REVIEW
Wear kit made in the USA, Ornot
Made sustainably in the USA Ornot is one to watch for high end apparel
REVIEW
Crono CW1E Winter Shoe
How do the Italian winter riding boots stack up in the cold and wet of a Canadian winter?
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
3 SHOES REVIEWED
Line Review: Northwave Winter Clipless Shoes
Three different reviewers check out some clipless winter options from Northwave that are worth a look if you ride in rain, snow, and cold weather.
Review
Northwave Multicross GTX Flat Pedal Winter Shoes
Humility is an important lesson - otherwise you may disregard observations that suggest everything you know is wrong.
REVIEW
Leatt MTB HydraDri 5.0 Pants
Waterproof pants with lots of pockets and sturdy inserts built for rough play
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...
REVIEW
7mesh Grit Wet Weather Pants
7mesh started with a clean slate for a new soggy days pant that is NOT made from Gore-Tex
Review
Shimano MW702 Winter Shoes
Shimano's new waterproof and warm SPD boots are an essential tool to brave winter riding.
Review
45NRTH Ragnarok BOA Boots
Inspired by the gods but made for humans, these 45NRTH winter boots might be perfect for North Shore winters
REVIEW
Rapha Trail Gore-Tex Pants
Gore-Tex fabric comes with certain guarantees in terms of construction, design, waterproofing and quality; and also in terms of a lofty price.
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
Shimano SH-GF800 GTX (WATERPROOF!) Flat Pedal Shoes
"Just to be incredibly thorough, in the name of science, I filled up a tray full of water and then stuck my foot in it..."
Review
Ibex Indie Hoodie & Shak Vest
Ibex is back in the game with a couple of garments that are suitable for MTB but not only for MTB
REVIEW
Leatt 7.0 HydraDri Waterproof Flat Pedal Shoes
This is only the second waterproof flat pedal shoe on the market. Does it stack up to Five Ten's Trailcross GTX?
Review
NF Winter Pants and Mid Weight Jacket
The North Shore may no longer have the mildest climate in Canada...
REVIEW
Race Face Conspiracy Wet Weather Line
Shorts, pants, jacket and gloves that expose a not-so-secret plan to keep you riding no matter the weather...
REVIEW
Five Ten Trailcross GTX Gore-Tex
Pete and Cam got a tease of a Gore-Tex version of Five Ten's Trailcross shoe at Crankworx 2019 - and finally the promise of waterproof shoes has arrived...
OUTERWEAR REVIEW
Pearl Izumi Elevate Jacket and Summit Shorts - Reviewed
I’ve decided that there is such a thing as bad weather, and the best we can hope is to find a piece of clothing that eases our suffering without costing a fortune.
REVIEW
2021 Leatt Winter Apparel
Traditionally known for their neck braces and helmets, Leatt has quietly been rolling out progressively better apparel for a few years now.
REVIEW
7Mesh Copilot Jacket Review
Constructed using Gore-Tex Paclite Plus, the Copilot is much more than just an emergency layer, although its light weight and minimal bulk make it easy to carry on every ride.
WET WEATHER REVIEW
Fox Flexair NeoShell Water Jacket & Ranger 3L Water Pant Review
Gear from Fox for staying comfortable and motivated to ride through the cold, wet months.