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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: Nukeproof Scout 275

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The Nukeproof Scout is considered an “aggressive hardtail,” a burgeoning category of hardtail mountain bikes with increasingly slack geometry and equipped with longer travel suspension forks. With a head tube angle of 65 degrees and 150mm of travel, the Scout 275 (2021 “Pro” spec) is a capable hardtail that can conquer just about any technical […]

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 […]

Review: Craft Cadence Rolltop Backpack

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The Craft Cadence 21 liter backpack is a seam-sealed water-proof roll top backpack with surprising versatility. Roll top packs are common here in the rainy pacific northwest, as a water resistant pack is a requirement for year round bicycle commuting. However, durable, fully waterproof packs are often heavy, one-trick ponies, useful for commuting, but often […]

Fresh Kit: Showers Pass Apex DWR Shorts and Apex Merino Tech T-shirt

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The apex is defined as the highest or uppermost point, like “the apex of a mountain”. At Showers Pass, it’s defined as their collection of highest performing mountain biking gear. Designed for trail worthy technical performance and comfort, the Apex line of products, like the rest of the Showers Pass collection, are versatile pieces that […]

Review: Topeak PakGo Gearpack

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The Topeak PakGo gearpack is a clever solution for organizing and transporting riding gear. Well thought out pockets and hardshell protective panels help keep items organized and your helmet protected in a surprisingly small overall form factor that is easy to stow. Features 3 compartments, 6 side pockets Capacity: 38L /2320 ci Size: 16.1″ x […]

First Look: Old Man Mountain Elkhorn Rack

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In the past we haven’t been a fan of racks on our bikes… however, we may just have changed our minds. The Old Man Mountain Elkhorn Rack offers a fresh perspective on ways to carry gear in the backcountry. Designed to carry your favorite luggage, the Elkhorn rack can be mounted in the front and/or […]

Review: Enve Alloy Mountain Stem

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There’s something about a great looking stem, and the Enve Alloy Mountain Stem is certainly a looker. 3D forged then machined out of aluminum, it’s a nice balance of lightweight and reliability. As I often find myself staring at my bars and stem, having this crown jewel mounted to my steerer is a pleasure. Features […]

Review: SQ Lab Innerbarends 411

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SQLab Innerbarends are exactly what you might think, are based on the slightly confusing name- they’re bar ends designed to be mounted inside of your grips, creating an alternative hand position that adds comfort on long days in the saddle. With many riser handlebars offering additional degrees of sweep, placing the alternate hand position closer […]

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