We like wearing belts and never leave the house without one. The Fix All Time belt adds a heap of utility to the traditional belt by integrating a useful multitool into a unique buckle they call the Payload Pocket. Wearing the Fix belt means you’ll always have a tool on you for minor bike adjustments […]
Review: Leatt DBX 2.0 Helmet
Leatt’s newest edition to their helmet line up is the DBX 2.0. Maintaining the aesthetic Leatt has become known for and the emphasis on safety, the feature-packed 2.0 comes in at an affordable $99 price point. Leatt’s DBX 3.0 and the full face convertible DBX 3.0 enduro v2 model have been a frequent go-to for hard […]
Ergon GD1 Factory Gravity Grips
Ergon created the GD1 MTB Gravity Grip to fill the needs of downhillers and lovers of gravity fueled riding. Slimmer on the inside, the inner diameter of the grip starts at 30mm, tapering to 32mm on the outside and offers vibration damping for hard charging descents. I initially was introduced to this grip at the […]
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 […]
The Reliable Classic: Crankbrothers m19 Multi-tool
The Crankbrothers m19 folding multi-tool has been a staple of my everyday ride carry for over a decade now, making it one of the most dependable pieces of gear I’ve ever owned. I acquired my first m19 tool during my tenure as the e-commerce manager for Mike’s Bikes, a chain of bike shops in the […]
Long Term Tested: Spank Oozy Trail 295 Wheelset
Riders shopping for a solid, affordable and dependable wheel set for trail or enduro thrashing would do well to consider Spank Oozy Trail Wheels. We’ve been hammering ours since November of 2014, and although these wheels have over two seasons of abuse, they’re still going strong. They’re not the lightest, cheapest or strongest, (ok, I could argue they are the […]
New School XC Bikes Group Test with Enduro MTB Magazine
Today’s trail and XC bikes are more capable and versatile than ever. Most “XC” bikes rarely see action on the race course though, and are used as trail bikes. To see how they stacked up against the trail and all mountain bikes we usually ride, Enduro Mountain Bike Magazine put together a group test to […]
Review: Renthal Duo Stem
The Renthal Duo is a great looking stem. When I first saw it, I was enamored with its innovative and minimal design and had to try one. Mostly because it’s wicked light and it looks sweet. The most unique feature of the Duo is the approach they took with the design. CNC machined from a block of […]
Santa Cruz Blur TRc Review Part 3
If you’ve read the two previous posts detailing my experiences with the Santa Cruz Blur TRc, you already know the TRc to be one of my favorite trail bikes to date. In fact, the only nagging issue I had with the TRc was due to sizing. It seems to be somewhat inline with what I’ve […]
Avex Autospout Water Bottles
For short, high paced rides in the Oakland hills, I’ve taken to running a water bottle and leaving the hydration pack at home. There are a few drinking fountains in the area, so I’m able to get away with only carrying one bottle and refilling it periodically. The downside to running a water bottle has […]
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 […]
Review: Dakine Syncline Short
When I’m headed out for a day of riding that involves pedaling, long travel bikes and burly terrain, the shorts I dig out—provided they’re not already in the hamper— are the Syncline shorts by Dakine. Although they’re a tad wider in the thighs than I’d prefer, the relaxed fit means my knee guards will fit […]