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.
Two E-species: the Instinctitude
Rocky Mountain Instinct-to-Altitude Powerplay
The Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay (that became an Altitude) went through 6 iterations during the 5 month test period.
A Review + Modifications
2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay
Turning one eMTB into three bikes...sort of.
REVIEW
2023 Santa Cruz Nomad Review
The best Nomad yet.
REVIEW
Troy Lee Stage Helmet
A light and breezy full face lid with a chin bar that stays put - but don't call it a DH helmet...
Review
e*thirteen Grappler and All-Terrain Tires
Two different compounds, including e13's MOPO, three casings, two tread patterns...
First Impressions
e13 TRS Race Carbon Trail Wheels & Helix R 12-Speed 9-50T Cassette
Fresh carbon wheels and a pristine cassette from e*thirteen for much less than the competition.
2 Helmet REVIEW
BELL SUPER AIR R AND SUPER DH SPHERICAL
The Super AIR R is a lightweight convertible while the Super DH is for burlier adventures - both with MIPS Spherical...
Head to Toe
Race Face Indy Apparel Review
Trevor checks out Race Face's Indy line including the long-sleeved jersey, pants, and knee pads.
Shoulder Sheason Shell
7Mesh Northwoods Windshell
Packable, strapable and very usable
First Impressions
WTB HTZ i30 eMTB wheels
Beefy wheels for beefy E bikes - made of old-fashioned aluminum...
First Impressions
2023 Santa Cruz Nomad
"The Santa Cruz Nomad VI MX is the new and improved mulleted bike I pined for."
REVIEW
2 New Flat Pedals: Race Face Atlas and Aeffect R
Two flat pedals from Race Face - redesigned in 2022 - reviewed...
A tale of two shorts
7mesh Glidepath Shorts
A pair of warm weather shorts with nice attention to detail, big pockets, but one potentially serious flaw...
MINI REVIEW
The Haf-Clip
This strap-on accessory for bikers is an easy way to carry a full face, jacket, pads, and more.
Mini Reviews
Gear Shots: May 11, 2022
Shoulder season gear from Leatt, SixSixOne, and Showers Pass
Review
SixSixOne Recon Knee (x2) and Elbow Pad Review
661's Recon and Recon Advance knees get Shore-tested, along with the Recon elbows...
3 Chest Protectors Reviewed
McRib and Leatt Upper Body Protection
Coming to terms with his mortality, and his brittle ribs, has Trevor padding up like it's 2004...
Long Term Review
2022 Norco Range VLT Full Review
Big bruiser E bike gets a beatdown for months - and then gets a new motor...
Review
Gloworm XS 2800 and Alpha 1200 Lights
A Total of 4000 lumens from this Kiwi light brand
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
WRP Mullet yoke for Specialized Enduros
Can a hunk of alloy give the Enduro (more) party in the back?
REVIEW
7Mesh Glidepath Pants Reviewed
Very light & comfy riding pants from the Squamish brand.
REVIEW
Five Leatt Gloves Worn
What are you willing to pay to protect your paws?