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: 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 […]
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: Bolle Trackdown MIPS MTB Helmet
Bolle’s new Trackdown helmet is their first model specifically designed for mountain biking. Featuring MIPS protection, the Trackdown stands out from the other helmets in our garage with features unique to Bolle. Features AVid Progress EPS foam MIPS Protection Removable 3 position visor Click-to-fit system Sunglasses garage Includes Winter Kit containing Vent Caps and Winter […]
Review: Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro V2 Convertible Helmet
Leatt’s long awaited convertible full face helmet is here and we’ve spent the last few months charging the trails with it. Two helmets in one, it packs twice the punch. Since the initial tease last season, we’ve been looking forward to its release. It is everything we hoped for?
Kask Rex Helmet
There are a lot of great helmets available to choose from at the moment, but the Kask Rex makes a lot of extremely compelling arguments as to why it should be on your short list of helmets to consider. Light for its class, the Rex provides the additional head coverage found in the majority of […]
Review: Leatt DBX 3.0 All Mountain Helmet
Leatt makes some of our favorite protective gear and accessories, so it was unsurprising to find the new DBX 3.0 All Mountain hemet living up to lofty expectations. Earlier this spring, we joined a number of other bike media types in Monterey for a pedal to the pub crawl where the kind folks at Leatt […]
Review: Bolle the One Road Premium Helmet
Bolle is best known for sunglasses, but the French brand also offers a line of snow sport and cycling helmets. The Bolle One is a versatile and unique take on the all season helmet. Suitable for road and XC/ endurance mountain biking cyclists, the One comes packaged with interchangeable winter and summer linings, removable aero shells and an […]
Review: Kali Avatar Full Face Helmet
When I first wore the Kali Avatar helmet, I mistakenly thought it was a carbon helmet. Turns out I was wrong, but that first impression was a testimony to its light weight. Based just south of the Bay Area in Morgan Hill, Kali is a relatively new helmet company that has quickly made some waves […]
What was your favorite gear from 2010?
2010 is now a memory, and looking back, it was an interesting year, filled with lots of change, and a few great adventures. Looking back over the last year and the gear I was running, I sat down to think of all the gear I have accumulated and use on a regular basis. As a […]
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 […]