New tires and wheels are the easiest way to upgrade the performance of your bike. Wheels can be quite expensive, but a good set of tires…
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. That passion is channeled into every article or gear review he writes. Utah's Wasatch Mountains are his playground.
As a once-bland, ho-hum budget sunglasses brand, Tifosi has stepped up their game in recent years. But, with that newfound swagger, their prices have remained down-to-earth…
Trek’s Circuit lineup of gear and apparel has a lot of value from head-to-toe. The all-new 2022 Circuit Bib Shorts get subtle Trek branding this year…
When someone has the audacity to call their product “Daily,” you know they have some confidence in it. The brand new Gore Wear Daily Road Jersey…
My sock drawer is stacked full of various pairs that I’ll still wear occasionally. My wife hates opening it because it’s stuffed to the brim, but…
Heading into the 2022 model year, Trek made significant changes to the Top Fuel lineup. The entire bike was re-imagined with more emphasis on capability, control,…
Tailwind Nutrition is now 10 years young. In the past decade, they have pounded a constant drumbeat that their mixes are all you need for extended…
Zero drop trail running shoes may not be for the masses, but I’ve always appreciated the planted, natural feel they provide. Now in it’s forth iteration,…
I’m a Merino wool fan, so it didn’t take much convincing to give the new Swiftwick Flite XT Trail Five Socks a try. Built for hiking…
For nearly 20 years, Fulcrum has been making wheelsets in Vicenza, Italy. Earlier this year, Fulcrum released both the Red Zone Carbon and Red Zone 3…
As a followup to my love affair with the Open UPPER, I’m doubling-down, in a single-chainring sort of way with the Open WI.DE. On the surface,…
With a variety of water bottles lying around, I typically use one of the many Specialized Purist 22 oz. bottles at my disposal. But, when the…
Based out of the UK, Rab has been making gear for inclement mountain weather since the 1980’s. With a focus on climbing and hiking, everything Rab…
This year, Trek launched a small lineup of environmentally-conscious and subtly-branded kits. Their styling, fabrics and construction offer classic looks and versatility look good together or…
With so many jersey options out there, just what makes one better or different from another? For starters, each jersey has an intended purpose and temperature…
If you’ve been following other cycling sites, you’ve undoubtedly seen photos of the all-new Trek Madone SLR. Trek-Segafredo riders have been racing it for about a…
During the media presentation for an upcoming aero race bike (more on that tomorrow), the product team said it was only compatible with electronic groupsets, then…
Trail shirts can be baggy and oversized or efficient and still comfortable. With the new Gore Wear TrailKPR Daily MTB Jersey, you’re going to get a…
A great pair of running shorts needs to become invisible. Not really “invisible” because that would be awkward, but they need to become unnoticed and simply…
For 2023, Santa Cruz is updating their venerable do-it-all Hightower trail bike. Without pigeon-holing it into a specific category, Santa Cruz likes to just call the…