Fox Head has come through for women riders with the introduction of the Defend Fire Pant. Water-resistant and fleece-lined, it’s ideal for cool fall and winter riding, with durable Cordura panels in key areas to ensure it’ll last. Features (via FOX Head) Water-resistant, fleece-lined pant with stretch ripstop Cordura™ seat and knee panels Durable […]
Review: Showers Pass Elements MTB Jacket
The latest release from Portland brand Showers Pass is the Elements Jacket. Created using a lightweight, durable fabric, it’s the newest in their line of technical trail riding apparel. The Elements MTB Jacket is the second iteration of their waterproof MTB-specific model, with an updated material that packs smaller while retaining breathability and waterproof performance. […]
Review: Showers Pass Crosspoint Knit Waterproof Gloves
Getting cold and wet on bike rides is the worst. Once my hands, shorts, and feet are wet, I just want the ride to be over. Products like the Showers Pass Crosspoint Knit Waterproof Gloves (and their amazing socks) can transform what was a miserable slog to something far more bearable by keeping hands (and […]
Review: Leatt DBX DBX 4.0 Pants & 5.0 Jersey
Leatt dispatched a set of their 2019 cool riding kit to try out last fall. Arriving in December, it’s often a crap shoot on whether I’ll actually use it, as our trails turn from muck to being covered in snow this time of year. Fortunately (or not) thanks to a changing climate we’ve had some […]
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 […]
Showers Pass Crosspoint Classic Lightweight Waterproof Socks
Every mountain biker in the Pacific Northwest should have a pair of waterproof socks — wet feet on rides is the absolute worst. And let’s face it, there is no shortage of precipitation this time of year. Thanks to the Showers Pass Lightweight Crosspoint Waterproof socks, wet feet are no longer an issue on winter […]
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 […]
Winter is Coming: Pant Options for Wet and Cold Winter Bike Riding
Whether you’re a casual or hardcore commuter, road rider or trail rider, it can be hard to motivate when the skies turn dark and gray. Personally, I can handle being wet or cold, but I hate being wet and cold. This year though, I’m going to go back to trying my luck with riding pants. […]
Review: Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain Jacket
The Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain Jacket struck my eye the first time I laid my eyes on it. Not only was it my favorite color, but Leatt has consistently put out solid gear that lives up to and surpasses expectations. Best known for being a leader in the protective gear industry, the Leatt product […]
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: Pearl Izumi MTB WxB Waterproof Shorts
Water proof shorts, socks and shoes are a game changer for surviving winter here in the Pacific Northwest. While we’ve been rocking waterproof shoes, in the last year we’ve been enlightened on the subject of shorts. Last year we posted the Bermstyle Buyers Guide to Waterproof Shorts and since then, our surprise favorite has turned out […]