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Review: Showers Pass Apex MTB Pants

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Showers Pass launched their MTB collection of apparel a few years ago, and since then I’ve been bugging the crew to release some MTB riding pants. In 2022 they finally released the men’s Apex pant, and I had to get a pair. The design of the Apex Pant is based off their Apex Short, which […]

Review: PNW Components Rover Hip Pack

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Waist packs are our favorite way to tote gear with us on rides, and we’ve accumulated a small collection of them over the last few years, seeking the ideal carry solution. When PNW Components announced they were coming out with their take on the hip pack, we were looking forward to spending time with it, […]

Review: Bell XR Spherical Helmet

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The Bell XR Spherical Helmet takes slip-plane technology to a whole new level with a ‘helmet within a helmet’ approach to its design to offer another level of impact protection. It could be labeled a gravel-specific helmet, but Bell actually refers to it on their website as a “do-it-all” solution, suitable for a variety of […]

Review: Enduro Bearings Maxhit Stainless steel bottom bracket

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Enduro Bearings is a company founded to improve upon the shortcomings of bicycle bearing technology, and this design philosophy is exemplified in the MAXhit Bottom Bracket. Created to provide elevated performance and longevity from your stock bottom bracket, the MAXhit Enduro Bearings Bottom bracket is machined from 440C stainless steel. Stronger than the stock aluminum […]

Gift Ideas for Mountain Bikers

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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 […]

Review: Abus Bordo 6000k folding lock

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Abus offers a full range of mobile security u-locks, chain locks and folding locks. After spending time with the Bordo 6000k folding lock, I’ve have been impressed with its ease of use and portability. The Bordo line of folding locks is quite extensive, (admittedly the selection on their site is a bit overwhelming/confusing at first […]

Review: Lizard Skins Monitor Ignite and Traverse Gloves

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Lizard Skins is best known in the cycling space as a manufacturer of grips, bike protection, and handlebar accessories. They also make a full line of grips and grip tape for a wide range of sporting activities including hockey, baseball, lacrosse, and even gaming. They also offer a selection of batting gloves and cycling gloves. […]

Review: PNW Components Apparel Shuttle Short and Ozone Jersey

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PNW Components is a good example of when a rider owned brand does things right, and creates useful, well thought out products we actually want. When they dropped their apparel collection earlier this year, we expected to see more of what they’ve already become known for: well designed and executed offerings at a reasonable price […]

Review: Showers Pass Timberline Jacket + Timberline Pants First Look

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Showers Pass recently introduced the Men’s and Women’s Timberline Collection, a multi-sport rain collection featuring a mens and women’s jacket and pants. As part of their efforts to focus on sustainably manufactured apparel, the Timberline Jacket and pants use a Biosource nylon face fabric and recycled polyester lining. In addition, the garments utilize eco-friendly dyes […]

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