Category: Apparel/Protection
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Fresh Produce – Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch II Shoes, BioLite SolarPanel 5+ and PowerLight Mini
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch II The X-Alp Launch II is a do all shoe, meant for everything from All Mountain to Enduro duties along with hike-a-bike forays. It’s their go-to shoe that’s versatile for most any activity on a mountain bike. It utilizes a BOA Bi-directional Closure system with a Velcro strap for the toe box and has…
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News – O2 Rainwear Element Series, Slap Bag, and Tuff Truck Bag
O2 Rainwear Expands its Product Line I have been a big fan of O2 Rainwear and used their Nokomis Jacket and Pants many years ago and can vouch for their usability and toughness. The new lightweight Element Series series is comprised of a Hooded Jacket ($36), a Jacket ($36), and Pants ($26) and they have an excellent price…
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Pearl Izumi Divide Shorts and Summit Jersey
The Divide shorts are comfy and plush with an ideal amount of bagginess and a relaxed fit while the Summit jersey is a high-tech T-shirt with a simple design. Pearl Izumi have always been at the forefront of biking apparel and have used high-tech fabrics and cycling based features and designs that have an extra…
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Leatt Airflex Pro Knee Guard Review
The soft armor AirFlex Pro knee guard is comfortable and flexible and offers enhanced ventilation and freedom of movement while still providing the utmost in safety and impact protection. It has a slim fit and utilizes their ultra thin 6mm ArmorGel knee pad that is EN1621-2 certified. The knee pad retails for $79 and comes in S, M,…
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Native Eyewear Hardtop Ultra XP Sunglasses Review
The Native Eyewear Hardtop Ultra XP is a great pair of sunglasses, and the large lens and its hanging design have great peripheral visibility and a panoramic field of view, and the tough N3 polarized lens offers excellent optical clarity. They’re comfortable and durable and feature flexible and grippy temples, interchangeable lenses, sturdy vented frames,…
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Just In – Kali Protectives Maya Helmet
The Enduro-styled helmet is constructed with their proprietary in-molded Composite Fusion Plus dual-density EPS liner and features 12 vents, anti-microbial padding, a bug liner and a flexible visor with an integrated camera/light mounting system. The retention system utilizes a rear-mounted floating locking buckle and sliders system and a buckled chin strap with adjusters below the ear. It…
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Pearl Izumi MTB WRX Jacket Review
The Pearl Izumi MTB WRX jacket uses a DWR water resistant material and offers great wind and water protection, is lightweight and packable and has abrasion resistant arm guards. It has a full-length internal draft flap with a sealed zipper, an integrated hood that fits over a bike helmet and is compatible with most elbow…
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Just In – Bolle 5th Element Sunglasses
The 5th Element sunglasses use the superb glass like B-Clear lens made with the Trivex material, which is lighter and more impact resistant than polycarbonate. They use a floating frame design in which they suspend the single piece lens between the temples. The 5th Element comes in two versions, the 5th Element, and the 5th Element…
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Just In – Bollé The One Helmet
The One is comfortable, light, full of features and is a “Jack of all trades, master of none.” Bollé just released ‘The One’ helmet which is their first ever cycling helmet lineup using their many years of expertise from making snow sports helmets. The One is an innovative, high-performance helmet for roadies and mountain…
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Just In – Leatt Airflex Pro Knee Guards and Fourpoint Energy Bars
Leatt Airflex Pro Knee Guards These ultra slim AirFlex knee guard scores a total of 15 points in the Leatt protection rating system. Do not be fooled by these ultra slim knee guards. They offer great impact protection and a slim fit. Our ultra thin 6mm knee pads are CE certified as impact protection. AirFlex…
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Pearl Izumi Launch Thermal Jersey Review
Pearl Izumi Launch Thermal Jersey The Launch Thermal Jersey is a cool weather long sleeve mountain bike jersey that is warm, comfortable and breathable. It has an interesting camouflage pattern on the front and one sleeve, and it utilizes their Thermal Fleece 100% polyester fabric for warmth and moisture transfer. It has a relaxed…
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POC VPD Air Knee Armor Review
VPD Air Armor The POC Joint VPD Air is a light-duty soft armor system that was designed for enhanced flexibility, ventilation, and freedom of movement while still providing the utmost in safety and protection. The VPD Air is lighter, uses thinner material, and has less coverage than POC’s other beefier models, yet it offers a…
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Ryders Eyewear – 2016 Product Launch and Updated Website
Ryders Eyewear – Celebrating 3o Years New collection. New technology. New website. Who wouldn’t love to focus purely on their passions? For RYDERS EYEWEAR, this has been their reality for the past 30 years, concentrating on the development of premium quality eyewear that delivers the best performance at a cost that ensures that athletes and…
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The Weatherneck Face Shield – Kickstarter Campaign
The Weatherneck-An Updated Bandana for Outdoor Adventures The Weatherneck utilizes powerful magnets and technical fabrics to offer a face shield/neck cuff that adjusts to your environment. The Weatherneck is a modern bandana that is quick, quiet, clean and comfortable. It is designed specifically for demanding performance outdoors. It combines technical features and field-tested designs to…