Opinions & Essays

This Is The Only Motorcycle Helmet I'll Ever Buy

With old-school cool and modern-day safety features, the Gringo has everything you need in a helmet.

This Workout Recovery Tool Is My New WFH Essential
In the age of WFH, my underutilized calf stretcher found some new (a…
Don't Choose the Sportiest Trim When You Buy a Car
Obsessing over all things sporty will see you spending a lot of mon…
The Joys of the Dirt-Cheap Watch
Cheap watches won’t appreciate in value or win you admiration in the…
No One Is Impressed by Your Enormous Coffee Mug

Go small... or go back to bed?
Aug 22, 2020
We Need to Talk about This 3D-Printed Bike That Has Crowdfunded $3.4 Million

Hype and hesitation about the Superstrata, "the world's first 3D-printed unibody carbon fiber composite bike."
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Aug 9, 2020
Should You Buy Crocs? Here Are the Pros and Cons

They're cheap. They're ugly. They're really, really popular.
Aug 8, 2020
These $40 Sport "Headphones" Are Different in the Best Possible Way

The Zulu Alpha Wearable Bluetooth Speakers just might be the smartest personal audio solution for cyclists and other outdoor athletes.
Aug 7, 2020
The New Ford Bronco Should Scare Land Rover More Than Jeep

Ford benchmarked Jeep to build its new Bronco. But the company the Bronco may trouble the most is Land Rover.

Aug 2, 2020
This Australian Masterchef's Instagram Is Peak #FoodPorn

My morning routine now includes checking Instagram to see what Adam Liaw is eating.
Jul 30, 2020
I Can't Believe I Used to Survive Without a Second Screen

Having one is such a relief.
Jul 27, 2020
The Case for Jorts (Yes, Really)

No, today is not April Fool's.
Jul 24, 2020
The Internet Is the Best Place to Buy a Used Premium Bike

Shopping for a used high-end bike is simple at The Pro's Closet, an online store that built itself like a car dealership.
Jul 19, 2020
The Three-Watch Collection: Vertical Horizon's Matt Scannell
We asked Matt, lead singer and guitarist of Vertical Horizon, to whittle down his watch collection to only three pieces. It wasn't easy…
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Jul 19, 2020
Yes, Crocs Are the Perfect Shoe... for Camping

Fashion arbiters seem to have finally given Crocs a pass, but I still think the best place to wear them is at a campsite.
Jul 9, 2020
This $7 Tool Is a Must-Have for Chemex Owners

If you brew with a Chemex, this tiny accessory will keep your coffee hotter for longer and keep out pollutants.
Jul 9, 2020
Keep Your Seltzers. The Best Summer Beer There Is Just Got Better

Argue all you want: Bell's Oberon Ale is the ideal summer beer, and by god, mangoes only make that more true.

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Jul 9, 2020
I Switched to iPhone After 10 Years on Android. Here's Why, and What I Miss Most

It wasn't nearly as hard as I expected.

Jul 9, 2020
Sports Cars Don't Get Any Better Than the Aston Martin Vantage

Aston Martin’s entry-level Vantage may not be the fastest car under $200,000 — but it’s certainly the one you’ll feel coolest driving.
Jun 27, 2020
Why the Perlon Watch Strap Is Perfect for Summer

The perlon is made from a weaving of nylon, thus giving it massive amounts of breathability and adjustability.