REVIEW
Velocio Winter Kit
Instead of a Zwift subscription, get some warm clothes - and ride when everyone else is chilling with Netflix.
Softgoods review
Outdoor Research Freewheel Outerwear
Outdoor Research debuts their MTB outerwear line
Review
7Mesh Spruce Hoody and (Revised) Copilot Jacket
A brand new garment from 7Mesh and an update to a favourite
REVIEW
Velocio Winter Apparel Head to Toe
Matt goes back to his roots, testing an Italian made jacket, vest, jersey, bib tights, and gloves from Velocio.
Not a Review
The Tale of the 10€ Rain Jacket
Have you ever had an "almost free" piece of equipment appear out of nowhere to save the day?
REVIEW
Fresh Goods from Wild Rye
Sustainable multi-use items from a lady-powered brand.
Mini Review
Yeti Enduro Short and Turq Wind Jacket
Yeti comes out swinging with two pieces that are well-suited to shoulder season in many locales
2-Minute REVIEW
Yeti Turq Edge Vest
Yeti is doing apparel well, and the Turq Edge Vest is a versatile performer.
REVIEW
Wear kit made in the USA, Ornot
Made sustainably in the USA Ornot is one to watch for high end apparel
Gloves, Jersey, Jacket, Helmet, Flat pedals...
Gear Shots April 2024
A frickin' Lazer helmet, a jacket from Velocio, pedals from Chino CA, along with some gloves and a jersey for chilly climes
Review
Pearl Izumi Summit PRO NeoShell WxB Jacket
Constructed from Polartec NeoShell, Pearl Izumi's Summit Jacket is 10,000mm waterproof rated and manages heat like a champ
REVIEW
Pearl Izumi Summit AmFIB Alpha pants and Santini Ovis jacket
Both of these pieces use Polartec fabrics to keep you warm and cozy for cold weather riding.
Review
7mesh Airmap S2S Vest and Cache Anorak
We have another vest lover in our midst but the Anorak is more difficult to tame and praise...
What Andrew's Packing
Occam's Backpack - The Simplest Solution Is Bring Everything
The EVOC Trail Pro 16 pack is comfortable climbing and descending even when overloaded.
Review
Pearl Izumi Waterproof pants and Jacket
The Canyon 2.5L Jacket and the Summit 3L pants aren't made of Gore-Tex or NeoShell but they work very well - and even have some stretch - for a very reasonable packet of cash...
REVIEW
Showers Pass EcoLyte Elite Weatherproof Vest
The EcoLyte Elite is a 3-layer weatherproof breathable vest with a 100% recycled face fabric and liner. And no sleeves.
MINI REVIEWS
Gear Shots August 2023
The 2023 Smith Engage helmet, Five Ten Kestrel Boa shoes, Yeti's Turq Windvest, a bouquet of insoles and ti hardware to save you millions of gigatonnes...
LOOK, SEE, RIDE
Crankworx 2023 Recap
New Gear and some Wicked Trails were on tap at Crankworx for the NSMB crew.
REVIEW
NF Lightweight Pants, Trail Jacket, Trail Shorts and Knee Pads
Pants, a Trail Jacket and Shorts from NF's "Lightweight" Line, as well as some NF-branded 7iDP kneepads.
Head to toe review
Rapha MTB Trail kit
Rapha's entry into the MTB market had us all wondering, but Cooper came away impressed by the line's design and value.
Review
NF Winter Pants and Mid Weight Jacket
The North Shore may no longer have the mildest climate in Canada...
Shoulder Sheason Shell
7Mesh Northwoods Windshell
Packable, strapable and very usable
Head-to-Toe Review
Pearl Izumi Clothing, Shoes and Protection
Some hits and misses in a selection that includes jacket, pants, jersey, gloves, shoes and kneepads from PI...
Mini Reviews
Gear Shots: May 11, 2022
Shoulder season gear from Leatt, SixSixOne, and Showers Pass