Author: Brian Mullin

  • Five Ten introduces the new Trailcross GTX

    The ultimate wet weather riding shoe Enjoy the Elements with the new adidas Five Ten Trailcross GTX. The all-new Five Ten Trailcross GTX is the first-ever flat pedal shoe that features GORE-TEX durably waterproof, breathable technology. Now you can ride in rain, mud, sleet, and snow, all the while keeping your feet dry. If you…

  • The Big Gear Snow – Goal Zero, Tannus Tires, HydraPak, and Polar Bottle

    Goal Zero was showing their new Venture Jump that was designed to jump-start your vehicle’s battery in an emergency, the Ranger 300 briefcase lightweight and large foldable solar panel, and the Yeti 1000X Portable Power Station, which can power an array of essential devices and appliances (perfect during a power outage). The Tannus Armour Tubeless…

  • Osprey Spring 2022 – The Raptor Pro with Back Protection

    Osprey Expands its Premium Bike Pack Offerings with the Spring 2022 Introduction of Raptor Pro with Back Protection Osprey, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions, has expanded its premium mountain biking packs with the introduction of Raptor Pro ($200) for Spring 2022. Built for gravity-focused mountain bikers, Raptor Pro integrates a D3O®…

  • The Big Gear Show – Cotopaxi and BUFF

    Cotopaxi had the Cielo Rain Anorak and Jacket, the comfortable and sweet-looking Sombra Sun Hoodie, along with the monster Allpa 70L Duffel bag. BUFF had the Grateful Dead Multifunctional Neckwear (love the patterns), the Original Ecostretch Camping To Connect collection, the National Geographic Collection, and lastly, they are supporting the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to…

  • SRAM announces the HS2 Rotor

    The all-new SRAM HS2 Rotor is a mountain bike-specific rotor designed to improve brake performance while reducing noise and increasing heat dissipation. Featuring a new brake track pattern for increased pad traction and recessed spokes with thermal dissipating paint, the HS2 is a more powerful, quieter rotor with best-in-class heat management. They come in Centerlock…

  • Gnarly Nutrition Adds Creatine to Lineup

    Gnarly Nutrition, the group behind the clean, effective, and great-tasting sports nutrition supplements, is excited to announce the addition of Gnarly Creatine to its product lineup. Gnarly Creatine will replace the discontinued Gnarly Pump, a pre-workout option that also included arginine and citrulline (amino acids which convert to nitric oxide), plus caffeine, and overlapped with…

  • Mountain Bike Art – The Club Ride and Katie Lozancich Artist Collaboration

    Jackson Hole, WY-based artist Katie Lozancich is inspired by the mountains that surround her. With that in mind, she created a t-shirt series for Club Ride to express that through her work! With your support, $5 for every t-shirt sold will go back to World Ride and their initiative of helping establish bike libraries for…

  • The Big Gear Show – Yakima

    Yakima was showing their HangTight Vertical Hitch Bike Rack, the StageTwo Premium Tray Hitch Rack, and the GateKeeper Truck Tailgate Pad for bikes. The EXO modular system gets the innovative OpenRange cooking system. HangTight Vertical Hitch Bike Rack The HangTight is a space-saving vertical rack for any adventure. Unique and original engineering carries up to…

  • Fox Racing Introduces New Rampage Pro Carbon Helmet

    All Fox Racing Premium Helmets Feature MIPS Safety Technology August 26, 2021 – Irvine, CA – Fox Racing, the global leader in motorcycle and mountain bike safety equipment and apparel, is proud to introduce our latest offering in pro-level full-face helmets, Rampage Pro Carbon (RPC). Retaining its lightweight carbon fiber shell construction, the new RPC…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – UCO, Morakniv, and Esbit

    UCO UCO Goes ECO with New Mess Kits The Seattle-based brand expands its popular mess ware lineup with kits made from recycled plastic. UCO has been crafting quality outdoor gear since 1971. In 2019, the brand debuted UCO Ware, a line of mess kits and utensils for the modern explorer. In their continuing commitment to…

  • Xero Shoes Introduces the 360º Cross-Training Shoe

    The ultimate minimalist cross-training shoe. The Xero 360º is a minimalistic casual mesh lightweight cross-training shoe with a grippy rubber sole and a sure-footed tread pattern. It was designed for super aggressive activities, such as cross-training, cross-fit, exercising, court sports, parkour, and just about anything that requires quick lateral movement. It’s ultra-comfy, and its barefoot-inspired…

  • Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT RIVAL MultiSport GPS Watch Gets Three New Updates

    Wahoo Fitness has pushed a significant firmware update that will add three new features to the ELEMNT RIVAL MultiSport GPS watch. The new features — Race Running, Find My Watch/Phone, and Pin Workout Page require that the RIVAL firmware and ELEMNT app are updated. Descriptions of the three new features are listed below: ELEMNT RIVAL…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Electronics from Somewhere, ZOLEO, and BioLite

    Somewear Somewear Global Hotspot from Somewear Labs is the best way to stay connected and give friends and family peace of mind when you’re off-grid. The palm-sized, 4oz. Somewear device is easily packable in any road or mountain bike pack and connects with your cell phone to provide: MSRP: $280 w/ most affordable data plans…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Shoes from Lowa and Oofos, Apparel from Dakota Grizzly

    Lowa Fusion The Lowa Fusion is a new shoe of its class for Lowa that is super comfy, lightweight, and has an aggressive GT sole. It will retail for $170 and come in both men’s and women’s sizing. It has a 3D injected midsole with a knitted upper on top of it and a quick…

  • Smith Optics Introduces the Leadout PivLock Sunglass

    Take On The Trails With New Leadout PivLock Sunglass From sunrise trail runs to afternoon rides, the new Smith Leadout PivLock™ offers cyclists and runners a versatile sunglass for varying light conditions. The 6-base unisex sunglass features a modest wrap fit to allow for air circulation and reduced fogging, and includes Smith’s notable ChromaPop™ and…

  • The Big Gear Show – Mountain Hardwear

    For Spring 2022, Mountain Hardwear has the functional all-season Polartec Power Grid Full Zip Hoody (my fave), the stylish and comfortable Shade Lite Short Sleeve Shirt and Shorts, the light Trail Sender Short and Pants, and lastly, the Kor AirShell Hoody. Polartec Power Grid Full Zip Hoody Your layering system evolves dramatically with changes in…