2015 Norco Aurum Carbon
With a carbon front triangle, 650B wheels, and an evolved design, Norco’s new Aurum is set to chase podiums for 2015.
Renthal Bar, Stem & Grips
“…two clamp bolts that make it look like a wide-eyed grumpy toad.”
Kyle Strait signs w/ Commencal
“Usually athlete/company announcements are as appealing as dust on toast, but this one came with a few good photos plus a Q&A;…”
Bike Companies Killed the Fat Bike
“…there is a late night burrito’s worth of hot sauce in my chamois, and two more fat bike edits in the past week have made the burning worse.”
Smith Celebrates 50 Years
From breathable foam to helmets made from funky material that looks like cut off straws, Smith’s style and technology has brought a lot of improvements to our faces in motion over the last 50 years.
Whatcha Packin’?
No matter how you roll, we can all agree that proper preparation prevents piss poor packing performance.
Best of 2014: Pete’s List
Picking favorites was hard this year, so I stuck to things that made almost every ride
Yeti SB6c: Reviewed
“…you can’t tell how a bike rides by the numbers alone, and speculating about that fact is as useful as diagnosing a head cold by picking through the lint in your belly button.”
Giro Alpineduro Winter Shoes
“…most of the features that make them a solid winter riding shoe are concealed in a package that asks to be paired with flaid plannel.”
James Doerfling continues with Knolly
“…unlike most PRs for an athlete ‘resigning’ (my eyes!), this one came with reams and reams of kickass photos. THAT, PR people, is how to get your news published.”
Clementz Leaves Mavic
“For Jérôme Clementz and Mavic, a 6 year long relationship led to many victories and podiums and the EWS Title in 2013.”
Iconic: A Kitsbow Video
“…it is a great visual story of a fun looking ride all over San Francisco.”
2015 Santa Cruz V10 Details
Some scoop on the bike that the Syndicate has been riding since Fort William...
Arc’teryx Alpha FL Jacket
“It’s the season of shorter days, crappier weather, and nanaimo bars. When the internet’s anonymous tough guys become twice as douchey…”
Dear Santa: Pete’s List
“…if your elves are busy inventing cool stuff in their shop, I have a special commission for them: a Strava Jamming Device.”
Long Term Review: Santa Cruz Nomad
“…few of them can claim the Nomad’s superlative descending and confident pedaling in such refined, well thought-out package.”
POC Index Flow Glove
“Like all things POC, the Index Flow follows a simple design aesthetic which is the furthest thing from moto-inspired…”
SRAM Guide Brakes: Reviewed
“…I can either feather or pull, depending on how close my Oh Shit Meter is getting to the red line.”
REVIEW
Light and Motion Taz 1200 and Seca 1500
“Knockoff carbon rims and cheap light sets do have a habit of failing the day before a road trip or in the middle of a ride…”
Mavic Stratos H20 Short: Reviewed
Staying dry meant being warmer, obviously, but also far more comfortable. Cold, wet chamois is more miserable than a cat in the bath.
On Track with Curtis Keene Ep. 9
…we’ve been given a pretty good look into Curtis’ psyche, what he’s gone through as the season progressed, and some fairly candid interview footage.
Product Review
Kitsbow Long Sleeve A/M Jersey and Soft Shell A/M Shorts
We all pinch our pennies – and let them fly – in different ways.
JP Auclair and Andreas Fransson Killed in Avalanche
Auclair and Fransson were caught in an avalanche and killed while climbing Monte San Lorenzo in Chile.
You’re So Vain
Each of them will want their share of the credit. Many will underestimate the role of the others in their own success. All of us are slightly full of shit.