I love Campagnolo. I also I hate it because of the intricacy of the parts, then the proprietary Campagnolo tools, the useless instructions, not to mention their shocking price in comparison to any other brand. Using Campy parts for the first time building my own bike, I couldn’t help but wonder if the overall hassle is a company tactic to keep their name elitist and mainstream cyclists away? My experience with the brand didn’t come without frustration but despite all that, I love Campagnolo. Once riding them, I forgot all about the pain. These parts have passion and life to them. The robustness and the work that’s gone into them are perceivable and the haptics simply indescribable. It feels real, it works.

I discovered Cima Coppi when I was offered one of their cycling hats and it’s been a love story ever since. Cima Coppi cycling clothing and accessories are designed and handmade in Vancouver. Why give up style over comfort? Does it have to be one or the other? Unlike most cycling clothing, Cima Coppi proves otherwise and that’s the reasons I like them so much. They are colorful, very stylish and distinctive, breathable and comfortable, extremely durable and functional, but foremost ecological as they are made from recycled wool and shipped locally by bicycle and fit perfectly under a bike helmet.