Category: Apparel/Protection

  • Sea Otter 2017 – Leatt DBX 3.0 All Mountain Helmet

    Leatt gave a unique Pub Pedal launch along Cannery Row in Monterey of the new DBX 3.0 All-Mountain helmet. The 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. A big shout out to the Leatt staff for the fun…

  • Sea Otter 2017 – POC Sports Joint VPD System Knee and Elbow Armor

    POC Sports was showing off their new Joint VPD System soft armor lineup, which includes a Knee and Elbow version. Following in the footsteps of the original VPD 2.0 and then the VPD Air armor, the Joint VPD System is highly flexible 2-ply protector utilizing the VPD energy absorbing technology. The VPD 2.0 and VPD Air are slightly stiffer…

  • Sea Otter 2017 – BERN FL-1 Pavé, Trail, and XC helmets

    BERN is releasing their new FL-1 helmet lineup which includes the Pavé, Trail, and XC helmets broadening Bern’s high-end, yet affordable, lid to the MTB market. They also upgraded their Union urban helmet. FL-1 XC Pre-work spins on local trails. Weekend rides with friends. That long-planned-for trip to Moab or The Kingdom Trails. Wherever your…

  • Just In – Tasco Double Digits Collection, Pearl Izumi Big Air Jersey and Funkier Bike Policoro Shorts

    The wild new Tasco Double Digits Collection offers functional and comfortable socks and gloves, while the long sleeved Pearl Izumi Big Air Jersey provides the sun and arm protection. The Funkier Bike Policoro Shorts have an integrated chamois liner and a long Enduro cut. TASCO Double Digits Collection TASCO has been busy lately, and they’re…

  • Just In – Kali Protectives Interceptor Helmet

    The new Kali Interceptor is a Trail helmet that offers enhanced protection using the innovative Low-Density Layer (LDL) technology and Nano Fusion multi-density EPS with acrylic self-healing foam. It provides deep coverage over the neck and plenty of air flow via its 24 vents, a Boa retention dial, anti-microbial padding, an adjustable visor, and an accessory mounting system. The Interceptor meets…

  • Just In – Skida Headwear

    Skida makes all of their apparel products in Vermont, and they produce knit hats, beanie styled hats, headbands, neckwear, and scarves. They come in a slew of styles, colors, and patterns in Men’s, Women’s and Kids sizing. I am testing their Nordic Hat which retails for $30, the Nordic Headband at $16, and the Neckwarmer…

  • Swrve Slim Fit Cordura Jean Review

    Swrve makes a variety of apparel products, but their claim to fame is their active lifestyle Cordura jeans. The comfortable jeans come in skinny, slim and regular cuts and the fabric is rugged and stretchy. The clean looking jeans offers up durability, performance, functionality and style making them perfect to withstand the active lifestyle, such as…

  • Ryders Eyewear Introduces the FYRE Sunglasses Collection

    For 2017 Ryders Eyewear partnered with Essilor a lens manufacturer to offer the Fyre sunglasses collection. It’s comprised of four models, the ROAM, INCLINE, FLYP and AERO and uses five innovative lens technologies to produce a highly functional pair of sunglasses. It utilizes the NXT lens that’s a performance polymer material born from the transparent armor…

  • Gloves – Gordini Endeavor, Gordini Stash Lite and SealSkinz Dragon Eye Trail

    Gordini is usually known for the ski lineup of gloves, but they offer a slew of cooler weather gloves, including the comfy and warm Endeavor, along with the lightweight and highly packable Stash Lite. The SealSkinz Dragon Eye Trail is a summer glove that is stock full of features that make a highly functional glove. Gordini…

  • Just In – Leatt DBX 4.0 Jersey and Shorts

    The Leatt DBX 4.0 Jersey and Shorts are the middle brethren of their apparel lineup, smack between the ultra rugged freeride oriented DBX 5.0 and more standard All Mountain DBX 3.0. They feature four-way stretch materials and the shorts have an extended cut and offer rough water resistant fabrics while the jersey uses as open…

  • Fresh Produce – Giro Chronicle Mips Helmet, Shred Optics Soaza Goggles and Bollé B-Clear Aeromax Sunglasses

    Giro released the new Chronicle MIPS helmet late last year and its light, comfortable and had a sweet $100 price point. The SHRED Soaza goggle is comfortable and fully featured and offers a slew of the interchangeable tinted lens. The impressive Bollé Aeromax comes with the crystal clear B-Clear lenses and a slew of unique…

  • SockGuy St Patrick’s Day Special Edition Socks

    Saint Patrick’s Day comes on March 17th which commemorates the supposed date of his death and to celebrate SockGuy is releasing four special edition socks, the Shamus, Lucky Black, Zero % Irish and St. Patty’s Day. The St. Patty Day inspired socks from SockGuy have some fun color schemes and patterns, and three of them…

  • Just in – Club Ride Apparel Baron Jersey, Blaze Vest and Fat Jack Pants

    Club Ride sent along a set of their Winter collection, including the Baron Jersey, the Blaze Vest, and the Fat Jack pants. The Baron is a long sleeved pullover jersey that uses a midweight polyester knit fabric and has a fun cross pattern prints up and down the sleeves and has one zippered pocket. The Blazer Vest…

  • Just In – Pearl Izumi X-Project PRO Shoes, Launch Shorts and Summit Gloves

    For 2017 Pearl Izumi has redesigned their X-Project shoe lineup which has a new sole with improved stiffness and walkability, they upgraded their Launch short and Summit gloves and added a new Cargo Base layer with an extended back. X-Project P.R.O. Their top of line X-Project mountain bike got a redesigned and reengineered sole that…

  • New Products – DZR Minna LTD Shoes, Showers Pass SS Henley Baselayer and Adidas Zonyk Pro Sunglasses

    DZR has the two new Limited Edition shoes the Minna Mist and Minna Cadet, while Showers Pass is releasing the short sleeve Bamboo-Merino Henley base layer shirt, and Adidas has their Zonyk Pro Sunglasses in new colorways and LST/VARiO lenses. DZR Minna LTD Shoes DZR Shoes, known for their innovative line of unique urban cycling footwear, introduces…

  • The MTB Lab Best of 2016 – Protection and Apparel

    My Best of 2016 for safety and protection while bike riding is the Bell Super 3R helmet with a removable and protective chin bar and comfortable Slytech ElbowPro/KneePro NoShock XT Lite soft armor. For apparel my faves for 2016 are the warm Pearl Izumi Launch Thermal Jersey and their P.R.O. AmFIB Super Glove. Others Best…