Month: May 2019

  • Big Agnes Titan 4 mtnGLO Tent Review

    The Big Agnes Titan 4 mtnGLO is a spacious 3-season 4-person car camping tent that features an external pole design which can be set up in two different configurations – as a standalone fly that provides shelter and shade, or as a standard double-walled tent with two doors. The rainfly connects and hangs underneath the exoskeleton pole…

  • Tifosi Optics Introduces the AETHON Sunglasses

    Aethon provides full coverage protection with a cutting edge sport design that is perfect for those in need of performance eyewear. It is equipped with a removable brow bar for a customizable look and feel. Aethon defined: burning, blazing, shining. Tifosi Optics unveils Aethon, their newest cycling sunglass warrior. Let Aethon protect your eyes from…

  • MSR’s Thru-Link In-Line Microfilter Provides Safe Water on the Go

    Their new Thru-Link In-Line Microfilter is an inline system that works with hydration reservoirs to provide clean and safe drinking water while out on the trail doing outdoor activities. You can filter water in a quick and efficient manner with this system as it provides a minimalistic, lightweight microfilter that connects to any reservoir. To me,…

  • MIPS Acquires Patent Rights And The Brand Fluid Inside

      Acquisition strengthens MIPS’ patent portfolio, expanding access to research and growing capacity for future product development. We recently did a post on the Fluid Inside And Fox Racing Launch New Impact Technology for Helmets. Fluid Inside’s TPU pod technology is engineered to enhance your helmet’s ability to protect your brain by mimicking its protective Cerebral Spinal…

  • Ibis Cycles Launches New S-Wheels and Rims Collaboration with Stan’s NoTubes

    Ibis has partnered with Stan’s NoTubes to utilize their BST or Bead Socket Technology on their new asymmetric Toughened Hybrid Carbon S28 and S35 rims, which can be purchased separately or as part of their wheelsets. The S28 has a 28mm internal width, while the S35 has a 35mm, and they’ll be available in 27.5″ and…

  • Danny Macaskill: Danny Daycare Video

    Another entertaining and absolutely funny video from the Danny Macaskill. In his latest film, Danny Macaskill takes on some child care the only way he knows how… by taking them for a wee bike ride around Scotland! No children were involved in any stunts during the making of Danny Daycare… Please don’t try this at…

  • Praxis Works Lyft Carbon Crankset Review

    The Praxis Lyft Carbon Direct Mount cranksets are beautiful works of art that are lightweight (454g) and super stiff. The $450 crankset features hollow carbon arms in 170mm or 175mm lengths with a 3-bolt direct mount ring interface, Wave Tech chainrings (30-36t), and an M30 Thru alloy spindle with an aluminum preload adjuster. Additional or…

  • Showers Pass Launches Water-Resistant Mountain Biking Short

    Showers Pass Continues Innovating to Protect Against ALL Element Showers Pass has launched it’s first water-resistant at the Sea Otter show. The DWR Cross Country Short is the latest addition to their popular mountain biking short line and the first to be built with a DWR (durable water repellent) coated fabric. The Showers Pass DWR Cross…

  • Moab 2019 – Jeep Arch

    Jeep Arch resides in the picturesque and somewhat hidden Culvert Canyon just outside of Moab, UT. Just head west down Potash Road along the Colorado River for about 10.2 miles to a pull-off on the right side of the road near a large culvert/tunnel. The trail sign isn’t very discernable from the road, but it’s 0.3 miles from the prominent Corona Arch…

  • Moab 2019 – 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 make loops on the trails, an out and back or point to point via a shuttle; the latter is what our team did. Our Mag 7 singletrack route started on Gateway, then Bull’s Run,…

  • BioLite Limited Edition Bike Commuter Kit

      It’s Bike to Work Month and BioLite just released a limited edition cyclist lighting kit to encourage more people to hit the road and bike commute! This kit is only available until the end of May. for $89.80 ($21 savings.)  The Limited Edition Bike Commuter Kit will include the PowerLight Mini (with Bike Mount), LightDiffusing Stuffsack, BioLite Branded Bike Cuff, and the newly launched HeadLamp 330! The kit comes in Teal, Gray, Red, and Yellow color schemes. For additional information refer to bioliteenergy.com. See and be seen with…

  • Fluid Inside And Fox Racing Launch New Impact Technology for Helmets

    Fluid partners with Fox Racing to design flagship helmets Fluid Inside’s TPU pod technology is engineered to enhance your helmet’s ability to protect your brain by mimicking its protective Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF). Their matrix of pods is strategically placed inside a helmet to independently and simultaneously manage all types of rotational and linear acceleration forces. Fluid and…

  • Wahoo Releases ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer

    The Newest ELEMNT GPS Cycling Computer Includes a Color Screen and Rider-Focused Smart Navigation to Power Any Adventure ELEMNT ROAM is designed for those who view each ride as a new adventure. Powerful onboard smart navigation features have been combined with a vivid, durable 2.7″ color display to provide confidence to those looking to create…

  • Moab 2019 – HyMasa and Captain Ahab

    The Amasa Back trail is one of the oldest classic mountain bike rides of Moab area. It descends from the Kane Creek road just west of Moab and then climbs up onto an outcropping of rock (a.k.a. Amasa Back) that is surrounded in the distance by the Colorado River. The trail initially climbs the broken…

  • 100% Launches S3 Sport Sunglasses; Expands Photochromic Models

    Building on the widespread popularity of Glendale and S2 with Peter Sagan’s Input San Diego, CA (April 30, 2019) – The S3 sport performance sunglass joins 100%’s extensive line of elite eyewear, complementing results-driven frames and lenses developed in conjunction with famed 3x Road World Champion Peter Sagan. The S3 sunglass is aimed at discerning…