Browsing: Mountain Biking

Remaining calm under pressure is always a sought-after trait. As a so-called “Smooth Operator,” you’re calm, consistent and collected when things get rough. Not very often…

While POC may be more well-known for their helmets and other protective gear, their apparel lineup is renowned for it’s design, fit and function. Protection is…

Taking the shreddy Spectral and tweaking it, Canyon is delivering a shorter-travel bike with serious downhill chops and calling it the Spectral 125. Available in carbon…

Electronic wireless shifting has reached new heights during the bicycle super boom. SRAM has somehow managed to expand their AXS lineup to both Rival and GX…

As part of the variety of jerseys in your closet, a go-to thermal jersey is an essential. With the Pearl Izumi Attack Thermal Jersey, you get…

Insulated water bottles are a tricky prospect. On paper, they seem awesome, but in practice they just aren’t. Trek aims to change that with their new…

Time for a rally cap in cycling? Well, it’s hard to wear one backwards or inside out, but the Bontrager Rally WaveCel Helmet is a good…

The POC MTB Pure LS Jersey covers the trifecta of weather uses. You can wear it in the summer for extra sun protection. Or, you can…

Back in 2001, my first full-suspension mountain bike was the original Rocky Mountain Element. It was beautiful and checked all the right boxes. I’ve since ridden…

Though many riders like to go gloveless, I appreciate a good pair of gloves for added comfort and protection (just in case). Specialized has long developed…

Yes, you can spend hundreds of dollars on a set of pedals. With the extra money, you get lighter weight and sexier materials, but the ultra-affordable…

A proper-fitting helmet should feel immediately secure on your head. There shouldn’t be any slop and it should essentially disappear while riding. It is a little…

Several years ago, I was part of a special project working with Zeiss lenses. From that time, I’ve been enamored with their brand and the quality…

Now in its fourth generation, the Santa Cruz Tallboy is something of a legend. Since its introduction in 2009, the Tallboy has been built around the…

In over 20 years of shipping bikes across the country back to manufacturers, I’ve typically used a good old cardboard box. With enough experience, patience and…

After the year of the bike, we’re heading into another hot year for bikes and Ibis is poised to deliver a sweet little number just in…

Crossover jackets add the option of versatility into your cycling wardrobe. While I have a bounty of pure cycling jackets, I wouldn’t choose to wear one…

Adding both a suspension lockout lever and dropper post isn’t an easy endeavor. You can go for a mixture of twist grips and levers, or you…

Blue suede shoes are classics that only The King can wear (or sing about). But, Shimano has done us all a favor by making blue (non-suede)…

Hauling your bike gear for that next road trip shouldn’t be a hassle. Thankfully, the folks at Thule have you covered with the all-new RoundTrip Bike…