Month: October 2018

  • Park & Diamond: Foldable Bike Helmet

    The Park & Diamond Helmet is a collapsible and foldable bike helmet that combines the look of a baseball cap with energy dispersing technology to make it safe as a traditional helmet. They raised over $3.1 million on their Indiegogo campaign from approximately 29,00 backers. Though I can’t vouch as yet for its safety, the helmet…

  • Interbike 2018 – Bollé, SixSixOne, Elite, Outdoor Tech, 100%

    Bollé The new Bollé Shifter sunglasses were first seen on the AG2R La Mondiale team during the Tour de France. The Shifter features their Phantom single piece shield lens made of tough NXT material with photochromic and high contrast filtering, water and dirt repelling hydrophobic treatment. They come in a range of lens tints and…

  • Trust Performance Message Carbon Fiber Linkage Fork

    Years in the making, the Message is the beginning of multi-link front suspension design from Trust Performance. The Message is a mind-blowing reset of what you think a front suspension should do; it’s something you feel the instant you start riding. If we tell you how good we think the Message is, you probably won’t believe us. For us,…

  • Introducing the Northwave Himalaya Winter Performance Shoes

      This winter, your lowest extremities will stay the warmest and driest EVER all season long thanks to Northwave’s winter boot – the Himalaya. The Himalaya is made with an Arctic GTX footbed: a four-layer aluminum and fleece construction that works with the membrane to deliver outstanding warmth and insulation. Alongside the extremely thermal insulating…

  • Introducing the A35 Stem by Industry Nine

      Industry Nine has released their A35 All-Mountain Stem made from domestically sourced 7075 Machined Aluminum at their Asheville, NC factory. It comes in 35, 40, 50, and 60mm lengths and 11 anodized colors, which can be mixed and matched as desired. Like all their other products the stems are highly engineered, well made and jeweled…

  • Muc-Off Introduces New Disc Brake Covers

    The simple but functional Muc-Off Disc Brake Covers will help keep contaminations off of your rotors and calipers when cleaning the bike. Their new Disc Brake Covers are the solution to protecting your disc brakes during maintenance or transit is here. The design makes life easy, they are fast and easy to use and help to…

  • Interbike 2018 – EVOC and Ergon

    EVOC NEO 16l For the 2019 bike season, experience the benefits of exceptional Soft Protection with the new NEO 16l. EVOC’s integrated AIRSHIELD System with its characteristic lattice structure is positioned between the pack and the rider and visible on the exterior of the backpack. This combined unit makes sure the protector is as close as…

  • Industry Nine to offer Shimano Micro Spline

    Industry Nine is excited to announce their partnership with Shimano to offer Micro Spline compatible freehubs. As the first North American hub manufacturer to receive the license, they will support their customers interested in Shimano’s new XTR M9100 group and any subsequent products that may use the Micro Spline freehub profile. As with all Industry Nine hub…

  • Interbike 2018 – Walkabout Day 1

    ArroWhere was showing their innovative reflective arrow gear for improved safety while night riding in traffic, while MRP is releasing the new lightweight and shorter travel Ribbon SL fork and Effetto Mariposa had their new smaller and lighter Giustaforza torque wrench, and lastly Praxis Works has added the alloy Cadet Power Crank that utilizes the 4iiii PRECISION…

  • Floyd’s of Leadville Adds New Arnica and CBD Balms

    Floyd’s of Leadville is expanding their lineup of CBD recovery products with the release of three recovery balms featuring two natural pain and inflammation plant products, CBD and Arnica. CBD (Cannabidiol) is a cannabis compound that has significant medical and anti-inflammatory properties, while the Arnica Montana flower (Wolf’s Bane) has powerful analgesic and anti-inflammatory characteristics. Combining…

  • Interbike 2018 – ABUS, Dainese, Mission Workshop, DB Equipment, and Brooks

    ABUS MonTrailer Helmet  The ABUS MonTrailer line has grabbed the attention of the enduro community with a progressive design that packs in all the essential features for modern trail use with an impressive list of safety benefits. Now, these eye-catching helmets are available to US riders looking for something a little different, and a little safer in…

  • Interbike 2018 – Muc-Off

    Muc-Off is coming out with the No Puncture Hassle Tubeless Sealant that is highly effective, long-lasting, biodegradable with UV puncture detector while the simple by functional Disc Brake Covers will help keep contaminations off of your rotors and calipers when cleaning the bike. Muc-Off No Puncture Hassle Tubeless Sealant Muc-Off’s new No Puncture Hassle Tubeless Sealant is…

  • Interbike 2018 – Stompump

    The stubby Stompump is a compact and bike-stowable foot-operated air pump that’s meant for high-volume, medium to low-pressure tires. It has a maximum pressure of 90 psi and weighs decently light 185 grams. It’s made from a combination of aluminum with a large Delrin piston and a strong steel return spring. It features an integrated filter to…

  • Interbike 2018 – Panaracer, Continental and Schwalbe Tires

    Panaracer has two new meaty Enduro tires, the Romero and Aliso, and Continental revamped their King series lineup, while Schwalbe redesigned the mighty Hans Dampf. Panaracer Romero The Panaracer Romero is an aggressive downhill and enduro all condition tire is available in a DH and an XC version. It’s tubeless compatible and comes in 27.5″ and 29″ sizes…

  • Ibis Introduces the DV9 29er Hardtail

    Ibis has announced the brand new DV9 hardtail, with Carbon Fiber performance and an aluminum price tag. The greatest gifts aren’t bought, they’re built. That’s the story behind their new lightweight carbon 29″ hardtail, the DV9. Highlights Wheel Size : 29″ Tire Clearance: Up to 2.6″ tires Front Travel : 100mm/120mm Axle Width : 148mm…