Category: Apparel/Protection

  • 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…

  • 2016 Gift Guide for Cyclists – Helmets and Armor

    For safety and protection while riding here is the Bell Super 3R helmet with a removable and protective chin bar and the innovative Kali Protectives Maya helmet. For body impact protection here is some soft armor, including the Slytech ElbowPro/KneePro NoShock XT Lite, Slytech ElbowPro/KneePro NoShock XT and the comfy Leatt AirFlex Pro knee guard.…

  • 2016 Gift Guide for Cyclists- Apparel, Sunglasses and Shoes

    Here a bunch of great apparel from Pearl Izumi including Launch Thermal Jersey, MTB WRX Jacket, Divide Shorts and P.R.O. AmFIB Super Glove. Others items are the Shimano ME7 shoe, Giro Alpineduro Shoe, Bolle 5th Element Sunglasses and Ryders Eyewear Invert Sunglasses. Pearl Izumi Launch Thermal Jersey The Launch Thermal Jersey is a cool weather…

  • 2016 Gift Ideas for Cyclists – Stocking Stuffers

    Here a slew of excellent affordable and small stocking stuffers for the holidays. Including Action Wipes sanitizing wipes, Chamois Butt’r products, 15-serving GU Energy Gel packs, G-SAVR GPS Tether, Bar Fly 4 Max GPS mount, Bottle Bright hydration cleaner, TIMBER bike bell, and for your dog the Eddy Bowl and Release N Run Leash Collar.…

  • Shimano ME7 Shoe Review

    The new Shimano ME7 mountain bike shoe utilizes a Michelin dual-density rubber outsole for traction and durability, a carbon reinforced midsole that offers pedaling efficiency with excellent comfort and hikeability characteristics. It features superb armor and padding protection for the sides, ankles, and toes and an easy to use ratcheting and speed lacing closure system and a…

  • Bell Super 3R Helmet Review

    The new Bell Super 3R is an All Mountain helmet that has a removable and protective chin bar that can be easily attached and detached during a riding session. It follows in the footsteps of its 2R brethren, but they’ve added the new Float Fit retention system, MIPS protection on all models and utilized a…

  • Scott Shr-Alp RS Shoe Review

    The Scott Shr-Alp RS mountain bike shoe features the excellent BOA closure system, a sole that offers x-country stiffness with great comfort and walkability characteristics. It’s chock full of useful features, including an orthotic insole, grippy rubber tread, armor and padding protection for the sides, ankles and toes. The Shr-Alp comes in a White/Silver color scheme, full Euro…

  • The Weatherneck System Kickstarter Campaign

      Brian Davis, Creator of Fix It Sticks, to Launch “The Weatherneck System” with the New “Mullet Hat” on Kickstarter. The Weatherneck System functions as a tactical breakaway balaclava for active outdoor enthusiasts. Using the new Mullet Hat and the Weatherneck facemask, the two pieces magnetize together functioning as The Weatherneck System. APPLETON, Wis. –…