Category: Apparel/Protection

  • 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…

  • Swiftwick Vision Five Dash and Smartwool PhD Socks

    The Swiftwick VISION™ FIVE Dash socks, feature medium cushioning and moderate compression with a nylon and olefin material blend while the Smartwool PhD® socks feature their Indestructawool technology, 4 Degree Fit, Seamless Toe, Activity-specific mesh zones, Dialed-in Cushioning and ZQ-Certified Merino Wool.   Vision Five Dash Socks Swiftwick is launching a new design of its VISION™…

  • Introducing the Yaak M23 Magnetic Closure Belt

    The new Yaak M23 belt follows in the footsteps of its predecessor the B19, but it gets a snappy quick magnetic closure system. Their belts make greeting the day or answering nature’s call simple, fast and easy. The combination of a nonmetallic buckle and small magnet ease the hassle of security lines and are secure enough to…

  • Buff UV Arm Sleeves Review

    The Buff UV Arm Sleeves are warm weather sun sleeves that offer UPF 40+ sun protection for your lower arms while wearing short-sleeved jerseys. You can also utilize them for additional warmth on chilly mornings and while worn under a long-sleeved jersey with or without a baselayer. They’re lightweight, packable and easy to pull on and off when…

  • Just In – Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro Helmet

    The Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro All-Mountain helmet is stock full of high technology borrowed from Leatt’s full faced brethren along with venting and adjustment systems applicable for the All Mountain rider. Made of a polycarbonate outer shell, it is lightweight, and the helmet’s key differentiation is that it is equipped with a removable chin bar to modify…

  • BUFF Spring Summer 2018 Collection Packs A Punch

    Buff, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of BUFF, creators of versatile performance headwear for all-season outdoor enthusiasts and athletes today announced the launch of the Spring/Summer 2018 collection of super lightweight, packable and feature-heavy Run, Bike and Trek Cap line, as well as revamped UV Arm Sleeves, Trucker Caps, Water-Sports Gloves and much more. Thoughts =>…

  • Tifosi Optics Announces Swank For Spring 2018 

    Tifosi Optics introduces SWANK, a fun new style with features designed to perform in any situation. Swank is fully loaded with: Scratch Resistant, Shatterproof Lenses Comfortable Fit With An Integrated Hinge Tifosi Glide Temples For A Bounce-Free, No-Slip Fit Rubber Nose Pads That Increase Grip As You Sweat Lightweight Nylon Frame SWANK combines a lifestyle silhouette and a vibrant…

  • PEARL iZUMi’s 2018 Dirt Collection Is Now Available

    For Spring 2018, PEARL iZUMi introduces significant evolutions of its apparel line — with a focus on the emerging category of Dirt riders— including exciting new Versa apparel, an updated mountain bike collection and a full line of MTB footwear featuring Vibram rubber outsoles. The entire collection is available today for the first time on…

  • Leatt Releases the 3DF 6.0 Knee Guards

    This unique knee pad combines a classic soft protection construction with two hard shell sliders. One classic main hard shell at the kneecap/upper shin, and an additional hard shell along the top of the kneecap. It is said to improve sliding characteristics on rough terrain massively, so the impact forces are reduced, and the knee…

  • Just In – NOW XFlow Helmet

    The company NOW or Nonstop on Wheels was established in January 2014 in Southern California with a relentless attitude of creating safety equipment for cycling and outdoor sports. They provide cycle helmets, urban helmets, mountain bike helmets, and cycling accessories. The new XFlow is one of the lighter weight mountain bike helmets on the market, and…

  • Introducing The Mission Workshop Orion Jacket

    The Waterproof Lightweight Jacket Designed By Mission Workshop To Perform – The Orion from Mission Workshop is designed and built to be your go-to lightweight jacket no matter the activity. With a bevy of features including a removable hood, pit zips, internal ported media pocket and constructed of high-performance Toray Entrant Moisture-permeable Waterproof Woven Fabric this…

  • The MTB Lab Best of 2017 – Suspension, Helmet, Armor and Tools

    Some of our Best of 2017 items we tested include the FOX DPX2 All Mountain shock which provides excellent control and composure in the gnar, the comfortable Leatt DBX 3.0 helmet, the comfy and protective POC Joint VPD System knee pads and the functional Fix It Sticks mountain bike tool kit. FOX DPX2 The DPX2…

  • The MTB Lab Best of 2017 – Packs, Water Filters, Shoes and Belts

    Some of our Best of 2017 items we tested include the organizational friendly Osprey SnowKit Duffel Bag, the light, and comfortable CamelBak Chase Bike Vest hydration pack, the small, and highly functional MSR TrailShot water filter, the superb Pearl Izumi X-Project P.R.O. Mountain bike shoes and finally the stretchy Yaak B-19 belt with its carbon fiber buckle. Osprey…

  • Shimano Announces 2018 Footwear, Apparel, Eyewear and Bags

    Shimano Expands Off-Road Footwear Line All-new Multi-Surface series and expanded Mountain Enduro series debut OSAKA, Japan (August 30, 2017) – Furthering its position as the global leader in cycling technologies while addressing new categories and riding applications, Shimano has unveiled all-new 2018 off-road performance footwear. Specifically designed for gravel and adventure riding, Shimano’s new Multi-Surface…