The Protera MTB Helmet is the first MTB-specific helmet from Rudy Project, a brand best known for road cycling eyewear and helmets. Last year we had first saw the new MTB offerings at the Sea Otter Classic. For a road brand, the Protera MTB helmet looked like a more than respectable trail helmet; it was […]
Review: Showers Pass Crosspoint Knit Waterproof Gloves
Getting cold and wet on bike rides is the worst. Once my hands, shorts, and feet are wet, I just want the ride to be over. Products like the Showers Pass Crosspoint Knit Waterproof Gloves (and their amazing socks) can transform what was a miserable slog to something far more bearable by keeping hands (and […]
ABUS MonTrailer Helmet
ABUS is not a brand that comes to mind when it comes to helmets, but their MonTrailer helmet sure has some striking looks. While we need to reserve judgment for when we actually try one, the profile reminds me of something from the Last Starfighter or Battlestar Galactica, and that stirs my inner nerd. Like […]
First Look: 2019 Fox Fall Collection
Fox has really been stepping it up and the new fall collection is hot. There aren’t a lot of options for quality wet weather gear that fits like proper riding gear, and after running the Fox Attack Water Pants last season, they’ve made a fan out of me. Fox seems to have a good feel […]
Review: Pearl Izumi MTB WRX Jacket
With fall officially here, it’s officially time to dig out the outerwear and prepare for cooler weather. The Pearl Izumi MTB WRX Jacket is a wind and water-resistant packable shell well suited for fall weather, and its wide range of temperatures. More robust than a lightweight, flimsy windbreaker, the WRX jacket is capable of keeping […]
First Rides: the IXS Trigger FF, the Lightest Full Face Helmet to Date
Trail and enduro bikes are so capable these days, the amount of protection needed has ramped up. Enduro helmets with removable chin bars came first. Then helmet brands began the battle to create a lightweight full face helmet suitable for all-day riding. Last week at Crankworx in Whistler, IXS stepped into that ring in a […]
Review: Leatt DBX 4.0 Fullface Helmet and Velocity Goggles
Leatt has been on the cutting edge of protective gear for some time. Earlier this spring I attended the launch for the Velocity goggles and the new DBX 4.0 full face helmet, and taking a set of each home with me, I’ve been rocking them on all my gravity fueled rides with great results. Certifed […]
Showers Pass MTB Collection Review: Hi-Line and Apex Merino Shirts and Cross Country Shorts
Showers Pass is a Portland based apparel company best known for reliable, high-performing waterproof commuter jackets. Last year they expanded their line with the introduction of the MTB Collection. Featuring summer weight merino wool-blend tops and nylon blend MTB shorts, the summer weight apparel is well suited for mountain biking as well as general cycling […]
Review: Shred Brain Box Full Face MTB Helmet & Nastify MTB Goggles
As the name implies, Shred Optics is an eyewear and protection design brand. Established in 2006, Shred initially focused in the snowsports industry, but also offer a collection of MTB helmets and goggles. They were also known for being the helmet of choice for the late Kelly McGazza. The Brain Box NoShock McGazza Forever signature […]
Review: BLACKYAK Women’s Nelore Jacket
Always on the lookout for that perfect lightweight packable puffy jacket, when we discovered the BLACKYAK Women’s Nelore Jacket, I was obsessed with acquiring one to try. Founded in Seoul, Korea in 1973, BLACKYAK makes high-quality technical gear for mountaineering expeditions, along with other outdoor activities. BLACKYAK practically owns the outdoor space in South Korea; […]
Review: Leatt DBX DBX 4.0 Pants & 5.0 Jersey
Leatt dispatched a set of their 2019 cool riding kit to try out last fall. Arriving in December, it’s often a crap shoot on whether I’ll actually use it, as our trails turn from muck to being covered in snow this time of year. Fortunately (or not) thanks to a changing climate we’ve had some […]
Review: Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain Jacket & Shorts
2019 Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain Jacket and Shorts in the ink color. Leatt was founded as a brand offering innovative protective gear, and has since expanded their line with soft goods and outerwear that continues to iterate and improve every season. I was lucky enough to receive a selection of the 2019 Fall DBX […]
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