Category: Apparel/Protection

  • Five Ten launches Danny MacAskill ‘Do A Wheelie’ Video

    Professional mountain bike rider and YouTube legend Danny MacAskill joins forces with friends new and old in a celebration of the humble wheelie. In the summer of 2021, Danny MacAskill put out a call to action to his 3.5 million social media fans asking them to #WheelieWithDanny. Riders and fans applied from around the world…

  • Shimano Sells PEARL iZUMi to United Sports Brands

    Press Release BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Shimano North America Holding, has sold PEARL iZUMi USA, an iconic manufacturer & retailer of cycling apparel & accessories, to United Sports Brands (“USB”), a global leader in sports performance & protective products. USB is a portfolio company of Bregal Partners, a private equity…

  • Wickedgirl – G-Form Collection Trail Pants

    Touch Durable Mountain Bike Pants For Women Wicked Girl has partnered with G-Form, the leader in performance protective sports, to create a collection of pants and jerseys with protection for the hardest of shredders. G-Form pads equipped with their patented SmartFlex technology are soft, lightweight, flexible, and instantly harden on impact. Wickedgirl designs are standout…

  • Sea Otter 2022 – Leatt

    Highlights of the Leatt MTB 2022 lineup include the 6.0 Trail Clip Shoe, the 3.0 Trail Helmet, the 3.0 Trail Jacket (puffy), the 2.0 Gravity, and 4.0 Trail Jerseys (long-sleeved), the 3.0 Trail Jersey (short-sleeved), the 3.0 Trail Shorts, the 5.0 Pants, and 4.0 Bibs. 6.0 Trail Clip Shoe It is a lightweight trail shoe…

  • Sea Otter 2022 – Walkabout Day 1

    Ride Concepts The new Ride Concepts Men’s Tallac BOA Clip or Women’s Flume BOA Clip combines advanced off-road footwear technology with bike-specific performance to offer a trail clip shoe that’s designed to outlast the biggest epics. Tallac BOA Clip uses the BOA Fit System for a fast, effortless, and precise fit with strong, flexible, and…

  • Anon PERCEIVE Polarized Sunglasses

    Anon Debuts New Line of PERCEIVE Polarized Sunglasses Anon Optics, a leader in ski and snowboard helmet and goggle technology with deep roots in active lifestyle, announces its new sunglass collection will debut May 2, 2022. Following the release of Anon’s proprietary lens technology, PERCEIVE, in 2020 for snowsports goggles, Anon has expanded its eyewear…

  • Sea Otter 2022 – TASCO MTB

    Fantom Trail Jersey  The new TASCO Fantom Trail Jersey lineup comes in two versions, the Short Sleeve Fantom drirelease Jersey, and the Long Sleeve Fantom drirelease Jersey. They come in Cypress Green or Black colors, S, M, L, XL, 2XL sizes, and retail for $64.99. Design First – Form and function come together to make…

  • DXLab’s Collection of Sandals

    DXLab’s line of sandals are great for pool or beachside adventures, and anywhere summertime may take you! A couple of highlights our the slip-on KO-Z SLIDE, and flip-flop KO-Z BA DA DA. This Recovery Sandal Is Pure Comfort: KO-Z (Cozy) SLIDE The KO-Z SLIDE starts with five layers of foam to rest your foot upon,…

  • Sea Otter 2022 – Fox Racing Proframe RS Helmet

    Fox created the lightweight, breathable full-face helmet category. With the Proframe RS, they’ve taken it to the next level. Fox Racing gave us a sneak peek of the new version of its Proframe full-face helmet, dubbed the Proframe RS (i.e., Race Spec). It has an updated lightweight ultra-breathable design and MIPS most advanced rotational protection…

  • Sea Otter 2022 – Smith Optics

    Smith Optics has the road Ignite helmet, which offers Koroyd and MIPS protection and an aerodynamic shape. New wraparound ChromaPop sunglasses include the Bobcat with a full coverage hybrid goggle-like design, the lightweight minimalist Resolve, and the Active & Lifestyle Boomtown. Their Mainline full-face helmet just got eBike Certification for 2022. Smith Ignite Helmet Make…

  • Sea Otter 2022 – veloToze Cooling Vest

    The veloToze Cooling Vest is designed to keep cyclists cooler longer while riding indoors or in hot outdoor weather. The Cycling Vest is made of a breathable, wicking fabric that zips on for a comfortable, snug fit. The vest has four specially placed pockets that hold the Cooling Packs close to the body to maximize…

  • Ride Concepts Women’s Flume Clip Shoe Review

    Reviewed/Tested by Kay Levesque Ride Concepts, based out of Reno, Nevada, launched in 2018 with the goal of meeting the footwear needs of aggressive riders. The Flume Clip is Ride Concepts women’s-specific, high-performing clip-in mountain bike shoe. I tested the traditional lace-up version but Ride Concepts offers a BOA Fit System option as well. Welded…

  • New MTB Styles from Backcountry

      Here is a sampling of the latest mountain bikes styles from Backcountry’s in-house collection of apparel and gear. Each piece is carefully crafted with quality and performance in mind to withstand the rigors of mountain biking without compensating for style and comfort. To check out the full MTB collection from Backcountry, click here. Backcountry…

  • Leatt 2022 MTB Trail Lineup

    Whether you’re a novice or pro or anything in between, Leatt has the gear to keep you riding. From head to toe. Helmets that feature head and brain protection. Jackets, jerseys, and shorts are all designed to be comfortable and take on any season or riding conditions you may face. Shoes that are breathable, grippy, and…

  • Announcing the Spring/Summer GOREWEAR Road Line-Up

    Comfort makes it easier to focus and prioritize your flow. GOREWEAR lineup offers balanced comfort and support, where it’s most important for a high-performing, intuitive range for all riding styles and conditions. New colorways and functional graphics help you ride with style and comfort through the most idyllic and challenging backdrops. Feel more comfortable in…

  • Five Ten Trailcross Clip-In and Sleuth DLX Canvas Mountain Bike Shoes

    Five Ten continues to manufacture shoes with recycled content, including the Trailcross Clip-In and Sleuth DLX Canvas, made with Parley Ocean Plastic. Trailcross Clip-In Shoes Versatile Mountain Bike Shoes Made In Part With Recycled Content. Charge technical trails with confidence. These adidas Five Ten mountain bike shoes are stiff for pedaling efficiency but have enough…