Reviews

Exclusive: Rapha Pro Team Gore-Tex jacket’s game-changing Shakedry color & visibility

Rapha’s new Pro Team Lightweight Gore-Tex Jacket brings the one real feature that Shakedry has been truly lacking… improved visibility in, literally anything other than…

Written by Cory Benson November 09, 2020

Rapha + Bang & Olufsen Limited Edition Beoplay E8 Sport earphones are built for training

It used to be that spending time on an indoor trainer was akin to some kind of torture. Modern trainer programs and the trainers themselves…

Written by Zach Overholt November 09, 2020

Review: Canyon Endurace road bike goes long on comfort, keeps the speed

If long rides with fast folks is your idea of a good time, the Canyon Endurace is an endurance road bike that delivers. Designed with…

Written by Tyler Benedict November 06, 2020

First Rides: Dainese Trail Skins pads made-to-pedal with lightweight knee & body protection

Dainese has a new, expanded Trail Skins line of lightweight mountain bike protection that builds on what we saw last year. With new Pro, Air…

Written by Cory Benson November 02, 2020

Review: Fezzari Delano Peak brings big trail talent to a mid-travel mountain bike

We took the Fezzari Delano Peak to two big mountain bike trails to see if this mid-travel trail bike could handle the rough stuff. Then…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 31, 2020

Long Term Review: Rocky Mountain’s 2021 Altitude Carbon 70 29 is a long-travel quiver killer

After holding down the long travel trail category for many years, Rocky Mountain Bikes’ Altitude has stretched its legs and grown into a full enduro…

Written by Steve Fisher October 30, 2020

Crankbrothers dropper post range expands with 27.2 Highline XC / Gravel in multiple travels

Ready to take the plunge on a dropper post for your gravel or XC bike? If so, there’s a good chance you’re looking for something…

Written by Zach Overholt October 27, 2020

Hayes Dominion T2 disc brakes scrub weight with Reynolds carbon levers, ti hardware, more

The Hayes Dominion A4 and A2 are seriously impressive brakes. They offer loads of power, but only require a light touch at the lever for…

Written by Zach Overholt October 27, 2020

Lace up for your next bikepacking journey with the new Bontrager Avert Adventure shoe

When gearing up for a big adventure, footwear can be an important decision. On one side, you want something that is pedal efficient so you…

Written by Zach Overholt October 23, 2020

Review: Blackburn Design’s Outpost bikepacking bags + killer mini tools, pumps & cages

This summer, we rode about 240 miles over three days, from our home office in Greensboro, NC, to Carolina Beach. Three of us loaded up…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 20, 2020

First Rides: Ass Savers ToeTector & BroTector mud flaps keep my toes & bros dry this winter

The simplicity of mini Ass Savers clip-on fenders has always been their best feature, but their latest mud flaps add to that with extended protection,…

Written by Cory Benson October 20, 2020

Review: Look X-Track Carbon mountain bike pedals have more support at XC weights

Among cross country options, the Look X-Track Race Carbon mountain bike pedals hit a sweet spot of platform size and ease of entry. Combine that…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 16, 2020

Specialized sticks the landing with new high grip, slow rebound T9 tire compound

You probably know how suspension adjustments can affect your ride, but what about your tires? The rubber compound of your tires does more than just…

Written by Zach Overholt October 13, 2020

Review: Blacklabel 309/289r XC LTD wheels are a great mix of Reynolds & Ringlé

Did the teaser from Ringlé about a turquoise set of Super Bubba X hubs laced to carbon rims have you eagerly waiting for their release?…

Written by Zach Overholt October 12, 2020

Schwalbe Aerothan tubes get even lighter, more durable, and rim brake compatible!

It seems like forever ago that we were actually at a trade show, seeing new goods first hand. In 2015, that included the opportunity to…

Written by Zach Overholt October 08, 2020

Canyon Torque, Sender AL mountain bikes get fresh colors, new component packages

For 2021, Canyon will offer alloy models of its popular downhill gravity machines; the Torque and Sender. The Torque, built to the same “Category 5”…

Written by Jordan Villella October 07, 2020

Review: Profile Design GMR carbon wheels are an affordable road & gravel option

Need one wheelset to cover any sort of drop bar bike riding? And want it to provide solid service without breaking the bank? Might be…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 02, 2020

Pinarello x Hani Rashid, GT Bicycles, & Ortlieb auction up Limited Edition gear for great causes

Lots of cool benefit auctions and limited edition gear are coming down the pipeline. The best thing about these auctions is all the money goes…

Written by Jordan Villella October 01, 2020

Clothing Roundup: Fall Gear from Rapha, Jorts, Recycled Fabric from State Co & more

There’s a lot of new gear coming out and lots of clothing to match. No matter what type of riding you do, there’s something here…

Written by Jordan Villella September 30, 2020

Review: Votec VRC all-road bike finds happy medium versatility, between road & gravel

When Votec debuted their carbon VRC endurance road bike back in midsummer, we wondered just how off-road ready the all-road bike would be. Coming off…

Written by Cory Benson September 30, 2020

Specialized 2021 Chisel is lighter and race ready under 2K

Alloy never seems to go out of style at Specialized, and neither does a well-spec’d bike at a reasonable price. That’s what is behind the…

Written by Jordan Villella September 29, 2020

Review: WTC EnCase stows functional multitool & tire repair in your bar, silently

Is the WTC EnCase system just another compact multitool rendered nigh-on useless by its size? Such were our thoughts when Wolf Tooth Components sent the…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan September 29, 2020

Review: KOM Tire Levers tackle the toughest beads, hide a handy valve core tool

Tire Levers are something of an art, and I have a few favorites for different reasons. I also keep them stored at strategic spots around…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 25, 2020

Exclusive: Campy Ekar 1×13 gravel group component breakdown & weigh in!

Campy claims that their new Ekar 1×13 is the lightest gravel groupset on the market. Well, besides riding it for the last month, we always…

Written by Cory Benson September 24, 2020

Vorsprung Suspension’s Secus wows, offering coil-like performance from air-sprung forks

It’s easy to dismiss claims in competitive industries like cycling, but when Vorsprung Suspension says their Secus will make your air fork ride better than…

Written by Steve Fisher September 22, 2020

Review: Smith Mainline full-face helmet & Squad MTB goggles are enduro perfect

It’s great when a new piece of gear becomes a new favourite, and Smith’s Mainline full-face helmet just claimed its place at the top of…

Written by Steve Fisher September 18, 2020

Review: Specialized Tarmac S-Works SL7 is a fairly well mannered road rocket

I’ll make this easy: If you’re looking for an all-out speed machine to make every ride faster, go get the new Specialized Tarmac SL7. And…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 15, 2020

New Scott Addict RC eRide is “world’s lightest” e-road bike – Weigh in & first rides!

Scott’s newest Addict RC eRide road e-bikes take a low-key approach to pedal assist, integrating a lower torque hub motor & a smaller battery into…

Written by Cory Benson September 15, 2020

Wide WTB gravel tires add improved SG2 puncture protection without much weight

Wider bars, wider rims, wider tires… there’s no question that many gravel bikes are quickly evolving into more capable machines. But get too aggressive on…

Written by Zach Overholt September 15, 2020