Month: March 2020

  • DZR Brings Back the S240 Bikepacking Boot, and Introduces the Cove Urban SPD Sneaker

    New Spring Styles from DZR Shoes -Vintage Styles and Bikepacking Utility In Two New SPD-Compatible Models DZR is reintroducing the S240 as a regular in-line model, which is useful for bike camping, regular rides, and everyday use. In addition to the S240, they’re also launching the new Cove Urban SPD sneaker in 3 colorways. It’s…

  • Hand and Wrist Relief with the SQlab 411 Innerbarend, 311 FL-X Handlebars, and Revolution Suspension Grips

    Long-term mountain bike riding, especially on rugged terrain, can cause trauma, injuries, and abuse to the hands and wrists. I have suffered swelling, numbness, and pain, especially with my right hand, exasperated by thumb arthritis. I have been using the innovative SQlab 311 FL-X handlebars, the functional SQlab 411 Innerbarends, and Revolution Suspension Grips on…

  • Endura – Built on Baggies

    Endura was an original pioneer of baggy shorts in the ’90s MTB scene and earned a reputation forged on no-nonsense durable kit for committed riders and pros alike.   Right now, we are all in need of some light relief, and this mock-u-mercial mini-film celebrates the noble Baggy Short featuring a rack of recognizable faces…

  • Rapha Introduces The Pro Team Lightweight Backpack

    Anatomical fit and an aero advantage over your normal bag. At a time when many of us are working from home, prepare yourself for a more efficient return to your daily routine with the Rapha Pro Team Lightweight Backpack—a lightweight, low-profile storage solution designed specifically for training before and after work. Early in the morning…

  • Kitsbow pivots to mask production to fight COVID-19 spread

    Last week, Kitsbow, a premium bike apparel brand based in Old Fort, North Carolina, decided to pivot its apparel production to make face shields for first responders as well as reusable face masks. Ordering info at the bottom of the page! Kitsbow founder, Zander Nosler, is a Stanford University graduate and remains well-connected with the…

  • Fix It Sticks Introduces a Ratcheting T-Way Wrench

    Fix It Sticks Introduces a Ratcheting T-Way Wrench to Rival the Venerable 3-Way.   It is faster, easier, more efficient, more portable (and prettier, too)? Fix It Sticks says yes. The new Ratcheting T-Way Wrench from the Chicago-based company is attempting to challenge the venerable 3-Way wrench. T-Way Wrench with a ratcheting feature added. Ratcheting…

  • First Look – MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove Kit and Trail Lite Duo Cook Set

    PocketRocket Deluxe Stove Kit Premium lightweight cook and eat kit for 1-2 backpackers, featuring the PocketRocket Deluxe micro stove. MSR’s premium stove kit takes ultralight adventures up a notch with deluxe features that enhance your cooking experience on the trail. Sized for two but light enough for one, the kit comes equipped with MSR’s pressure-regulated,…

  • Spurcycle’s Launches New Compact Bell

    Engineered for the same lasting Spurcycle sound, that rings early and rolls through with path-clearing resonance. It has half the width for a compact form that fits easily between handlebar components. Spurcycle, creators of the precision Spurcycle bell, have launched their new Compact Bell. Optimized for flat bars, the Compact Bell is the anticipated follow-up…

  • Sena R1 EVO Smart Cycling Helmet

    R1 EVO – Cycling Protection Meets New Communication Technology all-new smart communications cycling helmet. Sena Technologies R1 EVO features its leading Mesh Intercom communication technology, a first for the bicycle market. Similar to its predecessor the R1, the R1 EVO is equipped with seamlessly integrated speakers and microphone and integrated Bluetooth in order to pair…

  • Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT BOLT Gets New Stealth Color, Lower Price, and Select e-Bike Connectivity

    Wahoo Fitness announces a new Stealth color scheme for their ELEMNT BOLT GPS computer. The BOLT’s price will drop to $229.99, and a new firmware update will allow them to communicate and display e-Bike metrics and core data. ATLANTA, March 10, 2020 ​ — ​Wahoo Fitness, the leader in connected fitness devices and indoor cycling…

  • The Colorado Classic presented by VF Corporation announces 2020 host communities

    The August race will course through Snowmass Village, Avon, Boulder, and Denver Denver, CO (March 9, 2020) — The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today announced the four cities that will host the prestigious race this summer. At a press event at the Colorado State Capitol, race organizers and State Governor Jared Polis welcomed…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2020 – Klean Kanteen, CrazyCap, and EcoVessel

    Klean Kanteen Food Boxes Klean Kanteens Food Boxes come in a 7-oz Snack, 20-oz Lunch, and 34-oz Meal. They’re made with a durable 18/8 food-grade stainless steel and electropolished interiors and food-grade silicone lids. While all three sizes come with leakproof, press-fit lids, the Lunch and Meal lids feature snap-and-lock tabs for extra protection against…

  • Smith Optics Lowdown 2 Sunglasses Review

    A contemporary adaptation of the classic Smith Optics frame, the Lowdown 2 keeps a familiar silhouette with a new take on surface design and an updated flatter four base face front. Their performance is wrapped in a lifestyle look with a lightweight frame, no-slip megol nose pads, and the innovative ChromaPop lenses to enhance all…

  • Leatt Protectives Launches Mountain Bike Show Lineup

    The trusted international brand that developed the very first protective neck brace for riders, Leatt has launched its hotly anticipated first line of Twenty/Twenty MTB shoes, including the 2.0 flat shoes, 3.0 flat shoes, 4.0 clip shoes, and 5.0 clip shoes in their popular DBX mountain bike range. Leatt shoes have been developed and tested…

  • GU Energy Labs Launches Cola Me-Happy Gel And Salted Lime Chews

    GU Energy Labs is releasing two beverage inspired flavors just in time for spring training: Cola me-happy Energy Gel and Salted Lime Energy Chews, expanding the total number of Energy Gel flavors to 32 and the number of Energy Chews flavors to five. The Cola Gel has 40mg of caffeine and is naturally flavored. The…

  • Fireside Outdoor Trailblazer – Versatile, Go Anywhere Fire Pit and Camp Stove

    This 12 “x12” wood-burning camp stove doesn’t allow your campfires or cookouts to scorch the Earth. Perfectly Practical & Portable   The Fireside Outdoor Trailblazer and Pop-Up Pit will enable you to pack in and pack out your entire fire pit. Both the Trailblazer and Pop-Up Pit burn your fuel down to a fine powdered…