. Read it here.

This contest proved to cause quite a fierce battle with many a close call. In fact, a family was almost torn apart by it. However in the end, we, the judges, were able to come up with a winner.

Congratulations, Ceri, with your insightful comment. Our heart goes out to you and your family and only hope that this derailleur reaches you in time to save your family. However, if it doesn't, enjoy the derailleur and try and make some money off the story. If you need help writing the book, let me know.

Please email me your details so I can get this in the mail soon: jon at gearreview dot com

An Addendum

Due to the vast amount of comment spam we used to get--and by "vast", I mean even one is too much--we have limited comments to those with blogger accounts only. It occurs to me that this might limit those who might otherwise want to comment. So, in an effort to give everyone a chance, to enter the contest announced yesterday, you can also email us with your contest entry.

jon at gearreview dot com
james at gearreview dot com

Broken Record ... and More

Okay, at the risk of posting three entries in a row about the same review, here are some pictures of the Pugsley in about a foot of snow. I'm having a blast on this bike.


In other news, I have also received for review the new Hayes brake, the Stroker. I'll soon have it mounted so I can give you my first impressions. I love fresh hydraulics!

And, finally, a contest.

I've mentioned previously how specialized a front derailleur is, so first let me tell you the prize. A 31.8mm SRAM X-9 Low-clamp, bottom-pull front derailleur.
Now, how to win it? Easy?

Yes, easy.

Post a comment (of course) with the reason why you need this derailleur. You can make it long or short, but it needs to be good. For now, I'm limiting this contest to the continental U.S., though I reserve the right to send it elsewhere if I like the comment enough. It's my contest, so I get to decide. I'll leave this open for a week, so get your comment in soon. If you know someone who could use this derailleur, tell them to post a comment.