Shimano’s S-Phyre lineup represents their best products. The all-new S-Phyre Magnetic Sunglasses not only have all the features you’d expect in the latest cycling sunglasses, they…
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.
For the 15th anniversary of Giant Group founder King Liu’s completion of the 15-day, 927km ride around Taiwan, Giant Bicycles is working with World Bicycle Relief…
Hoka just never ceases to amaze me. From their humble beginnings to where they are now, Hoka has always stuck to their guns by making arguably…
It’s been quite a whirlwind of new bike releases this week with two road-specific brands launching cross-country mountain bikes and another launching a road/gravel one-bike-quiver. While…
The 2023 Trek Domane went on a serious diet for its 4th generation. Now with just half the IsoSpeed as before, wider tires and a comfort-tuned…
The team at Pearl Izumi has absolutely outdone themselves with the new Attack Air Bib Shorts. Arriving late last summer, these have been a staple for…
The latest Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 group was launched August 2021 in the middle of the pandemic. We collectively ogled over the new semi-wireless design and…
Having a variety of jersey thicknesses and sleeve length is a must for year-round cycling. Velocio’s Signature Long Sleeve Jersey offers added warmth and protection in…
When you combine an optimized synthetic layer with Merino wool where odor management matters, you get the Arc’teryx RHO Hybrid Crew Neck long-sleeve base layer. This…
The Trek Emonda SL/SLR is their all-out climbing machine. But, like all modern all-rounders, it also has aerodynamic tube shapes to eke out every marginal gain…
It’s hard to believe we’ve now had over 20 years of the Cannondale Synapse. For that anniversary, the all-new Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 RLE was released.…
The all-new Argon 18 All-road Krypton and Krypton Pro is driven to go beyond a racy endurance bike and aims to become your only bike. Now…
Bib knickers are some of my favorite pieces of kit, because they are just so versatile. For most conditions, you can wear them all winter, but…
With a wide variety of fuel and hydration mixes on the market, it’s tough to say what works best for your body. But, we should be…
Santini is a legend in the world of cycling apparel. As the official kit supplier of the Tour de France, their apparel is racing-focused, but the…
Most cycling jackets come in two varieties: windproof or waterproof. A lightweight windbreaker is necessary for cool mountain descents on a summer morning, but adding something…
Last year, we reviewed the original Redshift Arclight Smart LED Pedals, and found them to be awesome for bike commuting — especially with an eBike. Now,…
While I’m a huge fan of Merino fabrics for shirts and base layers, I have had mixed experiences with Merino wool bike jerseys. Would that change…
Upstart gear brand, Outdoor Vitals is coming into the mix with a full head of steam. While their product line remains limited, it’s focused on a…
Winter riding requires a good set of bib tights. And, while you’re at it, why not add a few extra pockets to stash gels and such?…