House wheel brands are delivering in ways that many thought they couldn’t. With Roval, Cadex and Bontrager wheels rolling and winning at the highest levels of…
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.
No question, Shimano’s road shoes are always top-of-mind when discussing race-ready road shoes. That reputation has come from Shimano’s methodical improvements and raving fans in both…
One of my pro tips is not to sleep on house brands. Carbon wheelsets from Bontrager and Roval are making waves on both stock Trek or…
Salt Lake City-based Snek Cycling has developed a growing lineup of cycling apparel and accessories via crowd and self-funding. The all-new Dry Creek Merino Pocket Tee…
Droppers galore, but only one boasts wireless capability and that’s the RockShox Reverb AXS Dropper. Not only is it plug-and-play, without needing to run a hydraulic…
We saw it at the 2022 Paris-Roubaix and it was even ridden to the top step of the podium by Trek-Segafredo rider, Elisa Longo Borghini. There…
It’s that time of year when new bikes and gear roll out. With all the product and manufacturing delays over the past two years, it’s refreshing…
Of all the optimizations you can make to gain an aero advantage, swapping out your helmet is one of the most economical. Efficiently slicing through the…
Topo Athletic has long history of zero drop shoes, but surprisingly, they had yet to release a pair of cushioned trail runners until the all-new Pursuit.…
Never a slouch, the BMC Roadmachine is on the racy side of endurance and with just enough clearance to swallow bigger tires, the Roadmachine X ONE model…
Louis Garneau is onto something with their X-Comfort Zone system, which offers added stretch in the 6th toe area. Not only is this feature found on…
While the first thing people notice about your bar tape is the color, function is more than meets the eye. With that, PNW Components Coast Bar…
For trail running in the summer, light and airy is the order of the day. The more airflow the better. Rab’s solution for summer trail running…
Ergon saddles and my backside tend to get along very well. Their shape and function makes for smooth sailing, so it makes sense that I would…
The TIME ATAC pedal system has had raving fans for decades. The simple spring design allows easy clip-in combined with plenty of float — all great…
Gore Wear loves putting the best fabrics, technology construction on display. With access to the a closetful of the best fabrics, Gore Wear products are always…
When it comes to gravel groupsets, you can go 1x for maximum low-range gearing or 2x to mimic a traditional road setup. But, what if you…
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…
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…