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Conker Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
Proper black coffee is strong and bitter. Proper cold brew, however, is not. And cold brew’s smooth taste is much harder to translate into a liqueur than its bitter, acidic sibling. But after testing 90 recipes, Conker appears to have nailed it.
Western Rise Liberated Hemp Band-Collar Shirt
Hemp is on the rise. So are band collars. Here, the two come together to form an elegant lightweight shirt, perfect for transitioning from summer to autumn.
Hummingbird Bike Company Ultra-Light Folding Bike
After a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign, the “world’s lightest folding bike” is finally going into production. It weighs just 15 pounds.
Edgevale North Coast Shirt Jacket
Edgevale’s hallmark garment is back. This time around, it’s updated with a slimmer fit and a modern, tonal placard. Until Wednesday, you can get it for a special preorder sale price.
Giro Empire E70 Knit Cycling Shoe
The first cycling shoe with an engineered knit upper. Sold out for now, but hopefully not for long.
2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob
Can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Bullshit. Harley-Davidson is one of the oldest dogs around, yet year after year, they have proven that they can, and will, produce forward-thinking, exciting, unabashedly youthful bikes. The 2019 Softail Fat Bob proves it.
Gear Patrol Patch Set
From the Gear Patrol Store: If you love a piece of gear enough to customize it with patches, you’re our kind of people. We designed this first trio of patches to emblazon your gear with the Spirit of Adventure.
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