Clothes & Gear Reviews

Remind Insoles Short Term Review: Artsy Impact Absorption for Your Feet

Remind Insoles can add support, improve comfort, take up volume, and absorb impact in your bike shoes.

Written by Jeremy Benson January 06, 2026

Dakine White Knuckle Gloves Review: Cool Weather MTB Gloves with a Trick Up Their Sleeve

The Dakine White Knuckle is a versatile, convertible mountain bike glove for variable weather conditions and cool temperatures above freezing.

Written by Jeremy Benson January 05, 2026

Feedback Sports Sport Mechanic 2.0 Repair Stand Review

Feedback’s Sport Mechanic 2.0 is a quality, affordable repair stand for aspiring and seasoned mechanics alike.

Written by Jeremy Benson January 02, 2026

CamelBak Chase Race 4 Review: A Low-Volume Hydration Vest for More Than Just Race Days

The CamelBak Chase Race 4 is a low-volume hydration vest for races, warm days, and light packers.

Written by Jeremy Benson December 17, 2025

Canyon Deflector MTB Helmet Spews Tiny RLS Balls to Top VA Tech Safety Rating: A Review

The 5-star Canyon Deflector RLS is the new safest in Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings testing. So we opened it up to see what makes its…

Written by Cory Benson December 09, 2025

EVOC LS Flex Lite Review: Comfortable and Pedal-Friendly Level 2 Knee Protection

EVOC’s LS Flex Lite pads offer some of the lightest and most pedal-friendly level 2 knee protection we’ve ever tried.

Written by Jeremy Benson December 08, 2025

Roka San Remo Air Review: Same High-Performance, More Laid-Back Style

Roka’s latest performance sunglasses combine the brand’s excellent optics with a lightweight and stylish set of shades.

Written by Jeremy Benson December 04, 2025

Pearl Izumi PRO PowerShield Gloves Review: Versatile and Weather-Resistant for Spring and Fall Rides

Cool, wet, windy, or all of the above, the PRO PowerShield Gloves have you covered from the tarmac to the singletrack, and anything in between.

Written by Jeremy Benson December 01, 2025

Castelli Alpha 150 is an Actual Perfetto Jacket with Polartec AirCore & Insulation: Review

The lightweight Castello Alpha 150 insulated cycling jacket is close to perfection for cold weather riding!

Written by Cory Benson December 01, 2025

Patagonia’s Nano Air Ultralight Full Zip Hoody Is Light and Lean, but Lacks Effective Venting

Patagonia’s Nano Air Ultralight hoody is light, lean and tough but it holds in warmth a little too well for high-output MTB rides.

Written by Steve Fisher November 29, 2025

First Look: Lems Shoes Trail Thrasher is a Barefoot MTB Shoe that Wears Well On & Off the Trail

Barefoot MTB shoes get a modern update with the new Trail Thrasher!

Written by Ron Frazelle November 24, 2025

VelociRAX 412 MAX Review: The Heavyweight Champ of Vertical Hitch Racks

VelociRAX’s MAX racks crank weight capacity to the MAX while maintaining the versatile bike fit and user-friendly design that put them on the map.

Written by Jeremy Benson November 19, 2025

Lazer Introduces Impala KinetiCore Helmet: An Excellent Helmet Held Back by the Straps

The Impala KinetiCore is Lazer’s new top-tier mountain bike half shell with all the bells and whistles, plus a new DualCore shell design.

Written by Jeremy Benson November 18, 2025

Exposure Six Pack 15 and Zenith 4 Review: The Best Mountain Bike Lights Money Can Buy?

Exposure’s latest Six Pack 15 and Zenith 4 mountain bike lights are arguably the best on the market, but that performance comes at a price.

Written by Jeremy Benson November 05, 2025

Cycplus AS2 Ultra Review: Super Light Electric Mini-Pump Still Packs a Punch

The tiny Cycplus AS2 Ultra is one of the lightest electric mini-pumps on the market, yet it still performs when it matters.

Written by Jeremy Benson November 04, 2025

Aer Duffel Pack 3 First Look: A Well-Designed Duffel-Backpack Hybrid for Cycling Kit or Gym Gear

The Duffel Pack 3 isn’t specifically designed for cycling, but it’s a great option to keep your kit separated and organized for commuting or travel.

Written by Jeremy Benson October 24, 2025

Oakley Meta Vanguard AI Sunglasses have Shockingly Good Camera & Speakers

Add sunglasses to the list of bike components and accessories you need to remember to keep charged for your next ride!

Written by Jeremy Benson and Jordan Villella October 22, 2025

Northwave Celsius XT Arctic GTX Review: More Comfortable Winter Cycling Shoes

The Northwave Celsius XT Arctic GTX is their most complete all-terrain winter shoe yet; part MTB, part gravel, and part expedition boot.

Written by Jordan Villella October 16, 2025

Review: Giro Montaro Mips III and Dropline Goggles

Giro evolves the 3rd generation of the popular Montaro helmet for more aggressive riders, and it pairs well with the Dropline Goggles, too.

Written by Jeremy Benson October 14, 2025

Velocio’s Ultralight TRAIL Jersey & Shorts plus Le Bent’s Featherweight Hoody Review

Weather is a force to be reckoned with, but we cyclists are lucky to have a wide selection of riding gear for all conditions. Summers…

Written by Steve Fisher October 13, 2025

Outdoor Research Freewheel Half-Zip Hoodie Review: A Versatile Layer For Cool, Mostly Dry Conditions

The Outdoor Research Freewheel Half-Zip Hoodie proved to be great for cool, mostly dry rides and looks good off the bike, too.

Written by Jeremy Benson October 08, 2025

Full Leg Coverage, Impossibly Lightweight: Velocio Ultralight TRAIL Pants Review

Crazy light and super comfortable, the Velocio Ultralight TRAIL Pants definitely live up to their name and virtually disappear on the bike.

Written by Jeremy Benson October 06, 2025

Shimano GE900 GTX First Rides Review: Laugh in the Face of Moisture

Shimano added Gore-Tex to its top-of the line clipless gravity shoes to create the GE900 GTX for all weather riding.

Written by Jeremy Benson October 02, 2025

Fox Union Canvas Mid First Rides Review: On-the-Bike Performance with Off-the-Bike Style

The Union Canvas Mid is Fox’s latest addition to its growing shoe lineup, blending casual style with on-trail performance and foot protection.

Written by Jeremy Benson September 23, 2025

First Look: Panaracer Purple Lite Adds Secure Lightweight TPU Inner Tubes for Road & Gravel

Panaracer calls their latest Purple Lite inner tubes the “next evolution in lightweight TPU tubes“. So, what makes them special – beyond their nice ‘on-brand’…

Written by Cory Benson September 17, 2025

Fox Enduro Pro Knee Guard Review: Comfortable and Pedal-Friendly with Koroyd Protection?

Fox’s new Enduro Pro Knee Guards use a new Koroyd insert to create one of the most comfortable and pedal-friendly knee pads I’ve tried.

Written by Jeremy Benson September 16, 2025

I Fell On My Head, and My Helmet Saved Me. So I Cut It Open To See What’s Inside?

What is inside your helmet making you safer? I crashed on my head to find out, so you don’t have to!

Written by Cory Benson September 16, 2025

FiveTen’s Freerider Pro BOA Adds Convenience to a Durable, Proven MTB Shoe

Do you need, or even want, BOA dials on flat pedal shoes? Steve weighs in on the new Freerider Pro BOAs.

Written by Steve Fisher September 15, 2025

Giro Chamber III Review: Giro’s Latest Clipless Gravity Shoe is Lighter, More Streamlined, and Still Awesome

It may look pretty similar, but Giro put its Chamber III clipless gravity shoe on a diet to make it the best version yet.

Written by Jeremy Benson September 10, 2025

Top Castelli Jacket Gets New Polartec AirCore Because Cyclists Don’t Ride in Rain Anymore!

Castelli’s latest Perfetto RoS 3 x Polartec AirCore foul-weather jacket is not technically waterproof, because apparently cyclists simply don’t ride in the rain as much…

Written by Cory Benson September 08, 2025

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