Month: May 2017

  • Ibis Introduces the Mojo HD4

    Introducing the 4th Generation Mojo HD The Mojo HD4 is the latest in a series of trail bikes from Ibis Cycles, featuring 27.5″ wheels, and 153mm of rear wheel travel, delivered through the efficient dw-link suspension, and it’s compatible with a variety of 160mm forks. The bike uses designs, expertise, and technologies derived from the HD3…

  • Ibis Team Debuts Mojo HD4 at EWS Race in Ireland

    We’ll have full news on the new Mojo HD4 on Tuesday, May 30th! Until then, here are some tidbits of information along with pictures from the EWS Emerald Enduro in Ireland. Supposedly the head angle has been slackened out to 64.9° (depending on the fork) compared to the HD3’s  66.6° . Also, the BB has been…

  • Sneak Peak of new Ibis Mojo HD4

    All pictures courtesy of davetrumporephoto.com Mojo HD4 – We’ll have full news on Tuesday next week! Sweet! Here is some tidbit’s of information on the new HD4 along with pictures from EWS Ibis Team racer Robin Wallner Snapper from breaking in the New colors and the brand new Mojo HD4 from Ibis Cycles. If you ask me it…

  • Emerald Expositions Acquires Snow Show from SnowSports Industries America

    The SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is the non-profit organization that has held the annual Snow Show industry ski trade show since 2011 in Denver, after a longtime home in Las Vegas (say what?). The large Emerald Expositions trade show conglomerate that runs the Interbike and Outdoor Retailer shows is acquiring the SIA Snow Show for a $16.7…

  • Just In – Therm-a-Rest Sleep Systems

    Therm-a-Rest Sleep Systems: Rest Better For Every Adventure Therm-a-Rest offers an array of mattresses, sleeping bags, blankets, quilts, sheets, and pillows that are designed to work together to create a more efficient sleep system. The pieces can be mixed and matched for different scenarios, whether you’re thru-hiking, winter camping, or out to party. You can focus…

  • Strava Celebrates their One Billionth Shared Activity

    Whether you love or hate Strava, it has become a big part of the cyclist, runners, hikers, and swimmers lives and sharing your activities with your friends and the world is part of the fun. I might not care about beating the KOM on a mountain bike climb, but it’s useful to know where I…

  • Just In – Pewag Security Chains

    Pewag Security Chains Pewag makes a slew of chains, mostly for commercial and industrial applications, such as lifting heavy equipment and tire traction control and tire protection. They initially designed their famous 12mm 3012 chains for traction purposes, but its strength and impressive qualities made it a highly functional security chain. Pewag decided to create an…

  • Kali Protectives Introduces the Shiva 2.0 Full Faced Helmet

    The Second Coming – Shiva 2.0 Kali Protectives is proud to release the Shiva 2.0 and Shiva 2.0 Carbon. Designed for riders who demand exceptional performance and uncompromising comfort, the Shiva 2.0 incorporates Kali’s industry leading impact technologies: LDL and Nano Fusion, into a hand lay-up, 1050g DOT certified helmet. LDL – LOW DENSITY LAYER…

  • Moab May 2017 Trail Report – Navajo Rocks

    I rode the entire Navajo Rocks loop counterclockwise from lower lot, and it offered excellent views throughout the trip. The sun came out around the halfway point after a dreary and wet morning. I started on the fun Ramblin which had lots of swooping slickrock, then the sandier Big Mesa next to the majestic canyon…

  • Moab May 2017 Trip Report – The Whole Enchilada

    The Whole Enchilada is one of the premier mountain bike rides in the Utah desert, and the bottom Porcupine Rim portion was the only real singletrack in the Moab area back in the old days. Due to the heavy snow conditions and the recent rain, the Whole Enchilada Shuttle drop off was on the Loop road…

  • Moab May 2017 Trip Report – Mag 7 Trail

    The Magnificent 7 or “Mag 7” is a series of trails between Highway 191 and 313 in the Moab area. You can do loops on the trails, an out and back or point to point via a shuttle, the latter is what I did. My Mag 7 singletrack route started on Gateway, then Bull’s Run,…

  • Sea Otter 2017 – HIPLOK

    Z LOK It’s pretty much a steel reinforced armored version of a beefy zip tie and you simply open it with a special two-pronged proprietary key. The low-security Z LOK weighs 20 grams and is 40cm long locking nylon zip tie with an inner steel core. The first secured reusable zip style tie provides ultra-convenient added protection for…

  • Terrene Releases the McFly Plus Tire

    Terrene has released the new McFly tire with a perfect 2.8″ Plus width. They’re tubeless ready and come in 27.5″ and 29″ diameters, and Light and Tough casings. I like a 2.8″ width as it has the attributes of the 3.0″ without its detriment and has a bit more girth, float and traction power than a…

  • OtterBox Introduces Venture Coolers

    OtterBox is introducing a new line of premium rugged coolers, based on their expertise and knowledge base in injected molded cases and dryboxes. They set out to build a fully features cooler that would unparalleled in the marketplace. The new Venture coolers incorporate superior cooling technology and the trusted OtterBox durability and toughness. The Venture…

  • Sea Otter 2017 – OTTOLOCK

    OTTOLOCK is an all-new cinch lock for both cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts who value their gear and need a small, safe, and lightweight solution. It’s designed for short-stay security and protecting against theft opportunists. It’s more secure than a cable lock and much lighter than a U-lock. With a starting weight of just 120g and…

  • Sea Otter 2017 – Slime STR Sealant and Tools

    Slime has created a new formula for their famous sealant and it has a lower viscosity and is allergen-free latex for longer lasting liquid tire protection. They also have an entirely new line of tubeless tire repair and installation products, including tape, valve stems, valve cores and an excellent valve core tool that can carry…