Lever+ Bike Tool by Townie Syndicate

A super simple resource for the avid road cyclist

When it comes to road cycling, every extra ounce you can avoid carrying will be beneficial in the long run. With this in mind, Kansas City, MO-based Townie Syndicate designed the basic Lever+ bike tool. Composed of a composite tire-lever, two L-shaped hex wrenches (that double as Phillips-head and T-25 Torx-head screwdrivers) and a die-cut velcro wrap, the simple system wraps up and fits easily …

Worn & Wound NYC Nato Horween Watch Strap

The traditional woven nylon band reimagined in supple leather from the iconic Chicago tannery

Just a few months ago NYC-based Worn & Wound introduced their Model 1 Horween watch band, and the crowd went wild. The campaign was so successful, it allowed the young brand to strengthen their relationship with the Chicago-based tannery, resulting in the new Horween Leather NYC Nato watch strap. Traditionally made of durable woven nylon, Worn & Wound’s upscaled take uses the famous leather instead, …

Off Piste: A Ride Across America, Part 5 of 5

A look at the tech accessories that kept us in touch with HQ during our 3,700 mile motorcycle ride

At the conclusion of our five-day recap of our recent cross country motorcycle trip, we shift our focus from the gear that enabled us to escape the daily hustle to that which helped us stay within reach. While the thought of “hitting the open road” and escaping email was certainly freeing in the trip’s early stages, in reality being entirely offline for nearly two weeks …