posted Mar 29, 2013 by syd

Since I am always looking for new and exciting things to try out on the trail, I talked the guys at POC into sending me the new Crane helmet and Cornea Flow goggles to put to the test. Crane Helmet: Specs The Crane is a hybrid of sorts....
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posted Mar 15, 2013 by mtbikerchick

It's here! Bike season is finally here! Last night's first ride of the season (for me) at Lunch Loop was the perfect time to finally get a good trail test of my Giro Xara Helmet and Xena Gloves. Xara Helmet [caption id="attachment_29704" align="alignnone" width="533" caption="First ride of the...
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posted Mar 13, 2013 by syd

There are litterally dozens of mountain bike helmet manufacturers out there, some well known, others not so much. With so many brands and technologies available it can be a daunting task to choose the right lid. Safety first There are plenty of people out there who strongly believe...
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posted Mar 8, 2013 by mtbikerchick

It's cold here in Grand Junction. Below freezing, heck, below zero temps have plagued us for weeks on end. Snow that fell in December was still on the ground in late January. I have to wear gloves to drive to work, to lunch, and home after...
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posted Nov 23, 2012 by syd

With many people getting into the long travel MTB market and really pushing themselves and their equipment to the limit, accidents are more and more likely to occur. Further, a head strike will probably ruin someone's day. With this knowledge in mind, POC has really worked...
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posted Oct 8, 2012 by maddslacker

The POC Trabec Race MIPS is a solid lid designed with safety in mind to protect your belfry on the trail. First, you're probably wondering what MIPS is. MIPS stands for Multidirectional Impact Protection System, and it is a patented protection technology that can be used by...
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posted Sep 3, 2012 by syd

Being no stranger to THE products, I was stoked to give the T2 Carbon helmet and the new Cosmo short a go. Both products are intended for people who are into gravity riding--from folks who ride long travel, aggressive bikes to all out DH shredders. T2 Carbon...
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posted Jul 16, 2012 by syd

Back in April Greg reviewed the basic Remedy full-face helmet and now that I've put the Remedy CF through its paces, I'm ready to share my review. I'll also share my thoughts on the Giro DND gloves. The Remedy CF Helmet The CF in the Remedy CF stands...
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posted Apr 2, 2012 by mtbgreg1

Those of us who partake in the gravity-fueled disciplines of downhill, freeride, or bike park riding--know that at some point we're going to crash. When we do, we want to be ready for it and to make it out alive and with as few injuries as...
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posted Feb 24, 2012 by jeff

The Louis Garneau Edge mountain bike helmet is a true XC-style brain bucket that is comfortable, functional, and stylish - well, at least as stylish as a vented helmet can be. Time to upgrade your lid? Read on to see if this is the helmet for...
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posted Feb 2, 2012 by mtbgreg1

There's one piece of gear that every mountain biker has, but most of us rarely think about: a helmet. That is, we rarely think about it until we really need it. The Giro Hex is a beefy lid intended for all-mountain, trail, and marathon applications. It features...
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posted Mar 11, 2011 by syd

Toby Henderson and crew have gone and done it again! For the past few years I've been rocking THE full face helmets on the slopes and at the parks and this year there's a brand new lid that's more than just another re-design. The T2 full...
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posted Sep 16, 2010 by syd

Here's some exciting news for your noggin: Giro just released the redesigned Roc-Loc retention device on selected helmets, like the Athlon MTB helmet. Roc-Loc has been around for a while so you may be wondering why Giro changed things up. Well, Giro works to provide riders...
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posted Mar 11, 2010 by syd

Cross-country and road riders are already familiar with Giro bike helmets - they're typically high quality, lightweight, and comfortable. But did you know Giro also offers bombproof lids for those who love pointing their bikes down steep slopes? If you're someone who steers toward massive drops...
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posted Dec 3, 2009 by jeff

A mountain bike helmet is the type of thing that you expect to do its job but really don't want to think about too much. In the case of a helmet, its "job" is to protect your head and a poor fit or uncomfortable design can...
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posted Sep 30, 2009 by syd

The Xen helmet, Xen gloves, and Filter sunglasses from Giro go together almost as well as the #1 combo at McDonalds (stickers to the first commenter who can id the sandwich in that combo). Now I am 100% sure you've heard of Giro and the great...
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posted Jul 10, 2009 by syd

Talk about sweet, this helmet rocks! All I can say about the THE ONE Ink helmet ($199 MSRP) is that it's absolutely stunning - photos just don't do this one justice. When I received my medium Ink helmet and pulled it out of the box I...
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