When I received the Pearl Izumi X-Alp Impact shoes for review I didn’t research them at all–I just slapped some cleats on them and started riding. I kind of assumed that they were a budget or entry-level model, and my … Continue reading
Summer is almost officially here which means it’s time to start sharing your trail adventures! The Raleigh Trail Contest on Singletracks rewards members for adding new trails, reviews, and photos with great prizes including a Misceo bike from Raleigh, X-Project … Continue reading
The Pearl Izumi X Project started off with a simple-enough premise: create a mountain bike shoe that hikes and runs as well as it pedals. But before firing up the computer or simply asking the factory to use more flexible … Continue reading
Pearl Izumi is famous for making high-quality apparel for running, road biking, and, of course, mountain biking. While you can easily get decked out in Pearl gear from head to toe, the company is especially known for their shoes. Octane … Continue reading
This big news from Pearl Izumi this year is the X Project MTB shoe, a lightweight and comfortable–yet high performance–set of kicks. MTB hall-of-famer Brian Lopes and Ross Schnell helped Pearl Izumi shape and test these shoes and I have … Continue reading
If there’s one thing that every mountain biker needs, it’s a good pair of riding shorts. Some riders lean toward bibs and other tight, lycra-infused affairs, while others (including myself) feel much more comfortable in a pair of baggies. Choosing … Continue reading
As anyone who has ridden with me knows: I am not easy on my bike gear. It’s not that I’m abusive or anything… I try to take care of what I own so that it will last as long as … Continue reading
Man, this ‘winter’ has made it tough to plan for the right gear. I imagine most of you in the cooler climates have been on a good many rides with way too many layers. As I mature in my great … Continue reading
This past weekend mudhunny and I hit Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, UT to check out the latest and greatest outdoor gear. And while Outdoor Retailer isn’t all about bikes like Interbike, many brands familiar to mountain bikers were … Continue reading
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