Big and varied - That's today's Gear Break: SMP prostate saddles work, Revelate Designs and Wolf Tooth release ToolCash, Continental Grand Prix 5000 tires with cream sidewall, LEPAPE Granfondo Marmotte Alps with Kinomap, Le Coq Sportif/Tour de France fanwear and GNC launch the Race Pass.

Not before time; we have an e-bike Readers' Rig. John in South Carolina has sent us photos of his Specialized Creo SL Expert... It has the look, it has the power and for a big bike it's not that heavy. Is this the future for many of us that want to stay active, what do you think?

This weeks Readers' Rig comes all the way from Northern Colorado Rockies and is multi use Cinelli bike all the way from Italy, and yes, it's made with Columbus aluminum tubes. Shane wanted a workhorse he could throw around that would punch above its weight. It's certainly a beauty.

With the days cooling off and sunlight fading, my reduced ride time leaves a bit more for writing. And after some long summer miles on a variety of gear, here’s the long run news on DMT Kyoma shoes, Modolo Curvissima KX carbon bars, and Selle SMP’s Strike saddle.