Reviews

First Impressions: Shimano Explorer RT4 mountain pedal, road touring shoes

Last summer we got a look at the first of Shimano’s new crop of subdued, earth tone clothing and accessories in their road touring & commuting…

Written by Cory Benson April 12, 2017

A new era of kinematics? NAILD R3ACT-2Play suspension makes the Polygon Square One ride like nothing else

‘Welcome. Here’s a bike. It has 180mm of travel. Now go climb a trail that many locals haven’t climbed from the bottom because it’s so steep,…

Written by Zach Overholt April 12, 2017

Hayes / Manitou Test Sessions: High tech data acquisition to develop new product

By the time the latest suspension fork or disc brake shows up on your bike, it’s ready to ride. Sure, there may be a few…

Written by Zach Overholt April 11, 2017

Hands On: Cane Creek’s all new Helm suspension fork

It’s been a number of years, but Cane Creek is back in the fork business. Ok, technically they were known as Dia Compe USA years ago…

Written by Zach Overholt April 10, 2017

Just In: Santa Cruz Bronson CC X01 Eagle 150mm Trail bike

It’s going on a year and a half since Santa Cruz updated the beloved Bronson, but thanks to smart design and choice of specs, the…

Written by Zach Overholt April 04, 2017

Review: Praxis Works Zayante M30 Crankset with 48-32 Chainrings

David Earle, a veteran in the bicycle industry, figured 2007 was the right time to branch out and begin working on something he’d been involved…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney March 29, 2017

Review: Fuji Jari adventures from road to single track and everywhere between…

The only nice thing I can say about this past winter has been the swing in seasons. There hasn’t been a day that has kept me…

Written by michael gushulak March 23, 2017

Review: Litespeed T2 Disc road bike proves incremental improvements make awesome rides

Last year, Zach reviewed the T3. And then the Litespeed T2 debuted as its replacement, offering a lighter frame with important updates like a rear…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 21, 2017

Review: BBinfinite’s one-piece PressFit30 bottom bracket for SRAM GXP

Bottom brackets are one of the things we all tend to abuse, neglect and forget about in the bike world. That is until it starts…

Written by Rob Morgan March 17, 2017

Michelin is back in MTB with four new tire ranges to cover XC to AM

When it comes to tires, few brands can compete with Michelin when it comes to size. With over 111,000 employees and a budget of nearly €700 million…

Written by Zach Overholt March 17, 2017

Wahoo Fitness streamlines GPS with new ELEMNT BOLT aerodynamic cycling computer

“Using a bike computer shouldn’t be the hardest part of your ride.” When Wahoo Fitness founder Chip Hawkins set out to create his first cycling…

Written by Zach Overholt March 14, 2017

Review: Kali Lunati mountain bike helmet protects your head, looks & budget

Want a trail helmet that looks great, is high tech and affordable? The Kali Lunati checks all those boxes and packs in some user-friendly features…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 13, 2017

Review: Orbea Occam Trail was not what I was expecting… but probably should have

I won’t lie… I didn’t groove with this bike during the first few rides. I read on paper what it was, calculated what I should…

Written by Trey Richardson March 10, 2017

Hands On: e*thirteen TRS+ dropper seat post

In just over a week, e*thirteen’s latest product will be hitting store shelves. That of course is the new TRS+ dropper seatpost, which was introduced…

Written by Zach Overholt March 06, 2017

Review: Lauf Grit Fork – Does it take the edge off the rough stuff?

Nowadays, it seems every manufacturer has a gravel bike on the market, or at least in the works and on the drawing board. Cyclocross bikes have…

Written by Jayson O'Mahoney March 03, 2017

Review: Made to order Braasi Industry Wicker expandable urban commuter backpack

Last spring we got a look at some of the colorful, made-to-order backpacks from Prague-based Braasi Industry. We even borrowed the bright floral PaperJoe backpack for…

Written by Cory Benson March 02, 2017

Long Term Review: Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie mountain bike

Specialized has peppered it’s lineup with “Plus” bikes, and its Fuse lineup is helping bring new life to the hardtail by combining trail bike nimbleness…

Written by John Herron February 27, 2017

Review: Blindingly bright Capo Padrone SL Wind Jacket & Bib Tights reflect cold weather and light

At first glance, the Capo Padrone SL kit doesn’t seem all that bright. It has a few day-glow yellow pieces of trim, but it’s mostly…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 20, 2017

Review: Giro Factor Techlace road cycling shoes get fit & function just right

Launched last summer, the Giro Factor Techlace road shoes introduced a unique take on closures, combining shoelaces with Velcro straps for a lightweight, comfortable way…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 15, 2017

This Just In: Salsa’s Deadwood SUS 29+ full suspension bike will surprise you

If you haven’t heard the news, Salsa has a new bike. Specifically, the Deadwood SUS is their take on a full suspension frame built around…

Written by Zach Overholt February 13, 2017

Review: Race Face Next SL G4 Cinch carbon crankset

Since their introduction, the Race Face Cinch cranks have quickly become some of my favorites. Much of that is due to the Cinch system itself.…

Written by Zach Overholt February 10, 2017

Cold Weather Clothing Roundup Pt. 4: Pactimo warms up before, during, and after the ride

Along with their custom and off the rack clothing for the warmer months, Pactimo has been helping cyclists warm as well. Pactimo’s Alpine Thermal RT…

Written by Zach Overholt February 08, 2017

One Ride Review: The affordable Raleigh Roker Sport carbon gravel road bike

Raleigh had several of their new road bikes on display at Winter PressCamp, but I needed to grab something quick to catch the group ride…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 06, 2017

A tale of two soles: A few bits of rubber is all that separate the S-Works 6 XC and S-Works 6 Road shoes

Blink and you might miss it. These are not the same shoes. Other than the different colored tongues, a quick glance at the uppers and…

Written by Zach Overholt February 03, 2017

One Ride Review: FSA WE electronic shifting first impressions

Teased and spied for sooooo long, the FSA WE electronic group will finally see pro peloton action this year under Cofidis, Direct Energie and Jelly Belly.…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 27, 2017