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27Mar 2020

Review: Oakley Airbrake MTB Goggle

The Loam Wolf2020-03-27T23:41:56-06:00 Mar 27, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @Oakley, eyewear, protection

The Airframe goggle is open, breathable and offers unmatched vision.

27Mar 2020

The best MTB hip pack of 2020 – 24 fanny packs on review

Enduro MTB2020-03-27T23:33:01-06:00 Mar 27, 2020 Gear reviews, roundups, products, packs

Hip pack, bum bag, waist pack – call it what you want, this awesome little accessory is becoming increasingly popular amongst mountain bikers – and we're big fans too.

27Mar 2020

Tested: Patagonia Dirt Roamer Shorts

Bike Mag2020-03-27T23:29:57-06:00 Mar 27, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @Patagonia, clothing, shorts

In the words of Ned Flanders, it feels like you're wearing nothing at all!

26Mar 2020

Field Trip: Giant’s $1,800 Stance 1 – More Traditional Than Trendy

Pink Bike2020-03-27T23:07:37-06:00 Mar 26, 2020 Bikes videos, reviews, products, @Giant, /Trance, trail bikes

The Stance's price and parts look attractive on paper, but out on the trail...

26Mar 2020

Review: Teravail’s New Kessel Tire is a Worthy Contender

Pink Bike2020-03-27T23:10:27-06:00 Mar 26, 2020 Parts reviews, products, @Teravail, tires

The Kessel is made to give maximum traction in big, technical terrain, especially steep, loose, and rocky trails.

26Mar 2020

Review: Ride Light and Breezy With the Kask Caipi Half Shell Helmet

Singletracks2020-03-27T23:03:08-06:00 Mar 26, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @Kask, helmets, protection

For riders who sweat a lot or wish mountain bike helmets provided more ventilation, the lightweight Caipi half shell from Kask was designed with max airflow in mind.

26Mar 2020

Review: Pearl Izumi Elevate Knee Guards

The Loam Wolf2020-03-27T23:00:26-06:00 Mar 26, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @Pearl Izumi, knee pads, protection

The Elevate Knee Guards are a mid-weight pad designed for trail and enduro style riding.

25Mar 2020

Tested: Giant TRX-0 Wheelset

MTB Mag2020-03-27T22:52:22-06:00 Mar 25, 2020 Parts reviews, products, @Giant, wheels

At a price point just over $ 2k USD, the wheels aren’t cheap, but you’ll receive a high end, durable product, with a 60 day satisfaction guarantee.

25Mar 2020

Tested: Tioga Edge 22

Bike Mag2020-03-26T22:36:21-06:00 Mar 25, 2020 Parts reviews, products, @Tioga, tires

The Edge 22 is one of the most boring tires out there. And that’s a good thing.

25Mar 2020

Test Ride Review: The New Transition Scout Dances up the Trail to Party Down

Singletracks2020-03-26T22:34:54-06:00 Mar 25, 2020 Bikes reviews, products, @Transition Bikes, /Scout, trail bikes

The all new trail bike is tuned for climbing, but its eyes are still on the descent.

25Mar 2020

Field Trip: Kona’s $1,499 Honzo – An Overgrown Dirt Jumper

Pink Bike2020-03-26T22:15:47-06:00 Mar 25, 2020 Bikes videos, reviews, products, @Kona Bikes, /Honzo, hardtail bikes

We put the entry-level version of the Honzo hardtail to the test.

24Mar 2020

Review: Archer D1x – The electronic shifting you didn’t know you needed but honestly might

Bike Rumor!2020-03-24T21:27:37-06:00 Mar 24, 2020 Parts reviews, products, electronics, @Archer Components, drivetrain

We test the Archer D1x Trail, their 2nd generation universal wireless shifter system for any brand and type of derailleur.

24Mar 2020

Review: Diamondback Release 29 2

The Loam Wolf2020-03-24T21:14:19-06:00 Mar 24, 2020 Bikes reviews, products, @Diamondback, /Release, trail bikes

At just $2,800 it is a truly capable mountain bike at an affordable price point.

24Mar 2020

Tested: Lupine Piko R4 SC

Bike Mag2020-03-24T21:10:19-06:00 Mar 24, 2020 Gear reviews, products, @Piko, lights

The Piko R4 has the highest power-to-weight ratio of any light we've tested, and some nifty tech inside to boot.

24Mar 2020

Field Trip: Vitus’ $2,000 Mythique 29 VRX – The Modern Trail Bike Defined

Pink Bike2020-03-24T21:07:26-06:00 Mar 24, 2020 Bikes videos, reviews, products, @Vitus, /Mythique, trail bikes

Vitus' mail-order trail bike put to the test.

23Mar 2020

9 of the Best Full Face Helmets | Vital MTB Roundup

Vital MTB2020-03-24T20:37:20-06:00 Mar 23, 2020 Gear reviews, roundups, products, helmets, protection

Mountain bike full face helmets are now lighter and safer than ever, and we've tested nine of the best to help you figure out which one might be right for you.

23Mar 2020