The Air BackPack 2Core from Topeak is a curiously awesome hydration pack. It’s small in form, but packs tons of gear among its cleverly hidden pockets. It’s quite light at 645g yet it’s still loaded to the brim with technical … Continue reading
My last experience with NiteRider’s big 1200 rig left me with stars in my eyes, so I was eager to test a light that is a little more modest, a little less glam-rock, and quite a bit lighter on the … Continue reading
The NiteRider Pro 1200 LED is virtually alone in the upper echelon of lighting systems for adventure sports. Whether you’re mountain biking, motocrossing, or snowmobiling, this is a powerful light system that rivals the brightness of most automobile headlights. I … Continue reading
This little nugget of insanity comes from a featured picture set on English Russia. I don’t know if this woman ever thought she’d be biking down the aisle to the tune of “Here comes the ride,” but apparently she is … Continue reading
The Drift Innovation X170 cam is a recent addition to the world of portable cameras for action sports. I found this camera to be flexible, easy to use, and a really fun way capture my moments on the mountain bike … Continue reading
The Wolverine 29 is a relatively new addition to WTB’s big tire lineup. Marketed as an “all conditions” XC race tire, the Wolverine is meant to handle just about anything you come across on the trail. Based on that assumption, … Continue reading
Bikes are kind of like dogs. You play with them, you take them places, you feed them and get them new accessories. Sometimes you take them to the vet. If they’re not working out, you put them up on craigslist … Continue reading
The mountain biker’s brain is a scientific marvel. It’s a cache of bruise-loving insanity wrapped neatly in an eight pound package, capable of turning your body into an agony-driven, gel-sucking, adrenaline-addicted blood-balloon, just waiting to pop. What sadistic, sociopathic, self-destructive … Continue reading
At a fundamental level, all bicycle disc brakes operate the same way. Basically, the two pads are actuated by some mechanism that squeezes a rotor that is attached to the wheel. Disc brake pads are usually made from powdered metal, … Continue reading
A press release earlier today announced that well-known downhill racer Steve Peat would be lending his name to the world’s first DH mountain bike racing game for the iPhone family of gadgets. The game is reported to feature real life racers … Continue reading
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