Month: January 2019

  • Outdoor Retailer Preview – Marker, G3 and DAHU

    Introducing the Marker Kingpin M-Werks What happens when Marker pushes Pintech technology to the limits? We introduce another step ahead in the ratio of weight to performance. Our most innovative Kingpin yet – the Kingpin M-Werks. This project features modifications to the venerable Kingpin set-up from stem to stern, seeking every opportunity to save weight and maximize performance for…

  • Pro Mountain Bike Champ Amy Beisel Joins the LEM Helmets Ambassador Team

    Well-regarded in the cycling industry, Beisel is the current National MTB Marathon Champion and all-around versatile and accomplished athlete. FYI – Amy just won the Borealis Fat Bike World Championships on Saturday, Jan 26, 2019, in Crested Butte, a big congratulations on that win. MORGAN HILL, Calif. (Jan. 29, 2019) – LEM Helmets, the manufacturer of safe,…

  • Pearl Izumi Announces Social Purpose For 2019 and Beyond

    Pearl Izumi has just announced a new Social Purpose program along with some prodigious sustainability goals in the future. Their first initiatives going into effect this year include the industry’s first-ever effort to eliminate multiple hangtags and ending printed catalogs essentially. PEARL iZUMi will also introduce sustainable technical fabrics in many of the Spring 2019…

  • The MTB Lab Best Innovation of 2018 – AfterShokz Trekz Air Headphone

    The most innovative and functional component for 2018 that the MTB Lab tested was the AfterShokz Trekz Air headphone which uses the bone conduction technology to transmit excellent fidelity sound through the listener’s cheekbones to the inner ear, bypassing the eardrum entirely along with a rubberized, thin and flexible titanium frame that offers extreme comfort,…

  • Topeak FastFuel DryBag Review

    The Topeak FastFuel DryBag is a waterproof top tube mounted bag that features their sonically welded DryBag technology to keep the contents dry while the hard shell construction keeps it the bag in a streamlined shape to help avoid leg contact while pedaling. The waterproof zippered design provides quick and convenient storage access to energy…

  • Osprey Launches Bike Lumbar Packs

    Seral and Savu feature Osprey’s new bike-specific angled hipbelt and compression straps to provide best in class stability under dynamic motion encountered during rides. The Seral carries a lumbar reservoir, while the smaller Savu carries water bottles, which are perfect for the minimalist looking for something other than a traditional over-the-shoulder pack. For further information refer to www.osprey.com. Seral Lumbar Packs The Seral is a…

  • Pearl Izumi Summit AmFIB Pants, Elevate Short, and Launch Jersey Review

    Pearl Izumi’s Fall collection has some exciting new items that we reviewed including the comfortable and warm mountain biking Summit AmFIB Pants that are perfect for the chill of winter. Also, some of their dirt collection is the durable All Mountain Elevate short, and the warm weather Launch jersey. For further information refer to pearlizumi.com Summit…

  • FOX Announces Transfer 175mm Dropper Post

    FOX has expanded its superb Transfer seatpost lineup with a new 175mm drop option. Available in both Factory for $344 and Performance Series for $294, the new Transfer 175 continues FOX’s excellent reputation of smooth function and great reliability with an infinitely adjustable height design and internal or external cable routing options. Low lever force…

  • The MTB Lab Best of 2018 – Packs, Shoes, Sunglasses, and Grips

    Some of our Best of 2018 miscellaneous gear we tested include the superb and high functional Platypus Duthie AM Hydration Pack, the Mountainsmith Cycle Cube organizational bag for carrying all your cycling gear, the Pearl Izumi X-ALP Elevate mountain bike shoe with Boa closure and great hike-a-bike characteristics, the Smith Optics Attack Max sunglasses with huge field of…

  • The MTB Lab Best of 2018 – Suspension, Stem, Helmet, Armor, and Tools

    Some of our Best of 2018 items we tested include the MRP Ribbon Coil fork which provides a buttery smooth and linear coil feel through any terrain, the gorgeous Industry Nine A35 All-Mountain stem, the comfortable and pricepoint Leatt DBX 2.0 helmet, the comfy and protective Kali Strike knee pads and finally the functional Wolf Tooth Master…

  • Wolf Tooth Components Rear Axle and Caps 

      The new Wolf Tooth Rear Axle does more than secure wheels. When developing the Rear Axle, the Wolf Tooth engineers knew that they wouldn’t be able to get away with any old factory replacement part, even if it was made in Minnesota to aerospace standards. The Wolf Tooth Rear Axle uses a captive steel washer under the head…

  • Ryder Slug Plug Tubeless Tire Repair Kit

    The Ryder Slug Plug tool is an ultra-compact and safe capsule system that offers a tubeless tire repair kit for a mere $10. The tool consists of a plastic handle that acts as a Presta valve core remover and has an integrated steel piercing needle that holds and inserts the tubeless tire patching plugs/slugs. It…

  • Floyd’s of Leadville Releases 1800mg CBD Tincture in Isolate and Full Spectrum Versions

      Floyd’s of Leadville has just added a 1800mg concentration to their line of CBD Isolate and Full Spectrum tinctures, both of which join their existing 600mg and 1200mg versions of each product. Just as with Floyd’s other CBD products, the Isolate tincture contains zero THC or other non-CBD cannabinoids, making it safe for people…

  • Terrene Chunk 2.6 Tough Tire Review

    The Terrene Chunk 2.6 has an upgraded tread design and new size over its predecessors 2.3″ and 3.0″ widths and its a stable, precise, and confidence inspiring tire to push the limits of aggressive All Mountain and Enduro riding in a variety of terrain and trail conditions. The 2.6-inch width offers an ideal blend of…

  • Magura Storm SL.2 Rotor Review

    I’ve spent nearly six months testing the newer Magura’s SL.2 lightweight brake rotors on my superb Ibis RipMo 29er equipped with a set of Magura’s excellent four-piston MT5 brakes using their all-around 8.P brake pads. The SL.2 rotors provide outstanding all-around performance and durability in a lightweight package. In contrast, the 8.P Performance pads feature…

  • DAHU Entering US Market With Modular Ski Boot Design

    Designed in Switzerland, the DAHU boot is a ground-breaking modular design that reimagines the ski boot. It consists of a Grilamid plastic shell featuring a series of strategic cutouts, a Corsair entry and a luxurious Italian-made inner lace-up Cambium boot liner that’s unlike any ski boot liner on the market. The DAHU company has been…