Clothing-Gear-Tools

Lazer’s New Blade and Magma Helmets Now Available

It’s usually pretty easy to get excited about top tier products. The cream of the crop offers all the latest features, the least weight, and…

Written by Steve Fisher February 17, 2015

Literally Wear Hearts On your Sleeve This Valentine’s, with Love Hearts Jersey

You’re more than welcome to buy your sweetheart some of the iconic Love Hearts candy for Valentine’s day, but if they’re a cyclist they may…

Written by Zach Overholt February 14, 2015

Friday RoundUp – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Plans are Underway for the World’s First Bicycle Superhighway. The city of London is thinking way beyond bike paths and protected bike lanes. As posted…

Written by Scott Vines February 13, 2015

Road Gear Roundup: Fresh kit from Cadence, Pursuit Cyclewear & The Sufferfest

Designer, artist, clothing producer, whatever you consider Dustin Klein and his Cadence Collection, it’s always unique. The latest addition to the Cadence collection is quite…

Written by Zach Overholt February 13, 2015

Rudy Project Adds New Post Ride Style with 2015 Casual Collection

Even if it’s cloudy and grey as you look out your window, don’t despair. Warmer weather is just around the corner and with it comes…

Written by Zach Overholt February 11, 2015

Alé Bike Wear tries on U.S. Market with affordable, high end Italian kit

With so many clothing brands already vying for floor space in shops across the U.S., the thought of yet another company might be hard to…

Written by Zach Overholt February 10, 2015

Up-Cycled: Buck!t Belts and “Watch Belts” made from recycled bicycle tires

In these days of mass production and unimaginative merchandise that is cast from the same mold, there are companies out there producing unique and special…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney February 10, 2015

Capo Shines with Big Push into Luminescent Clothing for 2015

It’s been 10 years since Gary Vasconi and Robert Carbone launched their little clothing brand out of the Bay Area. Their selection and line have…

Written by Zach Overholt February 09, 2015

Uncle Dick’s Bead Slip slides out of distributors, goes consumer direct at half the price

Uncle Dick’s bead slip, which uses childish humor and a slippery wax base to help you get stubborn tires over the hump and seated on…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 08, 2015

BikeBar prevents roof rack wobble worries, keeps your bike stable

For many of us, travelling with your bike(s) is a common experience. Whether you have to drive to the nearest trailhead or just enjoy road…

Written by Steve Fisher February 07, 2015

Limited Edition Brooks Cambium C17 Levi’s Denim Saddle Available Now

Ready for some jean on jean action? That will be the case if you purchase one of these limited edition Brooks saddles and combine them…

Written by Zach Overholt February 06, 2015

Friday RoundUp – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

CHRIS KING GOURMET CENTURY PORTLAND 2014 from Chris King on Vimeo. Gourmet Century Schedule Released – Chris King’s Gourmet Century combines our love of food…

Written by Scott Vines February 06, 2015

ABUS crushes lightweight U-Locks with new Granit 640 Plus, Eyes U.S. commuter bike helmet market

Quite possibly one of the best bike quotes I’ve ever heard is that bikes locks are the prophylactics of the bicycle industry. We all hate…

Written by Zach Overholt February 06, 2015

Ditch Your Frame Bag for a Hard Box with the new AK CODEPACK

There is certainly no shortage of quality, made to fit bike bags out there to help satisfy your need for adventure. Whether you’re stashing the…

Written by Zach Overholt February 04, 2015

Home Workshop Series – Part 5 – The “Non-Standard” Tools

Having been a mechanic in other industries, it is a bit strange that cyclists are so attached to only purchasing and using tools made by bicycle…

Written by Tim Krueger February 04, 2015

Swagman Mounts Up New Roof Rack Mounts, Truck Bed Options, and Thru Axle Adapters

When you think of bike racks, Swagman probably isn’t one of the first brands that comes to mind. That’s not because the company doesn’t have…

Written by Zach Overholt February 03, 2015

The Efneo Bicycle Gearbox Crank Hits Indiegogo, Puts 3 Speeds Up Front And Internal

Back in October, we showed you Efneo, a company out of Poland trying to bring a planetary gearbox crank to market. They have finally gotten…

Written by Tim Krueger January 30, 2015

Review: ProTi FFR Titanium Bolts Save Weight, Increase Strength Through Forging

When trying to squeeze the very last bit of weight and performance out of a bike, some people turn to titanium bolts. Being just 56%…

Written by Tim Krueger January 26, 2015

Bontrager Aero Road Bike Helmet Tested at Tour Down Under

The 2015 Tour Down Under seemed to be the testing ground for several brands of aero helmets, including Bontrager’s potential entry into the market, Ballista.…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney January 26, 2015

Moto brand Suomy diving head first into cycling helmets

Italian brand Suomy has been making a massive range of helmets for all manner of motorsports for years, and starting in February they’ll bring all…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 23, 2015

Friday RoundUp – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win a set of Industry Nine wheels and the proceeds go to a great cause. Visit the…

Written by Scott Vines January 23, 2015

Giant testing aero road bike helmet at Tour Down Under

Spotted on the Giant-Alpecin team is the bike brand’s latest lid, putting them in the midst of the aero helmet game alongside Specialized, Giro and…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 23, 2015

Limited Edition: 25 years of Shimano SPDs and Shoes

It has been 25 years since Shimano first introduced their M737 mountain bike clipless pedal, and together with their M100 shoe, SPDs set the benchmark…

Written by Cory Benson January 23, 2015

SKS Helps Fatter 29″ Tires Cover up with New X-Tra Dry XL and Shockboard XL Fenders

If you’re lucky enough to have somewhere to ride your mountain bike when it rains, decent fenders can be a helpful addition to your bike.…

Written by Zach Overholt January 22, 2015

Let Your Mind Flow Down The Singletrack With Twisted Trails, A Collection Of Short Mountain Biking Stories from Alex Hutchinson

Mountain bikers like to trade stories. Maybe it about that time you took that really huge superman, or the time you had to backtrack to…

Written by Tim Krueger January 22, 2015

Home Workshop Series – Part 4: Getting into the Big Tools

From the first three articles, someone could easily put together a home shop to do 75% of the repairs on their bike. But once you get…

Written by Tim Krueger January 22, 2015

Found: Clug – The World’s Smallest Bike Rack

We missed the CLUG during their Kickstarter last June, but it didn’t seem to matter. The company crushed their $32,000 funding goal, and raised an…

Written by Zach Overholt January 22, 2015

adidas Runs w/ New Stealth Rubber Terrex Trail Cross MTB Shoes & Continental Tire Collaboration

adidas made proper cycling shoes back in the day, many of which can be found on eBay, and they continue to be involved at all…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 21, 2015

First Impressions: Laché London’s New Season Kit with a Splash of Color – Preorder Open

We’d had spotted some interesting looking designs from small upstart Laché London last fall and reached out to them for a bit more detail. Their designs seem to…

Written by Cory Benson January 20, 2015