Month: July 2017
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Ibis Cycles Pork Chop Frame Bag
With the new Ibis Cycles Pork Chop frame bag Mojo and Ripley bike owners now have a new place to put tools, tubes, munchies, CO2’s, Speedos (scary thought), and whatever else they might deem necessary during a ride. I wonder what some Western state riders might carry in the bag? The “Pork Chop” frame bag neatly…
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All Good Sunscreens – Ocean Reef and Skin Friendly
All Good offers a collection of skincare products made from simple plant-based ingredients. From mineral based zinc sunscreens and sore muscle recovery spray to silky smooth lip balms, lotions and coconut oils, All Good supports an active, healthy lifestyle with their organically grown formulas. Sunscreens 101 Active ingredients in sunscreens come in two forms, Physical and…
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FIX Mfg Releases Board Sword, Wheelie Wrench and Powder Pliers Tools
FIX Manufacturing: Multi-use tools for the modern-day athlete Laguna Beach, CA – After a successful 2016 Kickstarter campaign, FIX Manufacturing multi-tools are now available for purchase via FIX Mfg website and select specialty retailers nationwide. Born from the desire to revolutionize portable and wearable tools, Fix Manufacturing is raising the bar for innovation in action…
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First Impressions – Shred Optics Short Stack Helmet
Shred Optics Short Stack is their All Mountain helmet that includes some innovative safety features including the Slytech NoShock and 2nd Skin XT energy absorption material and the MIPS-like RES technology. It features 20 vents with four channels, X-Static Silver Fiber padding, a wheel based retention system, a visor and is constructed with In-EPS liner with…
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Thule Introduces The Vital Hydration Pack Collection
Thule has been primarily known for their bike racks, cargo carriers, and roof racks, but some years ago they started to produce travel bags, backpacks, and bike bags. This year they are releasing their first ever hydration collection of packs, the Thule Vital, which will come in 3L, 6L, and 8L sizes. The minimalist packs…
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Revolution Suspension Grips Review
The Revolution Suspension Grips is an innovative system that isolates your hand’s and upper body from the shock and vibration propagated through the handlebars from the trail, and this design helps decrease fatigue, repetitive injury and arm pump. “There are many different grip shapes and sizes designed to achieve that perfect, ergonomic fit with hopes…
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Just In – Bike Armor Frame Protection
Their frame protection tape comes in several varieties and patterns, including downtube, chainstay, and cable rub entities. They’re made with 1-1.5mm thick domed polyurethane, which offers impact absorption, cable, scratch and abrasion resistance, all of which help protect your valuable road or mountain bike. The material is flexible and has strong adhesives to keep them in place.…
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Beyond Coastal Sunscreen Earns Top Ratings from EWG
Press Release Beyond Coastal, a manufacturer of premium sun care products, announced it received top ratings, for the sixth consecutive year, in the recently published 2017 Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) annual sunscreen guide. In the non-mineral sunscreen category, Beyond Coastal is the only brand to receive three out of the eight top rankings in the…
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Just In – MSR TrailShot Filter
Fast-Packing, Pocket-Sized Trail Necessity The new MSR TrailShot Microfilter cleans water all day — without the weight. Fast-paced, high-mileage adventurers such as trail runners, hikers, fast-packers, and mountain bikers can rejoice in this new filter designed to hide in stash pockets and deploy quickly. Easy, one-handed operation filters one liter in a mere 60 seconds…
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First Impressions – POC Sports Joint VPD System Soft Armor
At the Sea Otter Classic bicycling festival this year, POC Sports unveiled the new Joint VPD System soft armor lineup, which includes a Knee and Elbow version. Following in the footsteps of the original VPD 2.0 and then the VPD Air armor, the Joint VPD System is highly flexible 2-ply protector utilizing the VPD energy absorbing technology. The…