The Leatt 2022 Natural Range makes a shift towards minimizing environmental impact and features apparel with naturally sourced materials. One of the potential changes the company has made is a move towards plastic-free packaging on all of their 2022 products.
First Rides: Pearl Izumi WRX Jacket and Summit AmFIB Lite Pant
I hate being cold, whether its on the bike or on the couch. Winter is coming, and with days already short, our efforts have been to acclimate to darker and colder outlook. Lucky for me, reps for Pearl sent over the Summit AmFIB Pant, Pearl’s warmest MTB pant, with more ample time to prepare for […]
Review: Royal Robbins Townsend Pant
Royal Robbins is an outdoor clothing company founded by climbers that produce quality travel apparel with a focus on comfort. When I had the opportunity to try out some of their gear on our adventures, I jumped at the chance. Our contact sent over the Townsend and Traveler stretch pant. Townsend Pant Townsend Pant is […]
5 Fall Picks from Stio
Stio is an outdoor apparel and softgoods brand based in Wyoming. Their location in Jackson Hole gives them plenty of opportunity to test the gear they produce, and when a representative reached out to us to chat about gear, our interest was piqued. Stio recently released their new fall collection, and looking it over we found 5 […]
Review: IXS Sever Shorts & Evus Jersey
Over the last few years, we’ve accumulated a sizable collection of clothing and gear. Our go-to gear often consists of the newest additions, so when an item consistently is pulled for the days ride, or is worn a second time though its already soiled, its says a lot. The Sever BC shorts is one of these pieces of gear. These […]
2016 Zoic Collection
Mountain bike apparel brand Zoic unveiled their 2016 collection at the Interbike Tradeshow with a diverse palette of color and prints for both their men’s and women’s collections. As opposed to the typical display of garb, they had a runway and scheduled shows of the new gear throughout the day.
Style Check: TLD Skyline Speeda Shorts & Sprint Ops Jersey
The Skyline Shorts from Troy Lee Designs are a favorite due to the great fit, durable construction, comfortable materials and minimal branding. It’s also very affordable at $75.00, so you can easily justify purchasing multiple pairs. Although style is paramount, I tend to prioritize functionality and fit when adding apparel to my personal collection. Fortunately I can always […]
Style Check: TLD Women’s Skyline Speeda Trail Riding Kit
Troy Lee Designs is a household name in the world of moto and mountain bike racing. Known for bold and bright color palettes and graphics, TLD is a common sight on the trail— on men. For the average trail riding woman, not so much. Prepare for that to change. The 2015 TLD women’s collection has come a long way […]
ZOIC Style Check: Women’s Trail Riding Kit in Gray
We’re always on the lookout for stylish, functional mountain bike apparel, so when ZOIC reached out asking if we wanted to review several pieces from their collection, we took a look, then were immediately on board. Based out of sunny southern California, ZOIC offers light weight trail riding clothing that works well when the temperatures start to rise.
Style Check: DHaRCO Riding Kit in Dazzling Blue
My fangirl affair with DHaRCO riding kit continues, prompting me to post yet another Style Check after a recent purchase — the women’s gravity shorts and matching 3/4 trail jersey in blue. As I stated in my previous post, (click here) I’m drawn to DHaRCO’s bright feminine colors, tailored cuts and well thought out ensembles. So much so that I […]
Style Check: Club Ride Deer Abby Jersey
Club Ride made their name with casual but functional pieces that buck tradition. You don’t have to resemble a stuffed sausage on the trail, and the world is better for it. For 2015 they’ve expanded their line with additional looks that have a cut and silhouette more along the lines of traditional riding garb, but […]
Style Check: DHaRCO Riding Kit
I’m always on the lookout for hip new brands, so when I heard about DHaRCO out of Austrailia, I had to reach out to get more info on their line. I first discovered the brand when they appeared in my Instagram feed worn by a mountain biker in Australia. (she is also featured on their website) […]