Lew rides gravel and mountain bikes throughout the UK searching for adventure. He also goes by Pedal Slip while documenting his rides, photography and illustration work.

Camel Chops is a family-run bike bag operation from Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Since 2020, they have been creating jazzy custom bags as well as a regular line-up. In this review, Lew takes out one of the Camel Chops' smaller offerings called the Chip Frame Bag and gets to know what it's good for, and what it's not. Let's go.

Camel Chops Chip Frame Bag Review

Over the past couple years, Passchier has been making some waves with their stylish, vibration-absorbing bamboo handlebars. They recently added a new narrower bar to the lineup—dubbed the Astaire bar—and let us try them out. Follow along as Lew asks some tough questions and gives his impressions on these flexy bars.

Passchier Astaire Handlebar Review

Microadventures are just that—small adventures that get you outside and are meant to leave you feeling refreshed rather than exhausted. Not every outing needs to be an epic feat of endurance. Follow Lew and his friend Scott as they plan and take a fun ride from Edinburgh, Scotland back to their homes in the north of England.

Microadventures: How To Fit More Cycling Into Life

In 2020, Chrome Industries introduced the Doubletrack Handlebar Sling—a bag designed for day riders that require quick access to essentials, as well as the ability to remove and carry it off the bike. We have been running the bag for the past 4 months and have grown to trust and even love it. Follow along.

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Camel Chops Chip Frame Bag Review

Passchier Astaire Handlebar Review

Microadventures: How To Fit More Cycling Into Life

Chrome Industries Doubletrack Handlebar Sling Review