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IB15: Fresh packs, racks and more from Osprey, Saris, Mio & Nikola Pedals

Osprey’s Verve 5/9 and Viper 5/9/13 are simpler packs for shorter rides, and they’ve been updated to improve pocket access and functionality. The shoulder straps…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 30, 2015

IB15: Showers Pass Shelters Your Stuff with Waterproof Cloudcover Bags

So you’re all set with waterproof clothing to go out for a ride – but what about your things? If you live in an area…

Written by Zach Overholt September 30, 2015

IB15: Talking Enduro Shoes with Cédric Gracia, Plus Michelin Treads and Reflective Shoes from Northwave

As one of the most recognizable figures in mountain biking, Cédric Gracia knows his way around a bike. The downhill, 4x, Rampage, and all around…

Written by Zach Overholt September 30, 2015

IB15: Fresh Goods from Orange Seal, Fixit Sticks, Togs & Speedsleev

Orange Seal has added an Endurance Tubeless Sealant to their mix, which adjusts the latex and Nanite blend to help it last longer in…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 30, 2015

EB15: Casco shows new Full Air vented, Roadster urban & more lids; plus Just In Speedairo-TC Plus

Casco had a number of their European-made helmets on display at Eurobike. The first that caught our eye was a rapid prototype of a new…

Written by Cory Benson September 30, 2015

IB15: Silca Popping with Pegoretti Pistas, New Pocket Impero Pump, and More

A year after winning Best in Show at Interbike award for the Super Pista Ultimate floor Pump, Indianapolis-based Silca continues to challenge our perception of…

Written by Anna Schwinn September 29, 2015

GoPro Adds Wireless Connectivity to Lower-priced Hero+

As we have come to expect with electronics there have been a lot of updates from GoPro over the last year. The Hero4 Black upped their…

Written by Cory Benson September 29, 2015

EB15: Suplest Tightens Up Their Road and Mountain Edge3 shoe lines

While it had been a bit tricky to keep up with the different technologies and the naming conventions in Suplest’s current road and trail shoes,…

Written by Cory Benson September 29, 2015

IB15: Airace Bluetooth mini pumps display pressure on smartphone app, plus Infinity floor pump for tires & shocks

Airace had quite a few interesting little pumps and accessories on hand, including additions to their Bluetooth-equipped iSpeed line that should make high pressure jobs…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 28, 2015

Steepgrade’s In-Car Bike Racks Make Bike Moving Simple and Secure

While there are plenty of options for good quality hitch or trunk mounted bike racks out there, there are a few reasons why it’s nice…

Written by Steve Fisher September 27, 2015

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

UCI Road Worlds Richmond 2015 has put out a Mobile App to Follow this Weekends UCI Road Worlds – Don’t miss a moment of the 2015…

Written by Cory Benson September 25, 2015

IB15: 6D Brings DH Safety to Enduro with Prototype ATB-1A Helmet

We all hate crashing. But when it happens, it’s nice to know you have a helmet on your head that’s going to protect you during…

Written by Zach Overholt September 25, 2015

IB15: Drop the Disposables w/ Finish Line’s Reusable Mechanic Gloves and Absorbent Mat; White Lightning Cleans Up Your Matte

If you’re a bike mechanic, chances are high that you go through a lot of disposable gloves. The nitrile gloves are great for protection from…

Written by Zach Overholt September 24, 2015

45nrth Preps for Sub Zero Temps with New Wølfgar Extreme Winter Cycling Boot

As we get closer and closer to cooler weather, 45NRTH’s boots seem to be steadily getting warmer. First the Japanther, then the redesigned Wölvhammer,…

Written by Zach Overholt September 24, 2015

Review: The Lazer Magma XC Helmet Provides a Great Fit and Low Weight at a Low Price

It’s easy for high end companies to put large price tags on their flashy helmets. After all, it’s your head right? How much is it…

Written by Steve Fisher September 24, 2015

IB15: Thule Redesigns iconic, standard setting hitch rack w/ new T2 Pro

We have anxiously awaited to see what Thule has had up their sleeves regarding the redesign on their iconic (and long in the tooth) T2 hitch rack.…

Written by Trey Richardson September 23, 2015

IB15: Wolf Tooth Components X Lindarets Goat Link 11, Plus New WTC Softgoods, SS DM Chainrings, Guides, Tools, and More!

There were a lot of surprises this year at the Wolf Tooth Components booth, one of which was a variation on a continuing theme. WTC…

Written by Zach Overholt September 23, 2015

IB15: Cateye blazes the trail with Volt 6000, the World’s Brightest Light

When a legit company is claiming that they have a soon-to-be-produced 6000 lumen light on hand, you make like a moth to…. well, a light. No…

Written by Trey Richardson September 23, 2015

IB15: New in Blue – Park Tool Adds Cassette and Bearing Tools and Re-Categorizes Multi-Tools

I can’t think of a year that I haven’t bought a Park Tool product. When bikes and the parts on them evolve, the tools to…

Written by Trey Richardson September 23, 2015

Proviz Gets More Technical with new Reflect360+ and Switch Jackets

Hailing from a land that is already starting to slip back into autumn as the days are getting noticeably shorter again, London-based Proviz know a…

Written by Cory Benson September 22, 2015

IB15: Kali takes road style and safety to a new low (price), plus brilliant reflective urban helmets!

Kali has just dropped the bottom out of the road helmet market with the Ropa, a sleek, well ventilated and lightweight helmet that, at just…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 22, 2015

IB15: Abbey Bike Tools Adds a Bearing to Their New Bearing Press, Plus 12mm TA Crombie Tool, More

It wasn’t long after Abbey bike tools started making products that Jason Quade started getting requests for a bearing press. Like most of his tools…

Written by Zach Overholt September 22, 2015

Rapha+Liberty: Special Edition Women’s Line-up

Rapha just announced a two-season collaboration with London department store Liberty to produce limited edition versions of their most popular Women’s cycling kit, plus a…

Written by Cory Benson September 21, 2015

EB15: Urge Debuts Affordable Lids with DH Drift and AM All-In

Urge Bike Products makes a wide range of helmets geared mostly toward aggressive mountain bike riding, and very often at the premium side of the…

Written by Cory Benson September 21, 2015

EB15: Revbox Delivers Lightweight Premium Chain Drive Wind Trainer

Based in New Zealand, newcomer Revbox has developed a premium training solution for cyclists to work on improving both fitness and form. While roller-based wind trainers…

Written by Cory Benson September 21, 2015

DeFeet hits the gravel to outrun fashion police, giving away stash of goods to you

To celebrate a new gravel cycling sock they showed us at Interbike, and a fresh new collection of designs for their standard cycling socks, DeFeet…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 20, 2015

Eurobike Coverage Review – Week #3 PLUS 2015 Interbike Preview:

We’re back from Interbike yet still have lots to bring you from Eurobike. Here is the 3rd installment of Eurobike coverage as well as a…

Written by Trey Richardson September 20, 2015

IB15: Inno Racks shows minimalist but burly tray & hanging style hitch mount bike racks

We’ve reviewed Inno’s Tire Hold hitch mount rack before, a tray-style designed that’s served them well for many years and received a couple minor but…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 20, 2015

Friday RoundUp – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Video Human Powered Vehicle Breaks 85 MPH! – We found this story first on Jalopnik.com. Aerovelo’s speed bike Eta premiered at the World Human Powered Speed…

Written by Scott Vines September 18, 2015