Category: Apparel/Protection

  • 2019 Apparel Gift Guide – Five Ten, GORE Wear, Pearl iZUMi, Showers Pass, and Julbo

    Five Ten Kestrel Pro Boa Five Ten has wholly revised their discontinued Kestrel Boa model with the new 2019 Kestrel Pro Boa to help improve and optimize the fit. They moved the Boa lacing system upwards, and it no longer as far towards the toes, and a Velcro strap at the bottom has now replaced…

  • Pearl iZUMi Summit Shell Jacket and Rove Long Sleeve Shirt

    Summit Shell Jacket Light enough to bring on any ride, refined enough to be your go-to shell. The Summit Shell Jacket weighs in at a svelte 110g and packs up small enough to go with you on every ride, providing useful wind and water protection without sacrificing ventilation or storage space. It features a functional two-way…

  • PEARL iZUMi PRO Merino Thermal Jersey, Merino Long Sleeve Baselayer, and Merino Wool Hat

    PEARL iZUMi has teamed up with The Woolmark Company to create a line of cycling apparel and accessories featuring innovative Merino wool technology designed to keep riders comfortable in cold and wet conditions. Merino wool creates insulating micro pockets that provide thermal-regulation, helping maintain a comfortable micro-climate, even when wet. PRO Merino Thermal Jersey When…

  • Rapha 2019 Gift Guide

      Rapha has been making the world’s finest cycling clothing and accessories since 2004. This winter, greater effort means greater reward: motivating yourself to get out in less-than-ideal conditions yields greater satisfaction post-ride. This Holiday gift guide highlights their most popular items, all of which have been designed by cyclists, for cyclists. To make it…

  • First Impressions – HOKA One One Speedgoat 4

    Named for HOKA Athlete Karl Meltzer, “The Speedgoat” is designed to attack all kinds of technical trail. The new Speedgoat 4 is a durable, stable shoe that’s comfortable across any terrain. Complete with a wider forefoot, midsole and toe box, and a gusseted tongue, the Speedgoat 4 has enhanced heel support and midfoot lockdown in…

  • 661 EVO Knee II Pad Review

    SixSixOne’s excellent D3O equipped EVO Elbow and Knee soft pads got updated with their Padlock technology and include a D3O insert, a front Kevlar layer, and Velcro straps on top for an improved fit. They have a CE 1621:1 rating, come in S-XL sizes, and retail for $99.99. For further information, refer to sixsixone.com Features The soft…

  • Leatt TWENTY/TWENTY MTB Collection

    Leatt is launching its all-new Twenty/Twenty DBX MTB gear collection. The inventors of the Leatt-Brace and producers of cutting-edge, science-backed protective gear offer head-to-knee protection and an exclusive apparel range for MTB and urban purposes. The DBX Twenty/Twenty range has a totally new look and feel, featuring fresh, new colorways for pants, shorts, helmets, and…

  • Swiftwick 2019 VISION Winter Sock Collection

    The Swiftwick 2019 VISION Winter Collection is crafted with natural Merino Wool to keep feet warm and dry in cold weather. We channeled our favorite winter pastimes shredding slopes, camping and enjoying the coziness of warm winter fires in each new style, available in a five-inch crew cuff height perfect for running, biking, winter sports…

  • Follow Hollow Brand Unveils New Alpaca Socks

    High-performance alpaca socks made to fit a modern lifestyle Appleton, WI, October 10, 2019 – Follow Hollow, a new outdoor clothing brand, creates performance socks that last all day. The Wisconsin-based company uses alpaca fiber as its technical advantage against synthetic, oil-based fibers and other wool options to deliver a modern, high-performance sock. Visit their…

  • Fresh Produce – Fix Manufacturing, 100%, and adidas Outdoor

    Fix Manufacturing The Wheelie Wrench Pro Now is your chance to get the most compact, lightweight, fully-featured tool available. We had a small batch of these releases early in the year and they sold out immediately. With 20+ tools in one, the Wheelie Wrench Pro will keep you moving on the trail or road. For…

  • GORE Wear C7 Long Distance Bib Shorts+ and C7 Race Bib Shorts+ Review

    GORE Wear C7 bibs utilize their innovative Central Torso Architecture concept, in which the shorts are held in place across the middle of the body to maximize freedom of movement. The body should be able to move freely while the shorts and seat pad remain firmly in place to avoid chafing and maximize comfort. Their…

  • Tifosi Optics Introduces the SLICE Sunglasses

    SLICE of Life – Tifosi Introduces its Newest Sunglass Carve out some time to get outside, in Tifosi Optics’ newest release: SLICE! Tifosi knows their customers are always up for a slice of the action, so they are releasing a sunglass tailor-made just for that! Slice was created to perform. Runners, riders, and adventure seekers…

  • PEARL iZUMi Debuts Merino Wool Collection

    PEARL iZUMi innovates with Merino wool as part of sustainable materials strategy for the cycling industry PEARL iZUMi, the world’s leader in cycling apparel and footwear, has teamed up with The Woolmark Company to create a line of cycling apparel and accessories featuring innovative Merino wool technology designed to keep riders comfortable in cold and…

  • Into the mud with new GORE Wear

    On the Trails, and in the Mud Mountain bikers know only too well that mountain weather can change from one moment to the next, turning a mild Autumn day into a blustery, slippery affair in no time. That’s why good outerwear should offer robust all-weather and versatile protection to you keep you comfortable and protected,…

  • Dainese Announces Bike 2020 Collection

    Dainese is proud to announce next season’s Bike collection, introducing protective pieces with brand-new technologies, innovative technical garments designed and constructed with high-performance materials, and also extends the range to female riders. The new Trail Skins Pro knee guard looks highly functional, comfortable, and safe, while the totally trick modular Rival Pro Vest with its protection, hydration…

  • Ride Concepts Releases Next Generation of Flat and Clipless Mountain Bike Footwear

    Good things take time Commitment. It defines a purpose, a meaningful relationship, and a close connection. For Ride Concepts, that commitment is the uncompromising ride; a mission that was born out of a quest for a better fitting and performing youth bike shoe. With the release of five new premium models, that mission has evolved…