Category: Accessories

  • Interbike 2016 – SKS and SQlab

    SKS They had a bunch of new products for the coming season, highlighted by two tubeless tire filling systems, the portable air tank RideAir and the TL Head which utilizes a CO2 that attaches to a retrofitted pump head unit. They also had the heavy duty AirWorx Plus 10.0 pump, the SpaceCage water bottle system with a hidden…

  • Fresh Produce – Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch II Shoes, BioLite SolarPanel 5+ and PowerLight Mini

    Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch II The  X-Alp Launch II is a do all shoe, meant for everything from All Mountain to Enduro duties along with hike-a-bike forays. It’s their go-to shoe that’s versatile for most any activity on a mountain bike. It utilizes a BOA Bi-directional Closure system with a Velcro strap for the toe box and has…

  • RockyMounts Launches The MonoRail Swing-Away Hitch Rack

    The new RockyMounts MonoRail hitch rack comes in two versions, the MonoRail Swing, which swings away from the vehicle to allow access to the rear, and its sibling, the fixed based MonoRail. Both of the models can fit 20″ to 29″ wheel sizes, have clearance for all fat bikes and feature a zero frame contact design. It uses…

  • Topeak Ninja TC Road Water Bottle Cage Review

    Topeak has a new product lineup named the Ninja Series which has integrated tools that are housed stealthily inside your bike, whether it’s inside the handlebars, seatpost or the bottom of the water bottle cage. The Ninja system offers six products within the suite. The Ninja TC Mountain and Road water bottle cage and built-in…

  • Fix It Sticks Multi-tool and Bracket Holder Review

    Fix It Sticks FixIt Sticks is an innovative bike tool that was created by Brian Davis who became frustrated with the common multi-tools he carried in his pocket, and after lots of prototyping, designing and manufacturing the product came to fruition. The modular two-piece tool has four permanently pressed in stainless steel bits on each of their…

  • Wahoo Fitness Releases The New KICKR Smart Trainer

    Wahoo Fitness has upgraded their highly coveted and feature filled KICKR trainer, which changed the bicycle trainer landscape, with the new KICKR Smart Trainer. The big changes with the new KICKR are a 14% reduction in noise, updated and new algorithms for enhanced responsiveness, improved power accuracy (+/-2%) due to precise modeling of the electromagnetic…

  • Eddy Bowl Review – Portable, Reusable, and Recyclable Dog Bowl

    Eddy Bowl is a convenient, portable, reusable, recyclable, sustainably sourced water and food bowl for pets when you’re out on the go. Instead of replicating a bowl for your dog by cupping your hands, or carrying a bulky ripstop nylon bowl or a squishy bowl, you now have the compact and functional Eddy Bowl. “Living in…

  • Action Wipes Review

    Action Wipes are a high-tech version of baby or hand sanitizing wipes and utilize a safe and natural formula based on plant-derived ingredients and pure essential oils. They’re pre-moistened and 9″ x 10″ in size, so only one is needed to clean your entire body for an “InstaShower” or a “shower in a pocket”, and they…

  • News – O2 Rainwear Element Series, Slap Bag, and Tuff Truck Bag

    O2 Rainwear Expands its Product Line I have been a big fan of O2 Rainwear and used their Nokomis Jacket and Pants many years ago and can vouch for their usability and toughness. The new lightweight Element Series series is comprised of a Hooded Jacket ($36), a Jacket ($36), and Pants ($26) and they have an excellent price…

  • Blackburn Chamber HV Floor Pump Review

    The Chamber HV floor pump is well-built and durable and is extremely functional for pumping up fat mountain bike tires due to its oversized barrel and long stroke with highlights to its large easy to read pressure gauge. The high-volume Chamber HV floor pump uses an oversized steel barrel, with a 21.5″ stroke, and can…

  • Showers Pass Cloudcover Refuge Waterproof Duffel Review

    The Refuge Waterproof Duffel is an excellent waterproof gear bag, with an adequate number of compartments and pockets for the utmost in organizational purposes. The durable gear bag is functional for bicycling, outdoor adventures and traveling and it weighs a light 3.4 lbs and has a 51.3 Liter capacity. The duffel measures an airline carry-on bag…

  • Blackburn Grid 13 Multi-Tool

    The versatile Blackburn Grid 13 Multi-Tool provides most of the commonly required tools for mountain biking and can easily be carried in a pocket or a pack. The all metal Grid 13 is well-made and tough, and it fits nicely in your hand and features a baker’s dozen of innovative and functional tools. The Grid…

  • Bopworx Bicycle Protection System

    The Bopworx Bicycle Protection system was born from the need to protect your valuable bike investment from damage during transportation and storage. Their product suite consists of the Fork Guard, the Bop Bumper, the Double Bumper and the Rear Derailleur Guard, all of which function as high-tech versions of foam, padding, bubble wrap, pipe insulation, and other…

  • Topeak Nano TorqBar Review

    The Nano TorqBar is a mini preset torque wrench that’s a precision-crafted and high-quality tool for the shop, home, and trail use. The Nano Torq product consists of the TorqBar torque wrench and the torque limiting TorqBit’s, which come in preset values of 4Nm, 5Nm, and 6Nm. It utilizes an advanced torque limit release design that consistently…

  • WindPouch Inflatable Hammock Review

    The WindPouch is a durable, lightweight and water resistant inflatable hammock; that is a super comfy lounge chair. It uses Ripstop nylon fabric sleeves with plastic bag liners as air chambers, and you do a pumpless inflation, fold and seal and enjoy. Use it for many activities and locations, including camping, hiking, hanging out, at the beach,…

  • Topeak JoeBlow Booster Review

    The JoeBlow Booster floor pump facilitates installing tubeless tires without the need for an air compressor, making it ideal for in the field and at home use. The pump has an integrated large aluminum high-pressure air chamber that stores an air charge of one liter up to 160 psi to quickly inflate a tubeless tire…