Charlie Kohlmeier

Oct 31, 2024 | cyclingweekly.com | Charlie Kohlmeier |Stefan Abram |Sonny Evans

Cycling sunglasses are not just an expensive fashion accessory; the best cycling sunglasses perform the vital function of allowing you to see the road ahead clearly at speed by protecting your eyes from insects and grit. They also provide protection against harmful UV light, wind and rain and must do so without fogging up.

Jun 19, 2024 | cyclingweekly.com | Charlie Kohlmeier

Today's best Salsa Warbird dealsForeword:I am regularly dubbed as the overbiker. My “road” bike tips the scales at 26lbs, has carbon enduro rims, a 180mm dropper post and 2.25” tires. I generally have a tendency to turn what is normally a rather sporty bike, into a chunkier, dirt-focused ride. It usually happens after a big mechanical failure or crash where I convince myself that bigger tires or beefier parts would’ve prevented the issue.

Jun 18, 2024 | cyclingweekly.com | Charlie Kohlmeier

Wilde Bicycle Co is known for building beautiful metal bikes. From road and gravel, to adventure and touring, all the way to playful and capable hardtails. Wilde has something for everyone. But its frames were paired with the fork offerings from other manufacturers.  Not stoked on what was on the market, s out there, Wilde set out to create their own carbon fork that had the ride qualities and features to best support its bikes.

Apr 3, 2024 | cyclingweekly.com | Charlie Kohlmeier

I was first introduced to Redshift when looking for bar tape for my Ritchey Beacon XLs, none of the other tape options came remotely close to wrapping the entire bar. Redshift’s Really Long Bar Tape is amazing. It reminds me of a classic ODI mountain bike grip texture mixed with the squish of ESI bar tape. I have always been curious after seeing their Kitchen Sink Handlebar on various media.

Jan 26, 2024 | cyclingweekly.com | Charlie Kohlmeier

Today's best Peak Design Out Front Bike Mount dealsI've long relied on my phone to navigate my way through my cycling adventures as it means I have fewer gadgets to worry about. While a GPS bike computer may be the better move for pure routing, sometimes it’s nice to have the option to voice text your partner or listen to your favorite audio book without headphones while routing your way home across unknown roads.