Gear & Grit
  • Home
  • Gear Reviews
  • The Engine
  • The Mindset
  • The Garage
  • Culture & Opinion
Sign in Subscribe
Culture & Opinion

Swift Campout Video Challenge Finalist: Studio Ghibli Campout

Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry

08 Oct 2020
Swift Campout Video Challenge Finalist: Studio Ghibli Campout

The Swift Campout Video Challenge, this is definitely my favorite.

Check out more information and the other finalists on the Swift Industries Youtube page.

Read more

PDW Essentials Electric Pump: Bigger Battery, Heavier Package, $85

PDW Essentials Electric Pump: Bigger Battery, Heavier Package, $85

PDW's new electric pump has a bigger battery and customizable presets. Here's the size/weight trade-off and what actually matters for multi-bike households.

By Kevin Curry 16 Mar 2026
Salsa Flyway Review: Race Geometry Meets Bikepacking Clearance

Salsa Flyway Review: Race Geometry Meets Bikepacking Clearance

Salsa's new Flyway gravel bike promises race speed and bikepacking comfort. Here's what the geometry, tire clearance, and builds actually mean for you.

By Kevin Curry 16 Mar 2026
Dark Energy Chain Wax: Speed and Durability Without the Crock-Pot

Dark Energy Chain Wax: Speed and Durability Without the Crock-Pot

Muc-Off's Dark Energy drip wax promises speed and durability without PFAS or hot-wax hassle. Here's what the testing actually shows—and the prep catch.

By Kevin Curry 16 Mar 2026
Bianchi Infinito: The All-Road Bike That Wants to Do Everything (and Almost Does)

Bianchi Infinito: The All-Road Bike That Wants to Do Everything (and Almost Does)

Bianchi's new Infinito blends speed, comfort, and gravel capability up to 40mm. Updated Countervail tech, refined geometry, and real tradeoffs explained.

By Kevin Curry 16 Mar 2026
Gear & Grit
  • About
  • Contact
  • Bluesky
  • Mastodon
  • My iOS Apps
  • Sign up for Newsletter
Powered by Ghost

Gear & Grit

Tools and mindset for the deliberate cyclist. Honest, real-world gear reviews paired with the science of endurance and mental toughness. Ride smarter.