Banked turns are more fun
When first started looking into XC skis, I asked “What kinds of cross country skis should I get?”
The responses I received were not very helpful. They should have said “metal edge Nordic Touring Skis”. Here’s why.
I’ve been thinking a lot about bike packing, and the Marin Pine Mountain looked like an ideal launchpad for future excursions. Found on the Marin Bikes website under the “bike packing/ adventure” category, the Pine Mountain is a Swiss Army knife disguised as a bike. Marin bills it as “a classic steel hardtail with modern […]
When you’re just getting started in with bikepacking or bike touring, it can be a bit intimidating. Between setting up a bike to carry all the things, gathering that ideal selection of things, and then actually planning the destination — it can be a lot. Especially if you’re going to go big, and travel abroad […]
The Skyline Pant from Showers Pass is a performance-oriented 3-season cycling pant designed to excel in adverse riding conditions. Designed to be weatherproof in all the right places, it features a mix of hardshell and softshell materials to provide a mix of mobility, breathability, and water resistance. Showers Pass has had the Skyline Pant in […]
The USWE Shred 25 is a high-volume cycling pack designed to carry a sizeable amount of gear while also staying put. Featuring the USWE “No Dancing Monkey” harness system, the pack allows the rider to be active without distracting load and bouncing pack. Though waist packs are becoming the go-to for toting ride necessities, when […]
The Showers Pass EcoLyte Elite Jacket is a lightweight packable shell designed with performance features and packability. In addition, sustainability was a design factor, with the goal of minimizing its environmental impact in production. Many of the rain jackets available today utilize durable, water-repellant coatings imbued with chemicals that have been linked to cancer and […]
SDG Components is best known for the line of saddles and dropper posts, but their lineup also includes grips. Last year they added a platform pedal to the collection – the Comp Pedal. Made from a composite material for the body, and a cromoly spindle, the profile has a classic flat BMX style shape as […]
When it came to finding riding eyewear that would accept prescription lenses, the Oakley Plazma emerged as the best option. Designed for cycling in a form factor in line with traditional eyewear that is prescription friendly, (as opposed to one-piece lens design) the Plazma performs well in a wide range of sporting activities. This was […]
The PNW Components dropper post lever, AKA the Loam Lever, is one of the best-feeling dropper levers we’ve had the pleasure to use to actuate an adjustable height seat post. The Loam Lever Gen 2 is an updated version of the design and receives an additional mounting position to the lever body and increased spacing […]
When it comes to compiling a list of rad gift ideas, we wanted to create a legit list so here’s a compilation of some of the best gear we’ve used all year, stuff we actually want (yes, you can totally use this list to find something for me mom), and cool stuff that we know […]
Leatt offers a full lineup of protective gear, apparel, and accessories. The helmets and protective gear are top notch, and they also make some of the best looking riding apparel, so I was looking forward to get some time in with the new collections. A few seasons back we reviewed the DBX 5.0 All Mountain […]
Endura is known for high performance cycling apparel, and I still have set of the Humvee shorts that are still holding up years that attest to the durable materials and construction of their products. Until recently though, I had yet to try any of the newer pieces from the MT500 series. Earlier this year Endura […]
