Review: Mavic Notch Helmet, Shoes and Apparel
By Jason Sumner May 15, 2013
Gear/Apparel Helmets Pro Reviews Shoes
While there are no mandatory gear requirements for enduro racing, cycling companies are making a big push with lots of new enduro-specific gear. Here we take a look at Mavic’s complete Notch line.
Read More »Trail Rated: Troy Lee EG and KG Armor Built to All-Mountain, Enduro Spec
By Don Palermini May 09, 2013
Gear/Apparel Pro Reviews
In the market for ‘goldilocks’ armor for your Enduro race? Something that’s not to heavy but not too light? Read on and see if these ones are for you.
Read More »Brian Mullin’s Walkabout – Sea Otter 2013
By Brian Mullin May 06, 2013
26er 29er 650b Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic
This is a short synopsis of my wanderings during the Sea otter 2013 festival, and captures some products that I found interesting…
Read More »Video: Feedback Sports Sprint Work Stand
By Mtbr May 03, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
360-degrees of rotation, easy to use, folds up small, works with mountain and road bikes. That’s the $230 Feedback Sports Sprint work stand in a nutshell. Check out this video to learn more.
Read More »Primal Wear Details Helix Kit and its Give Back Program
By Jason Sumner May 03, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
In our on-going Sea Otter Classic video series, Primal Wear marketing director Tim Baker breaks down the highlights of the Helix jersey and bibs, and explains the company’s charitable Give Back Program.
Read More »Kitsbow Mountain Bike Apparel
By Mtbr May 02, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic
Kitsbow is a new player in the mountain bike apparel market and redefining high-end. With a short and liner that costs $480, it deserves a second look.
Read More »Yakima HoldUp and HoldUp +2 Hitch Bike Racks
By Valerie May 02, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
The new Yakima HoldUp and HoldUp +2 (to carry 4 bikes total) that’s new and improved for 2013. The HoldUp is easy to install, loads in seconds and features a wheel tray strap, integrated SKS cable lock system, a knob to tilt the rack down for rear vehicle access and the integrated bottle opener.
Read More »Magura, Uvex, Vredestein 2014 Product Highlights
By Valerie May 01, 2013
Forks Gear/Apparel Parts Sea Otter Classic
Brent Winebarger shows us the Magura 29er 120mm travel fork, new Vredestein Black Panther 27.5/650b and 29er tires, and Uvex SGL 104 sunglasses and the Ultrasonic CC helmet.
Read More »New from Serfas: Gladiator Sunglasses and FMP-900/FMP-969 Floor Pumps
By Gregg Kato April 30, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
Serfas is expanding their product line-up big time for 2013. They have several new models of cycling specific eyewear with some great features at a great price. They also have some killer looking new floor pumps.
Read More »Park Tool Celebrates 50th Anniversary
By Gregg Kato April 30, 2013
Company Spotlight Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Press and News Video
Park Tool is a brand name well known in the bike industry for quality and durability. Walk into ANY bike shop and you will find Park Tools. Check out this cool company retrospective for their 50th anniversary.
Read More »“Ride More” with Orange Seal’s Tubeless Tire Sealant
By Valerie April 29, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Tires Video
Orange Seal aims to make “faster, lighter, eco-friendly and all around better products for the cycling industry.” The tubeless system is there to help make your ride end when you want it to end, and not because of a puncture.
Read More »Video: Bell Super Enduro and All Mountain Helmet
By Francis Cebedo April 29, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
We’ve used the Bell Super for a few rides now and are pleased with its performance. The integrated GoPro mount is neat as it sits low on the helmet near the front.
Read More »CamelBak M.U.L.E. NV Hydration Pack
By Gregg Kato April 25, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
CamelBak’s new M.U.L.E. NV with new iNtegrated Ventilation back panel has four articulating pods that move to fit the curvature of your back and provide lift between the pack and your sweaty back.
Read More »Boombotix Boombot REX Ultraportable Bike Speakers
By Valerie April 25, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
Mtbr got a look at Boombotix’s new Boombot REX portable bike speakers. This little package packs a punch by reaching volume levels of 90 dB@2ft, making it the loudest portable speaker in its size on the market.
Read More »Answer Products ProTaper SL bars and seatpost, Gentleman’s bars – Sea Otter 2013
By Brian Mullin April 25, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic
Answer is coming out with new full carbon Protaper SL 720mm handlebars (0, .5 and 1″ rise) and SL seatpost. They also had the new Gentleman’s Collection of handlebars with wild scratch resistant graphics.
Read More »Seeking the Creative at Sea Otter
By Kurt Gensheimer April 19, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic
There’s a lot of cool stuff at Sea Otter this year, but there are only two products that truly stand out as completely unique and original.
Read More »Osprey Packs – Fall 2013 Commuter Pack Preview
By Gregg Kato April 19, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic
Osprey Packs has some very interesting products coming this fall including messenger bags, back packs and bags with specific slots for your iPad or tablet computer.
Read More »Review: uvex xp cc helmet
By Brian Mullin April 08, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Pro Reviews
Uber comfy and lightweight, with great rear protection! The uvex xp cc is a comfortable, lightweight, durable, and well made helmet, which has an excellent fitting and adjustability system.
Read More »Gloves or No Gloves? Pros and Cons from the Pros
By Gregg Kato March 26, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel
Gloves or no gloves? Find out what the Pros say and what they are using. If you haven’t ridden without gloves in a while, maybe it’s time to give it a try. You might be surprised!
Read More »New Gadget: BikeSpike Bike Theft Protector
By Gregg Kato March 22, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel
Startup company develops new lo-jack for your bicycle. The BikeSpike provides tracking beacon features if your ride is stolen and delivers that data straight to your smart phone. Is this project worth funding?
Read More »Review: AfterShokz Sportz M2 Headphones
By Brian Mullin March 19, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Pro Reviews
We review the AfterShokz Sportz M2 Headphones and how they work for mountain bikers. Check out this full review on a small, but popular biking accessory.
Read More »Just In: crankbrothers Sterling and Gem Pumps, B-Series Tools
By Francis Cebedo March 19, 2013
Gear/Apparel
Crankbrothers updated their line with new high end pumps called Sterling and a new value line called Gem. Multi-tools that use a bit-based system were introduced too.
Read More »Review: GoPro HERO3 Black Edition
By Brian Mullin March 17, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Pro Reviews
In the very competitive world of the wearable HD sports camera, the new GoPro HERO3 Black Edition stands tall above the rest of the field with the most exceptional video quality of the bunch.
Read More »POV Action Cam Shootout – Which Camera Is The Best?
By John Shafer March 13, 2013
Buyer's Guides Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Video
Laugh all you want, but Photo-John’s new helmet is the ultimate POV action cam test rig and this shootout is the ultimate POV camera test.
Read More »Just In: Catlike Leaf Enduro/All Mountain Helmet
By Gregg Kato March 12, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Product Launch
Spanish brand Catlike has a new MTB helmet for 2013 called the Leaf that features an adjustable visor, light and airy design, distinctive styling and best of all it’s a bargain!
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