Castelli remains one of the most iconic kit makers on the planet. Always pushing the limits of functional design, they often set a path that others…
Author: Jason Mitchell
Jason Mitchell
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Jason quickly developed a love for the outdoors and a thing for mountains. That infatuation continues as he founded this site in 1999 -- sharing his love of road biking, mountain biking, trail running and skiing. With extreme attention to detail, he has been a technical product manager for top 10 web properties, eCommerce businesses and SaaS companies for 20+ years. The combination of outdoor experience and technical savvy gives him a unique perspective that is channeled into every gear review. Utah's Wasatch Mountains are his playground. He rigorously tests every product and usually uses them beyond their intended purpose -- just for the sake of testing. (Note: Jason receives sample products in exchange for authentic reviews. He is not paid, nor influenced to share anything other than his honest opinions.)
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The first iteration of the Canyon Lux Trail wast a little rough around the edges to be a true downcountry bike. Version 2 also wasn’t quite…
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In true Shimano fashion, their 105 Di2 R7100 groupset took some time to come to the market, but the overall package and execution showcases their dedication…