Bell and Giro have long been leaders in progressive helmet technology, and their headwear has saved my noggin more than once. With companies like POC, Scott and Smith touting new helmet technology featuring the MIPS Brain Protection System, it was just a matter of time before Bell/Giro responded with offerings of their own. With contemporary […]
Review: Giro Privateer XC Mountain Bike Shoes
High end mountain bike shoes can get pretty pricey these days, and you can easily spend upwards of $300-400 on a pair of the latest carbon wonder soles. Spending top dollar for a high-zoot carbon wonder sole is cool if you need the best to compliment your $10k carbon XC Race rig. However, if they […]
2014 Giro New Road Expands with new Women’s Collection
Giro used to be primarily known for their line of helmets, but in the last few years it’s clear they’ve got their sights set much higher. They’ve already released a line of shoes and gloves that show they get it, and after our time with the stuff, we count ourselves as fans. Last year they […]
Review: Giro DJ and DND Gloves
There’s no reason to keep those tore up and beat down gloves around when a fresh pair can be had for just a few bucks. Save the old ones for crappy weather, or dig days, and move on. Like a good set of fresh grips, a good new pair of gloves make a big difference […]
Style Check: Women’s Trail Riding Outfit
Like many, I become a loyalist when I find a brand I really like. Whether it be a pair of mountain bike gloves, shorts or a jersey – I often develop fan girl like tendencies once I find something that works for me. For instance, Troy Lee Designs is hands down (pun intended) my go-to […]
Style Check: Castelli Coco Kit
I like to dress for the trail with a bit of flair, so when I discovered Castelli’s Coco kit, I had to track it down to have one of my own. It’s an eye-catching kit; the black shorts and jersey feature a golden glitter Castelli logo and python print on the jersey and shorts. Finding […]
Riding Kit: Trail Riding in Gray & Black
Leave the hydration pack at home for your next ride without going full lycra by wearing this kit featuring the moto influenced One Industries Alliance Jersey. It features a tailored XC fit, a quarter zip at the front for a bit of air flow, and a rear zipper pocket means you have some room to […]
Gear Review: Giro Chamber Shoes
The Giro Chamber is a skate-style SPD compatible shoe that works equally well in the bike park, trail, BMX track or around town. Intended as a downhill/ BMX specific racing shoe, the Chamber is a good looking shoe both on and off the bike. Our preferences lean solidly towards the black version, but the white version […]
2010 Giro Remedy CF full face helmet and Giro Station MTB Goggles
I recently received a 2010 Giro Remedy carbon fiber full face helmet for testing. Carbon fiber full face- the stuff the racer boys dream of! Normally I don’t pop for the carbon fiber helmets, simply because I seem to destroy all my favorite gear. Coming from a motorcycle approved, DOT full face helmet, the typical mountain […]
Fresh Gear: Giro Remedy CF Full Face Helmet, SDG saddle and post
The UPS man recently delivered some fresh new gear in for testing: a SDG Formula MT iBeam saddle and carbon post, and Giro Remedy CF full face helmet and goggles. The plan is to install and utilize the goods on my long term Trek Session 88 test sled, ride the best trails the Pacific Northwest […]