Category: Apparel/Protection

  • Bontrager Introduces the WaveCel Helmet Technology

    Trek and Bontrager have partnered with WaveCel to create a helmet technology that they say disrupts 30 years of accepted safety standards, and is the biggest advancement in the protection against cycling concussions. Standard foam helmets are designed to protect against direct impacts. But WaveCel accounts for how most cycling accidents actually happen: ungracefully, with twists,…

  • Smith Optics Session Helmet Review

    The Smith Optics Session is an All-Mountain helmet with MIPS technology the offers an ideal combination of protection, coverage, comfort, and ventilation. It features their lightweight Aerocore in-mold construction that utilizes an EPS liner, an integrated skeletal structure, and the innovative Koroyd material in strategic impact locations. The helmet has substantial air vents with integrated internal air…

  • Leatt 3DF 6.0 Knee Guards Review

    The Leatt 3DF 6.0 Knee Guards are a unique knee pad system that combines a standard soft protection construction with two hard shell sliders, offering up an ideal blend of comfort and pedaling performance along with impact absorption qualities. The upper hard shell covers the top of the knee cap, while the lower shell covers…

  • Introducing the Leatt Velocity 6.5 Goggle

    The inventors of the Leatt-Brace has announced the launch of the Leatt Velocity 6.5 Goggle range which is available in 3 models and 17 colorways. An exciting new addition to Leatt’s growing range of products, the Velocity goggles were developed with WideVision anti-glare, anti-fog tech and 2.7mm military spec lenses. The range consists of three types of goggles,…

  • Teva Celebrates Grand Canyon’s 100-year Centennial With The Charitable GC100 Collection

    Teva Celebrates River Roots with Charitable GC100 Collection Honoring Grand Canyon National Park’s 100-year Centennial, the GC100 Collection inspires a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts. (GOLETA, Calif.), February 26, 2019 – Teva®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), unveiled its Spring 2019 footwear collection paying homage to the brand’s birthplace, the Grand Canyon, on…

  • PEARL iZUMi Announces New Designs and Updates to Mountain Collection for Spring 2019

    New jackets, shoes, and updated shorts round out the new collection LOUISVILLE, Colo. (February 19, 2019)— For Spring 2019, PEARL iZUMi, the world’s leader in cycling apparel and footwear, introduces new styles and updates to its Mountain apparel line. “We’ve invested a lot into our Mountain product offering for several seasons, and this year you’ll see a focus on…

  • Reebok Introduces The Forever Floatride Energy Running Shoe

    The Reebok Forever Floatride Energy’s advanced design maximizes energy return Reebok just released the newest game-changing product in its line of performance running shoes; the Reebok Forever Floatride Energy. It’s built to provide maximum responsive cushioning and a smooth run that makes you feel faster throughout your run, the new Forever Floatride Energy is available…

  • Pro Mountain Bike Champ Amy Beisel Joins the LEM Helmets Ambassador Team

    Well-regarded in the cycling industry, Beisel is the current National MTB Marathon Champion and all-around versatile and accomplished athlete. FYI – Amy just won the Borealis Fat Bike World Championships on Saturday, Jan 26, 2019, in Crested Butte, a big congratulations on that win. MORGAN HILL, Calif. (Jan. 29, 2019) – LEM Helmets, the manufacturer of safe,…

  • Pearl Izumi Announces Social Purpose For 2019 and Beyond

    Pearl Izumi has just announced a new Social Purpose program along with some prodigious sustainability goals in the future. Their first initiatives going into effect this year include the industry’s first-ever effort to eliminate multiple hangtags and ending printed catalogs essentially. PEARL iZUMi will also introduce sustainable technical fabrics in many of the Spring 2019…

  • Pearl Izumi Summit AmFIB Pants, Elevate Short, and Launch Jersey Review

    Pearl Izumi’s Fall collection has some exciting new items that we reviewed including the comfortable and warm mountain biking Summit AmFIB Pants that are perfect for the chill of winter. Also, some of their dirt collection is the durable All Mountain Elevate short, and the warm weather Launch jersey. For further information refer to pearlizumi.com Summit…

  • 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…