Endura is known for high performance cycling apparel, and I still have set of the Humvee shorts that are still holding up years that attest to the durable materials and construction of their products. Until recently though, I had yet to try any of the newer pieces from the MT500 series. Earlier this year Endura […]
Review: Showers Pass Timberline Jacket + Timberline Pants First Look
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 […]
Fresh Kit: Showers Pass Apex DWR Shorts and Apex Merino Tech T-shirt
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: PNW Components Lander Jacket
Every mountain biker in the Pacific Northwest should at least own one hardshell jacket and one softshell jacket to handle wet weather conditions. PNW Components recently dropped a collection of technical apparel with the Lander Jacket stepping in as a contender for your next softshell jacket. Not only does it feature a strong mix of […]
Review: Showers Pass Apex Merino Tech Long Sleeve T-shirt
This winter, the Showers Pass Apex Merino long sleeve t-shirt has been in regular rotation. In cooler temperatures, a long sleeve merino wool shirt makes for an ideal layering piece as it works well as an under layer or as a top. A solid multi-sport piece, the Apex long sleeve performs well for a wide […]
Patagonia Capilene Cool Trail Bike Henley
The henley is my favorite type of shirt, and Patagonia’s Capilene Cool Trail bike-specific edition has become a favorite. I’ve previously espoused on my love of Patagonia’s Capilene shirts and base layers, and the henley features more of the same, with the care Patagonia puts into making their products, utilizing recycled polyester materials plus fair […]
Review: Patagonia Dirt Craft Bike Shorts & Capilene Cool Trail Shirt
Patagonia is a brand known for making products that last. Most brands would prefer you buy new stuff every year, but that’s not how Patagonia does things. Case in point: my oldest piece of apparel is a Capilene long sleeve top that I’ve owned for almost 20 years now. It feels unheard of to have […]
First Look: 2019 Fox Fall Collection
Fox has really been stepping it up and the new fall collection is hot. There aren’t a lot of options for quality wet weather gear that fits like proper riding gear, and after running the Fox Attack Water Pants last season, they’ve made a fan out of me. Fox seems to have a good feel […]
Showers Pass MTB Collection Review: Hi-Line and Apex Merino Shirts and Cross Country Shorts
Showers Pass is a Portland based apparel company best known for reliable, high-performing waterproof commuter jackets. Last year they expanded their line with the introduction of the MTB Collection. Featuring summer weight merino wool-blend tops and nylon blend MTB shorts, the summer weight apparel is well suited for mountain biking as well as general cycling […]
Review: Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain Jacket & Shorts
2019 Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain Jacket and Shorts in the ink color. Leatt was founded as a brand offering innovative protective gear, and has since expanded their line with soft goods and outerwear that continues to iterate and improve every season. I was lucky enough to receive a selection of the 2019 Fall DBX […]
Review: Fox Attack Water Pants
I’ve really taken to riding in pants this year, especially with the rainy season upon us. Pants make post ride clean up a cinch — simply pull them off and voila, your knee pads and shins are still clean — one less thing to deal with post ride. Looking at the options, the Fox Attack […]
Review: Custom Riding Kit from NWT3K
Personalizing your riding gear is now easier than ever thanks to outfits like NWT3K and Stikrd. NWT3K is a new company with a twist: all products are created as one-off pieces based on colors and feature you choose. Dialing your kit to your bike is now just a matter of using their web based customizer […]