Month: August 2019

  • Hutchinson Griffus 2.5″ Tire Review

    The Hutchinson Griffus is a stable, precise, grippy, and predictable tire designed to push the speeds and limits of aggressive All Mountain and Enduro riding in a variety of terrain and trail conditions. The Griffus tires were developed to meet the needs of their EWS athletes, Cécile Ravanel and Isabeau Courdurier, and work in a wide…

  • Kammok Unveils All-Weather Adventure Burro Pack Lineup

    Austin based Kammok, best known for their hammock systems, which include hammocks, rain tarps, tents, bug netting, and insulated quilts, has announced a Kickstarter campaign for their functional all-weather Burro Pack lineup. The line includes the Burro Hip Pack, the Burro Zip 18, the Burro Roll 26, and the Burro Duffel 30. During the Kammok Burro Packs…

  • Just In – Bikepacking with the MSR Carbon Reflex 2 Tent, Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite Mattress, and Vesper 20F Quilt

    I have just started to do some bikepacking here in Colorado, and I knew that having the lightest gear possible makes any adventure more enjoyable. I am testing several ultra-lightweight items, including the trick MSR Carbon Reflex 2 double-walled tent with carbon fiber poles, the feathery light and comfortable Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite air mattress, and the warm and…

  • Dainese Announces Bike 2020 Collection

    Dainese is proud to announce next season’s Bike collection, introducing protective pieces with brand-new technologies, innovative technical garments designed and constructed with high-performance materials, and also extends the range to female riders. The new Trail Skins Pro knee guard looks highly functional, comfortable, and safe, while the totally trick modular Rival Pro Vest with its protection, hydration…

  • e*thirteen Introduces New 35mm Stems and Handlebars

    Completing their inventory of wheels, tires, hubs, and drivetrain components, e*thirteen now offers 35mm handlebars and stems for the trail, enduro, and downhill riders. The handlebars will come in two aluminum and one carbon versions, while the stems will come two aluminum models. For further information, refer to bythehive.com. Handlebars Their new handlebar lineup is engineered…

  • Pewag Security Chains and Viro Lock Review

    Pewag makes many chains, primarily for commercial and industrial applications, such as lifting heavy equipment, tire traction control, and tire protection. They initially designed their famous 12mm 3012 chains for traction purposes, but their strength and impressive qualities made it a highly functional security chain. Pewag created an original security chain utilizing the same basic…

  • Wolf Tooth Components B-RAD Mini Roll-Top Bag Review

    The Wolf Tooth B-RAD Mini Roll-Top Bag is a compact and flexible on-bike storage system. It can be mounted almost anywhere on a frames tubes, under a saddle, or be attached to the water bolts via their B-RAD mounting system. The bag has a 0.6-liter capacity can carry items such as snacks, spare tubes, and tools,…

  • DMOS Delta Shovel Kickstarter Campaign

    Meet the Delta Shovel. A compact, portable feat of engineering from DMOS, the makers of the Alpha Shovel, the most crowdfunded shovel ever on Kickstarter, and the award-winning Stealth Shovel. State of the art engineering and American manufacturing combine to create a full-sized shovel that’s durable, versatile and unstoppable. Click here for further information on…

  • Hand Relief – SQlab 411 Innerbarends and 311 Handlebars, and Revolution Suspension Grips

    As I get older and keep mountain bike riding on rugged gnarly terrain, I have been having some severe issues with my hands. I have suffered swelling, numbness, and pain, especially with my right hand, which is exasperated by thumb arthritis. Over the past couple of years, I have been using SQlab 311 handlebars, SQlab…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2019 – Gregory Packs

    At the OR show we saw new items from Gregory Packs, including the versatile Quadro Pro Hardcase rollers, the highly functional Tetrad, and Tribute travel packs, and finally some significant upgrades for their 3D Hydro hydration reservoir system. Quadro Pro Hardcase Roller The Gregory Packs Quadro Pro is designed with a durable polycarbonate shell, functional handles,…

  • First Look – Gregory Packs Quadro Pro Hardcase Roller

    The Gregory Packs Quadro Pro is designed with a durable polycarbonate shell, functional handles, zippered compartments, 4-wheel mobility, and their ActiveShield organization.   Built using a “bombproof” polycarbonate shell, the Quadro Pro combines absolute gear protection with Gregory’s expert-level design. An ActiveShield compartment – unique to Gregory’s adventure travel line – separates dirty gear from clean…