Category: Apparel/Protection

  • 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…

  • Boa Technology and MIPS Partner for Improved Helmet Fit and Protection

    The MIPS B-series Boa allows for the Boa Fit System to connect directly to the MIPS Low Friction Layer (LFL), rather than attaching in a stationary fashion to the helmet. This new method of integration with Boa improves the fit of the MIPS liner, making it the latest evolution in 360-degree fit systems. Boa Technology, creators…

  • Drysure Shoe Dryer

    Drysure shoe drying inserts and are meant to be used in footwear overnight to facilitate proper drying and deodorizing. They’ll not only reduce odor and absorb wetness and control bacteria, but they will increase the longevity of shoe since moisture and bacteria wrecks havoc on the materials and construction of them. Unlike other boot dryers that require…

  • Kali Protectives Strike Knee Guard Review

    The Kali Strike utilizes the 3D molded Xelion for its central front pad which is highly perforated for excellent ventilation, and it has additional EVA padding along the sides in critical areas for added protection. It has elastic cuffs on the top and bottom with non-slip bands to prevent slippage and keep them in place during…

  • Leatt DBX 2.0 All Mountain Helmet Review

    The new Leatt DBX 2.0 helmet brings their downhill proven safety technology to an amazingly affordable price point of $99.99. To help significantly reduce the risk of head or brain trauma it’s equipped with their highly innovative 360º Turbine Technology that helps reduce the risk of head impact at concussion level by up to 30%…

  • Polygiene Treated Maloja Jersey

    Polygiene, the Stay Fresh® odor control technology company has partnered with Maloja, a leading designer of functional apparel for mountain biking, cycling, climbing, and more for some distinctive odor fighting bike gear. We tested one of Maloja bike jerseys that utilize the Polygiene treatment over several months time to see if it provides a decreased…

  • Fresh Produce – Swiftwick Vision Five Dash, Smartwool PhD, MINT, VeloToze Socks and VeloToze Shoe Covers

    PhD Socks The Smartwool ‘Built for Performance in the Highest Degree’ or PhD® socks feature their Indestructawool technology, 4 Degree Fit, Seamless Toe, Activity-specific mesh zones, Dialed-in Cushioning and ZQ-Certified Merino Wool. Smartwool has spent over two decades designing, testing, and refining the activity-specific innovations and technologies incorporated into each pair of Smartwool PhD® socks in order…