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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
There’s a new innovation in the realm of textile in development, utilizing wool once only utilized in flooring and upholstery. Or to put it plainly, carpets. Coarse long wool fibers are the most durable grade fo wool fiber, but as it sounds, its not something one might want against their skin. However, TMC, a New […]
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 […]
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 […]
While we have shelves full of water bottles, I haven’t put a lot of thought into fluid flow. After spending time with the Elite Fly MTB sport bottle, I’ve gained an updated perspective on these portable water containers, as the fluid flow on the Elite bottles is hard to beat. They’re also quite light, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
No matter what we do, the water bottles are on our bikes always look beat up after a few weeks of use. Our main gripe though, is the water never tastes quite right when drinking from a plastic bottle. Hydroflask and Kleen Kanteen Stainless steel bottles used to be our gotos, but they’re not suitable […]
