Month: April 2019

SQlab 411 Performance Innerbarends I’ve been a massive fan of the 411 Innerbarends or ‘Inwards mounted bar ends’ and found them to be wicked cool and highly functional, and the hand and arm relief they provide are greatly appreciated. They’re now going to making a tricked out and sculpted carbon fiber version. The carbon fiber 411…

EVOC They’ll have a couple of new bags and packs that will be available later this summer. The EVOC Top Tube Bag ($40) will come in one small size and is designed to be mounted behind the stem, and it can hold a cell phone and maybe some snacks. The Multi Frame Pack comes in…

Wolf Tooth Components was showing off their functional Roll-Top and Mini Roll-Top Bags which can stand alone or be integrated with the B-RAD mounting system, a limited color edition of the Remote and Remote LA, additional ShiftMounts adaptors, and finally the impressive ReMote Drop Bar. For further information refer to wolftoothcomponents.com. Roll-Top and Mini Roll-Top Bags The new Mini…

ROTOR’s 1×13 Hydraulic Groupset technology has come to the mountain bike world with their new 1×13 MTB Group. “These go to 13.” This wicked light, hydraulic actuated 13-speed drivetrain uses mineral oil and is now ready for the dirt. The 13-speed kit comes with their 13-speed cassette in either an 11-46 or 11-52 range option, a…

Trust Performance The Trust Performance Message is a 130mm travel multi-link front suspension carbon fork designed by Dave Weagle. The first production run of 2,500 forks is selling for mind-numbing $2,700! For further information refer to trustperformance.com. Message Trailing Multi-Link Front Suspension By employing a trailing multi-link design, the Message allows the front of the…

Topeak has some exciting new product for this coming year, including the TubiBooster alloy air tank which will be ideal for tubeless tire setups. Plus several new pumps with integrated gauges (Mountain TT G, Roadie DA G, Mountain DA G, and PocketShock DXG XL), the Ratchet Rocket Lite DX+ and Ratchet Rocket Lite NTX+ tool…

The new Hutchinson Griffus tires were developed to meet the needs of their EWS athletes, Cécile Ravanel and Isabeau Courdurier, and was designed to work in a wide range of dry and loose conditions. The aggressive Griffus is an Enduro and gravity tire that is at home in rocks, roots, and loam and is meant to go faster,…

ASSOS Trail is an all-new collection developed with a relaxed fit and protective fabrics for adaptable comfort, streamlined construction, and trail-focused features. It includes the Trail LS and SS Jerseys, the Trail Cargo and Liner Shorts, Trail Arm and Knee Protectors, and Trail FF Gloves. Trim, but never restrictive. Consider the countless motions your body…

Hayes Performance Systems is releasing a full range of bike components that was specifically designed and engineered for young shredders and riders. The new lineup called JUNIT includes an innovative downsized ProTaper aluminum handlebar and grip system, a mini Manitou Machete fork sized for 20 and 24-inch wheels, down-sized 20 and 24-inch SUNringlé Düroc wheelsets with performance hubs, and…

The stubby and squat 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 60 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 and includes a 2-foot…

Ibis Bow-Ti The pivotless titanium Ibis Bow-Ti was one of the crowning achievements of John Castellano’s patented Sweet Spot suspension project, and if offered around 5 inches of plush and active rear suspension. It’s built from Ti 3Al/2.5V tubes, along with bits and pieces of Ti 6Al/4V and Ti 15V/3Cr/3Al/3Sn. The rear triangle act’s like the leaf…

Luno Life There’s been a massive trend in car camping lately stemming from the popular #vanlife movement. Luno Life creates car camping gear that allows everyone to experience the freedom that comes with wanderlust and life on the road – while not having to sacrifice comfort and opulence.  Their product suite includes the inflatable Signature Air…

The new RECON gloves are ultralight and ultra-breathable and offer a seamless palm, a reinforced microfiber panel on the thumb, conductive threads on the thumb and index finger for swiping on your smartphone, and feature decently ventilated materials and a breathable nylon back. At the wrist, it’s bound together with a strapless o-prene cuff closure. Welcome…

The Verdict lineup of tires includes the Verdict 2.5 and Verdict Wet 2.5, and they feature an aggressive front-focused design where traction is more paramount than rolling efficiency. The Verdict has tall, chunky knobs that dig deeply into loose and sloppy terrain using an abundant open space layout between all the knobs. The meaty tread…