Robert aka Salty Beard Bikepacking is one of Canada’s most prominent bikepacking YouTubers. From Victoria, B.C., Rob spends his days training for races like the BC Epic.

Aero bars are no longer exclusively for time-trial and triathlon bikes. You can now find them on gravel bikes and bikepacking rigs used as 'comfort bars'. In this review, Rob tests Redshift’s quick-release aero bars on his gravel bike to understand how they fit his riding life and style. Let’s go.

Redshift Quick-Release Aero Bars: Not Your Dad's TT Bars

The FlipFuel is a great little gadget that helps consolidate partially used canisters of fuel and save a few bucks. We have been seeing FlipFuel all over social media and other outdoor websites, but wanted to give it a shot for ourselves. Let's Go.

FlipFuel Review: Flipping Great

Cane Creek is a component manufacturer that requires little introduction for most cyclists. However, do you know how Cane Creek became a company? Rob has been riding with the Cane Creek eeSilk suspension seatpost for over 17,000km. Here he goes deep on his impressions of the post while providing a fantastic lesson on some serious cycling history. Let's go.

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Redshift Quick-Release Aero Bars: Not Your Dad's TT Bars

FlipFuel Review: Flipping Great

Cane Creek eeSilk Seatpost Review

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