Month: May 2016

  • Just In – Kali Protectives Maya Helmet

    The Enduro-styled helmet is constructed with their proprietary in-molded Composite Fusion Plus dual-density EPS liner and features 12 vents, anti-microbial padding, a bug liner and a flexible visor with an integrated camera/light mounting system. The retention system utilizes a rear-mounted floating locking buckle and sliders system and a buckled chin strap with adjusters below the ear. It…

  • Topeak JoeBlow Booster Review

    The JoeBlow Booster floor pump facilitates installing tubeless tires without the need for an air compressor, making it ideal for in the field and at home use. The pump has an integrated large aluminum high-pressure air chamber that stores an air charge of one liter up to 160 psi to quickly inflate a tubeless tire…

  • Pearl Izumi MTB WRX Jacket Review

    The Pearl Izumi MTB WRX jacket uses a DWR water resistant material and offers great wind and water protection, is lightweight and packable and has abrasion resistant arm guards. It has a full-length internal draft flap with a sealed zipper, an integrated hood that fits over a bike helmet and is compatible with most elbow…

  • Julian Coffey Signs on as VP of Business Development for Kali Protectives

    I had recently seen Julian with a quaffed look including an updated haircut and beard trimming, and I was wondering what was up? Celebrity makeover? Julian has signed on with Kali Protectives, one of the premier bike and motorcycle head and body protection companies as their Vice President of Business Development. Congratulations to Julian for…

  • Just In – Bolle 5th Element Sunglasses

    The 5th Element sunglasses use the superb glass like B-Clear lens made with the Trivex material, which is lighter and more impact resistant than polycarbonate. They use a floating frame design in which they suspend the single piece lens between the temples. The 5th Element comes in two versions, the 5th Element, and the 5th Element…

  • Wolf Tooth Releases the GC45 for Shimano 11-Speed Cassettes

    Introducing the Wolf Tooth GC45 for Shimano 11 speed cassette: Optimized for 11-40 Shimano 11-speed cassettes and also compatible with 11-42 Shimano 11-speed cassettes. Shimano rolled out the XT 11-speed drivetrain earlier this year and will be dropping the very affordable SLX 11-speed group around mid-Summer to the marketplace. Although Shimano will eventually release an 11-46 cassette sometime this…

  • Sea Otter 2016 – SRAM Eagle, Shimano XT, Shimano SLX and Box Components Drivetrains

    What looks interesting for you for the coming summer for new drivetrain systems? The SRAM Eagle 12-speed with the dinner plate 10-50 tooth cassette? Perhaps the Shimano XT expanded 11-46T cassette or the high-tech XT DI2 Electric system? For things on the more affordable end, Shimano is releasing an SLX 11-speed and Box Components will finally…

  • Just In – Ibis Mojo HD3 Boost/Plus Swingarm Kit and Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5+ Tires

    Earlier this year Ibis released an upgraded Mojo HD3 that had the capabilities of running tires from 2.3-inch to Plus sized 2.8-inch. This potential comes as a result of an all-new swingarm design for the HD3 that is now both Boost and Plus tire compatible so that the rear end can accommodate fatter Plus tires…

  • Osprey Radial 26 Pack Review

    The Osprey Radial 26 pack is part of their Bike Commute product suite and is specifically designed for that purpose though it’s also useful for traveling, work, school, and hiking. It’s fully featured and has an excellent light aluminum wire frame and elevated back panel for comfort, ventilation, and load-carrying capabilities. The pack comes in Mantis…

  • Sea Otter 2016 – Onyx Hubs

    The highly coveted Onyx rear hubs are known for their silence, instant engagement, and drag free operation. They’ve been making hubs for the bicycling market for four years and had mainly focused on the BMX sector, though they now cover road, mountain, and cyclocross. The Onyx rear hubs utilize a Sprag Clutch, which offers drag free…

  • Fresh Produce – Ergon Saddles, Lifestraw Water Filter and Secur Solar Lantern and Honey Stinger Bars

    Ergon Ergon has two new saddles for 2016 season, the SMC4, and SMA3. The SMA3 Series is their Comfort All Mountain saddle and has their usual relief channel down the center, a V-shaped top for freedom of movement, a narrow sloping rear for quick positional changes, edge protection and silicone side flanks. It comes in…

  • Sea Otter 2016 – Topeak Tools and Pumps

    Topeak has a slew of new tools for this season including their new Ninja series that is compact and stealthy, and the Nano TorqBar torque limiter. They join the JoeBlow Dualie dual gauge floor pump which is perfect for fat and standard tires and the innovative JoeBlow Booster tubeless tire inflator. Ninja C The Ninja C…