posted Apr 26, 2013 by jeff

Last summer I volunteered in the merch tent at the New Belgium Fat Tire festival in Atlanta where I was first introduced to the Club Ride New West jersey. Everyone wanted to see and touch this jersey and we quickly sold out of our allotment early...
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posted Dec 10, 2012 by syd

For those of you who love trail riding, Dakine has you covered. Literally. The Chorus Short and Reflex 3/4 Jersey is the perfect combo for a rider looking for loose-fitting clothing that is both durable and breathable. Chorus Short The Chorus Short has a "freeride" fit to it,...
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posted Mar 19, 2012 by maddslacker

Funkier Apparel, a cycling clothing company based in Israel, recently sent me a pair of 3/4 length baggy pants, padded spandex undershorts, and ajersey for review. I'll get right to the point: this stuff is incredibly well made, super comfortable and they include a bunch of...
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posted Nov 18, 2011 by syd

Dakine is one of the big mountain bike apparel companies that really keeps an eye on performance as well as style. Add in durability and a good fit and you have the recipe for the perfect mountain bike gear! I rocked Dakine for more than half...
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posted Nov 3, 2011 by mtbgreg1

Sentry Jersey The Sentry Jersey from Dakine is a baggy t-shirt-style jersey designed for downhill mountain bikers. It features a very roomy design to accommodate bulky pads and body armor underneath. Special features include mesh panels that run down the side for excellent ventilation, an anti-bacterial fabric...
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posted Sep 1, 2011 by syd

Oakley is a name that nearly all people know, and when you think about Oakley you automatically think high-end eyewear. Well Oakley also has a bunch of soft goods available, from pants to bags to nearly everything in between. I recently tested out some Oakley riding...
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posted Mar 10, 2011 by mtbgreg1

Icebreaker produces technical outdoor apparel featuring New Zealand merino wool as their material of choice. Until recently, the company has mostly focused on producing base layers, coats, and socks for backpackers and adventurers but all of that is about to change! This year Icebreaker is releasing...
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posted Jul 2, 2010 by syd

Here's a collection of outerwear from THE that's geared towards the heavier-duty rider who is looking for tough, durable, good-looking trailwear for serious hucking. The F-1 jersey and pant along with the Golf Skinz glove are designed for DH/FR and will even work for trail riding...
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posted Jun 11, 2009 by syd

Trying out new things is always fun, especially since sometimes you find stuff that's way better than you even thought was possible. For me, I've always had a hard time finding MTB clothing that is comfortable right out of the box - until now. Gore Bike...
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posted Jan 28, 2009 by jeff

More than anything else, getting out and riding during the winter is simply a matter of having the right clothes. Sure, you could throw on two pairs of sweatpants and your ski jacket to stay toasty on the trail but you probably won't be comfortable. Instead...
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posted Dec 18, 2008 by jeff

Every year I tell myself I'm gonna do more winter mountain biking and every year I come up with new excuses, all of which have to do with not wanting to freeze my ass off. My aversion to cold weather riding is so intense and so...
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