Category: Apparel/Protection

  • The MTB Lab Best of 2018 – Packs, Shoes, Sunglasses, and Grips

    Some of our Best of 2018 miscellaneous gear we tested include the superb and high functional Platypus Duthie AM Hydration Pack, the Mountainsmith Cycle Cube organizational bag for carrying all your cycling gear, the Pearl Izumi X-ALP Elevate mountain bike shoe with Boa closure and great hike-a-bike characteristics, the Smith Optics Attack Max sunglasses with huge field of…

  • The MTB Lab Best of 2018 – Suspension, Stem, Helmet, Armor, and Tools

    Some of our Best of 2018 items we tested include the MRP Ribbon Coil fork which provides a buttery smooth and linear coil feel through any terrain, the gorgeous Industry Nine A35 All-Mountain stem, the comfortable and pricepoint Leatt DBX 2.0 helmet, the comfy and protective Kali Strike knee pads and finally the functional Wolf Tooth Master…

  • DAHU Entering US Market With Modular Ski Boot Design

    Designed in Switzerland, the DAHU boot is a ground-breaking modular design that reimagines the ski boot. It consists of a Grilamid plastic shell featuring a series of strategic cutouts, a Corsair entry and a luxurious Italian-made inner lace-up Cambium boot liner that’s unlike any ski boot liner on the market. The DAHU company has been…

  • Just In – Platypus Big Zip EVO Reservoir and Chuckanut Hip Pack, Kitsbow Hiline Midweight Glove, SPY Foundation MX Goggle

    Platypus Big Zip EVO Reservoir Staying hydrated has never been easier with the new Big Zip EVO; the fastest, taste-free, feature-rich reservoir on the market. Features include: Fast Flow Rate: Self-sealing HyFLO™ bite valve, new leak-proof shutoff valve, and larger tubing contribute for a 50- percent faster flow rate. Quick Access: High-mount drink tube quick…

  • Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Knit Gloves Review

    The Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Knit Gloves are innovative and functional and feature a 3-layer waterproof breathable seamless Artex construction with a comfortable Coolmax wicking knit lining along with a sticky Silicone gripping on the palm. They come in Black, Neon Green and Safety Orange colors, Small/Medium, Medium/Large, and Large/X-Large sizes and retail for $45. For further information refer…

  • Leatt Releases All-New DBX 4.0 Full-Face Helmet

    A brand-new DH-certified helmet design from Leatt The inventors of the Leatt-Brace® just unveiled a new design in their helmet range. The helmet to match every challenge, the new 4.0 bicycle helmet is featherlight, ventilated and offers full ASTM DH-certified full-face protection and the innovative 360 ̊  Turbine Technology pods that deform to absorb both…

  • Tifosi Optics Launches The AMOK Sunglasses

    RUN AMOK. RIDE AMOK. New-fangled and newsworthy. Burly and bad-ass. AMOK is the latest addition to the Tifosi family and we have you covered with style for the road, gravel or trail. AMOK’s performance is rooted in its lightweight Grilamid TR-90 frame. Virtually indestructible and highly flexible, this frame is ready to be tested by…

  • Park & Diamond: Foldable Bike Helmet

    The Park & Diamond Helmet is a collapsible and foldable bike helmet that combines the look of a baseball cap with energy dispersing technology to make it safe as a traditional helmet. They raised over $3.1 million on their Indiegogo campaign from approximately 29,00 backers. Though I can’t vouch as yet for its safety, the helmet…

  • Introducing the Northwave Himalaya Winter Performance Shoes

      This winter, your lowest extremities will stay the warmest and driest EVER all season long thanks to Northwave’s winter boot – the Himalaya. The Himalaya is made with an Arctic GTX footbed: a four-layer aluminum and fleece construction that works with the membrane to deliver outstanding warmth and insulation. Alongside the extremely thermal insulating…

  • Tifosi Optics Swank Sunglasses Review

    Tifosi Optics released their new Swank lineup of sunglasses for the Spring 2018 season, and we found them to be comfortable and an incredibly affordable fully-featured high-performance sports-oriented sunglasses. They look good and can be used for multiple sports and leisure activities, and they feature a light, durable frame and shatterproof, scratch-resistant lenses along with a no-slip…

  • Tifosi Optics Launches Alliant, Swick and Smoove Summer Sunglasses Collection

    Tifosi new releases for summer 2018 are designed to add to that mission. Although serving different purposes, Alliant, Swick, and Smoove all possess the Tifosi DNA that the market has enthusiastically embraced. ALLIANT Sleek and innovative. Brawny and bad-ass. Tifosi has you covered with style for the road, gravel or trail. ALLIANT is the latest…

  • Introducing Ride Concepts Mountain Bike Footwear

    Ride Concepts is proud to debut its line of progressive, high-performance mountain bike footwear. Founded around a deep passion for mountain biking and the communities that it inspires, Ride Concepts comes to fruition after years of riding, market research, careful design and partnership development and is set on creating dirt-riding footwear that ups your game…

  • Kali Protectives Introduces the 2019 Maya 2.0 and Alpine Helmets

    Press Release : 2019 Maya 2.0 & Alpine – Protection Made Better Morgan Hill, CA – Would you rather get hit in the head with a pillow or a fence post? Yeah, that sounds a bit dramatic, but as an approach to helmet design, it makes sense – put the softest stuff possible next to…

  • Dainese Introduces The Enduro Knee Guard

    The Dainese Enduro Knee guard is their most advanced knee pad they’ve developed for mountain bike protective gear, and they feature a complex hybrid construction design that includes ABS plates, carbon elastomer, and soft foam; all of which are ergonomically placed to provide the best protection available while providing pedaling comfort.   Years of research into racing…

  • Woolmark Performance Challenge announces 10 finalists for inaugural award along with global expansion

    The Inaugural Edition Of The Woolmark Performance Challenge Is Brought To You By Adidas And The Woolmark Company. The 10 finalists have been announced for the inaugural edition of the Woolmark Performance Challenge. The next edition will expand to be a global competition. The Woolmark Performance Challenge is a new annual competition for tertiary students aimed at pushing the limits…

  • Xero TerraFlex Shoe Review

    The Xero TerraFlex is a high-performance minimalist trail running, walk and hiking shoe that lets you feel connected to your world utilizing their lightweight barefoot-inspired design. The wicking mesh upper keeps your feet cool and dry while the aggressively lugged sole provides functional traction and grip. Terrain bumps and undulations are softened by the Barefoam embedded…