Reviews

First Ride Review: Vittoria Syerra Downcountry Tire is a good upgrade for aggressive XC

Vittoria Tires have released an new mountain bike tire specifically for Downcountry riding; the Vittoria Syerra. A supple yet robust casing construction is combined with…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan October 08, 2021

Review: POC’s Oseus VPD knee pads plus 2021 jerseys, shorts, and gloves

I was never a dedicated follower of fashion, but beyond looks there’s one advantage to assembling a whole kit from one brand: everything should work…

Written by Steve Fisher October 04, 2021

Review: Riding in POC’s Guardian Air jacket, Kortal Race MIPS helmet and Devour sunglasses

Early this spring I got a bunch of gear from POC to ride and review and after an unexpected delay (broken wrist!) I’m finally back…

Written by Steve Fisher October 04, 2021

Jack The Bike Rack fits any bike’s handlebar tool-free from commuter to bikepacking

Jack The Bike Rack is a simple new universal front bike rack that hangs off your handlebar to fit almost any bike with no tools…

Written by Cory Benson October 01, 2021

Review: Fezzari Shafer is an adventure-ready gravel bike that’s ready to race

Originally planned for a spring launch, I’ve had plenty of time aboard the new Fezzari Shafer gravel bike. I’ve ridden it around the desert of…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 30, 2021

The 2022 Rocky Mountain Element MTB embodies modern XC

Ask some MTB riders where they feel like they’re ‘in their element’ and most will probably say “When I’m out in the woods on my…

Written by Steve Fisher September 28, 2021

Review: BMC URS LT gravel bike’s micro suspension gives it macro shred-ability

I’ll be honest, the scenery didn’t hurt. But the climb up to the refugio in the Swiss Alps did. Quite a few glasses of Swiss…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 27, 2021

Review: Basso Palta carbon gravel bike rides line between on & off-road, teases something new!

Basso’s made-in-Italy carbon Palta gravel bike has been around for a couple of years – we first saw it back in 2018. But in that…

Written by Cory Benson September 19, 2021

Review: RockStop MTB Tire Inserts are super easy to fit, offer good rim protection

After suspension, wheels are some of the most expensive real estate on your mountain bike. Keeping them round and dent-free is paramount if you want…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan September 16, 2021

Review: Orange Seal’s Endurance tubeless sealant lasts forever but can’t take the cold

Unless you truly love wrenching on your bike, you probably want to know once something is fixed it’s going to stay that way for a…

Written by Steve Fisher September 14, 2021

Giro Latch MTB shoes cut down on trail chatter and add suspension to your flat pedals

Giro quietly released one of the best feeling flat MTB shoes we’ve ridden. It’s not the nature of the launch that’s quiet – I bet…

Written by Jordan Villella September 08, 2021

Bontrager Rapid Pack Hydro adds integrated hydration bladder & more storage, still fits great

I realized the other day that I haven’t touched any of my hydration packs in months. Unless I’m going to be way out in the…

Written by Zach Overholt September 02, 2021

Review: Wireless Shimano Dura-Ace Shifting is blazing fast, but brakes are just as impressive

If you haven’t already heard, the new Dura-Ace (and Ultegra!) is here. It hasn’t exactly been a huge secret that Shimano would have something soon,…

Written by Zach Overholt August 31, 2021

New Shimano Dura-Ace Carbon road wheels use 12 speed-specific Direct Engagement freehub

How do you complete the ‘Science of Speed’ equation for the new Shimano Dura-Ace & Ultegra groups? New wheels, of course! And not just any…

Written by Zach Overholt August 31, 2021

Review: Lightweight Quoc Mono II carbon road shoes dial in fit & understated looks

Quoc’s new light Mono II carbon road shoes signal a new direction for the shoemaker, upgrading their original Night series for improved fit, performance, and…

Written by Cory Benson August 26, 2021

Review: Michelin Wild Enduro Front and Rear Specific Tires w/ GUM-X3D Compound

Fitted to a Nukeproof Horizon V2 wheelset, we’ve been testing the Michelin Wild Enduro Front and Rear Tires. To a rider who spends almost all…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 25, 2021

Review: KBO Breeze commuter e-bike shows just how much $1,500 will buy you

The KBO Breeze is one of the most affordable full-featured commuter e-bikes on the market, with a price tag of just $1,500. So we were…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 24, 2021

Review: Kogel Kolossos OS pulley cage looks loud, but shifts oh so smooth & quiet

There was a time when a 10-42 cassette on a mountain bike looked ridiculous. Then, seemingly overnight, it looked normal. And then their 50, 51,…

Written by Tyler Benedict August 24, 2021

Review: 661 Recon D3O Knee Pads offer ultra-flexible, lightweight, breathable protection

SixSixOne have just released some seriously lightweight, flexible, breathable D3O elbow and knee pads for mountain biking. Thanks to the new D3O Ghost Pad, the…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 20, 2021

Review: Longer Canyon Lux Trail bike proves a little more suspension goes a long way!

Canyon’s new 2022 Lux Trail is a subtle update to their World Cup XCO-proven full-suspension mountain bike, with a bit more travel and tweaked geometry…

Written by Cory Benson August 19, 2021

WTB rolls out complete carbon wheels w/ CZR i23 Gravel & i30 MTB wheelsets

Remember way back in 2020, when WTB introduced their top of the line CZR carbon rim? Those rims are still the pinnacle of WTB rim…

Written by Zach Overholt August 17, 2021

“50 Ways to Cycle the World” book will wind up your bicycle wanderlust

Do you have a dream cycling project? Maybe you want to spend a week mountain biking every trail in Bentonville or bike across your state —…

Written by Sam Anderson August 03, 2021

Review: Troy Lee Designs A3 MIPS mountain bike helmet tops them all for fit & comfort

We’ve been testing Troy Lee Designs’ latest mountain bike helmet; the A3 MIPS. Protection should be your top priority when considering a new mountain bike…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan August 02, 2021

Review: Burley D’Lite X single seat child bike trailer is fun for kids even sitting still

When most cyclists become parents, there is a point where the two worlds begin to collide. Instead of obsessing over a new bike, all of…

Written by Zach Overholt July 29, 2021

Review: EVOCs Road Bike Bag Pro makes travel easier — if you can get it in your vehicle

Now that traveling is back to somewhat of a normal setting, more and more riders are traveling with their bikes. The potential problems that circle…

Written by Jordan Villella July 22, 2021

First Ride Review: Revel Wheels adds RW23 Gravel wheelset

Revel Bikes has enjoyed astronomical popularity since its launch just a few short years ago. It stands to reason that any product it launches, now…

Written by Dan Cavallari July 21, 2021

Review: Apidura Expedition bikepacking frame bags work for any size adventure

It’s become a bit of a tradition, now. Every summer, we ride to the beach from our home in Greensboro, NC. This year, it was…

Written by Tyler Benedict July 19, 2021

The Top 10 Safest Bike Helmets of 2021 for Road and Mountain

When it comes to choosing the most protective, safest helmet for cycling, Virginia Tech’s rating system is the gold standard for objective helmet testing. Done…

Written by Molly Hurford July 14, 2021

Review: Miss Grape Road adds lighter, compact bikepacking bags for faster rides

Earlier this summer, Italian bag maker Miss Grape has added several all-new smaller, lighter Road collection packs to their bikepacking bag lineup. Built for “Far…

Written by Cory Benson July 14, 2021