New Hotness: 2021 Cannondale Scalpel & Scalpel SE
The Cannondale Scalpel has been a staple at XC races for as long as I can remember. With the svelte…
Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37 TLR Wheelset Review
Bontrager’s wheel program is strong — very strong. Over the years, we’ve tested numerous versions of their wheels and we…
Smith Wildcat Sunglasses Review
Of the many ridiculous crazes to sweep over performance outdoor gear, the giant lens-style sunnies…
Hoka One One Speedgoat Mid GTX 2 Review
Fast hiking, fastpacking, light hiking, trail running — whatever you want to call it, the…
Bolle Lightshifter Sunglasses Review
Today’s cycling sunglasses are trending on the large side. It’s partly a 1980’s retro nod,…
Redshift ShockStop Suspension Seatpost Review
If you’re like me, your biggest gripe about riding gravel, rough roads, or anything on…
Hot Wheels: Zipp 303 Firecrest Go Wide for 2021
Zipp’s 303 wheelset has long been the workhorse in the lineup. They have tackled the…
Argon 18 Dark Matter GRX Review
Argon 18 makes race-bred bikes, full stop. So, when it came time to launch a…
Open MIN.D. Takes to the Road
Wait… what!?!? A pure road bike from Open? In a twist, the purveyors of gravel…
Bontrager Starvos WaveCel Helmet Review
When Bontrager released WaveCel, it came with some bold claims and upper-end pricing. In time,…
Patagonia Airshed Pro Pullover Review
Sometimes a piece of gear becomes an instant classic. On paper, I didn’t think that…
ENVE SES Aero Road Stem Review
Recently, the cockpit has become the last mile of marginal gains. Integrated bar/stem systems or…
Shimano RX8 Gravel Shoe Review
Along with the new GRX groupset, Shimano has added a few more items to round…
Wahoo Updates TICKR, TICKR X Heart Rate Monitors
With all the hype surrounding training with power, is that the only way to optimize…
Fresh Wheels: Zipp’s New 303 S Tubeless Wheelset
The Zipp 303 Firecrest is unquestionably one of the most prestigious wheelsets on the market.…
Vision SC55 Disc Brake Wheelset Review
Affordable aero? Those two don’t usually go together, but with the latest Vision SC55 Disc…
Shimano PRO Stealth Offroad Saddle Review
The cat is out of the bag. Stubby saddles are now just “saddles” and they…
Consumer-direct Trail Battle: Canyon Neuron CF and YT IZZO
Now, more than ever, consumers are looking for the best value. But, while our grandparents…
Review: Smith Level MIPS Helmet and I/O MAG Goggles
Some things are just better together. This is especially true when you have two pieces…
Tested: Osprey Kamber 22 Backcountry Pack
When I needed a new pack for short tours and sidecountry exploits I turned to…
Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 GTX Review
Trail running in inclement weather requires the proper pair of shoes, and the Hoka One…
Fresh Wheels: ENVE Foundation Collection 45 and 65
Carbon wheels are getting more and more affordable. But, to get to those lower price…