Author: Brian Mullin

  • 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…

  • Industry Nine Introduces 2020 Carbon Mountain Wheel Lineup

    From NC to BC – cutting edge carbon meets the ground-breaking Industry Nine Hydra hub, ushering in a new range of carbon mountain wheels. The collection includes the Ultralite 280, Trail 280, Enduro 315, Grade 315, and Enduro 355, comprising the company’s largest selection to date. The new carbon wheelsets are built in partnership with…

  • Revel Bikes Introduces The Recyclable American-Made RW30 Fusion-Fiber Wheels

    The Next Generation Of Materials In The Rim Game Lighter, stronger, made in America and 100% recyclable. The new Revel wheels just flipped the script. The same bike nerds who brought you Revel Bikes are proud to present Revel Wheels. These rims are made from the brand new Fusion-Fiber technology developed and manufactured in an aerospace…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2020 – Mammut

    Mammut has the innovative award-winning Trion Nordwand 15 pack,  the Trion Nordwand 28 pack, and uber the comfy Elswand Advanced ML Hooded Jacket. Lastly, they have a slew of functional apparel, including the Aconcagua ML Tights, Aconcagua Light ML Hooded Jacket, Vadret Tights, and Rime Light In Flex Vest. Trion Nordwand 15 Alpine Backpack for Climbing The…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2020 – GSI Outdoors

    GSI Outdoors has the powerful and amazingly compact Pinnacle Pro stove, the collapsable Escape HS 3 L Pot + Frypan system, and the one person Halulite Minimalist Complete backpack stove system. Pinnacle Pro Stove The Pinnacle Pro two-burner stove brings powerful camp cooking capabilities and innovations to an ultra-compact package. The stove includes twin 11K BTU high-efficiency…