Swinging by Saris and Cycle-Ops at Interbike I got to take a peek at some new additions to the line-up that will enhance the functionality of the Powertap. First, starting soon the…
Cleaning and lubing your mountain bike is about as exciting as waiting in the doctor's office but it's one of the most important things you can do to maintain your bike and…
One of the most popular booths at Interbike this year was Fox, no doubt due to all those cool looking forks on the walls. Like a window display in the red light…
There's more great stuff to share from Interbike but frankly I think we can all use a short break from the coverage. Ever since I got back from the Durango to Moab…
For those who may not be familiar with Kore, the mountain bike component company has been around since 1988. I still remember my first serious, full-suspension Cannondale Super V 2000 that I…
It's always fun stopping by and chatting it up with the guys from the Hayes group because there's so much to talk about - both bike and non-bike stuff. At Interbike last…
After seeing more than one set of super wide 800mm bars at Interbike, element22 and I were having a conversation that went something like this: element22: Wow, 800mm bars - that's gotta…
At Interbike last week element22 and I got a chance to stop by the Topeak booth to chat with Eddie O'Dea and Matt Karaus about the 2011 products. For those who don't…
Last year I took my first test ride on a Spot bike equipped with the Gates Carbon Drive and even though I'm no single speeder, I loved how smooth and quiet the…
In case you hadn't heard, the Hive is a recent collection of three great cycling brands: e*thirteen, Chub and Revl (road components). The busy bees at the Hive showed us their expanding…
Formula is already known for designing incredible mountain bike brake systems and this year the company is applying power, technology, and design to an even wider range of products. While going over…
While walking between appointments at Interbike, element22 and I spotted a large, well-lit booth with carbon fiber mountain bikes, all decked out with high end components. The name, Triace, wasn't familiar so…
For 2011 POC has expanded its protective equipment and apparel line-up, adding a few extra colors plus cool new gear for the trail rider. Last year was hugely successful for POC and…
I've always been a fan of the Garmin Edge series of GPS devices for mountain biking but to be honest the color screen units (605 and 705) always seemed overpriced for the…
iXS is a brand that has been around in Europe for a long time. How long? Since 1906 (!) when they started out as a bike and motorcycle repair shop. In 2001…
Every year I'm excited to visit the Camelbak booth because it seems like there's always something new and this year was no exception. The Camelbak hydration system has been around for more…
Hi everyone. Well one of the first stops for me this year at Interbike was a visit with a friend of mine Lance Tueller, the Importer of Spank / iXS / and…
While element22 and I haven't had a ton of time to wander around the show so far, we have come across a few strange and interesting products like: Scented bar grips. Spank's…
Here's a quick one for the GPS geeks like me out there. For 2011 Timex is introducing its first GPS-enabled Ironman watch, the Global Trainer, and it's chock full of features. Beyond…
Although we haven't had a chance to get hand-on with the hydration packs from Hydrapak yet, we got to snap a few pics and learn a little more about the goods. Unlike…
Ive always been a fan of Moots bikes for a number of reasons: theyre from Colorado, the frames are titanium, and theyre generally built for speed on the XC trail. But the…
Why would a mountain biker want to ride a cyclocross bike? Before you decide Ive gone off the deep end, let me make some observations. Cyclocross bikes have knobby tires and V-brakes…
In case you hadnt heard, the legendary Joe Breeze is back designing mountain bikes and for 2011 Breezer is introducing its first line of 29ers. I got a chance to demo the…
On my trip from Durango to Moab my buddy Nate rode a Pivot Mach 5 and LOVED it so I decided to see what the fuss was about. I knew from Nates…
With the Gary Fisher brand folding into Trek this year, I was interested to demo a bike from the new Gary Fisher Collection, the Superfly Elite. The Superfly Elite is a carbon…
Our bags our packed and our schedule is full for Interbike next week! We're stoked to check out the new 2011 mountain bike stuff but before we do, it's time to look…
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…
For the discerning mountain biker, there's nothing quite like a custom mountain bike frame that's been hand-fitted down to the millimeter. Now, for about the cost of ordering a custom frame, two…
Looking for some sweet mountain bike components? There's nothing sweeter than Candy, the perfect name for this up-and-coming mountain bike company, a division of One Ghost Industries. While many may not be…
Here's a quick news item from a couple weeks ago for those of you who don't really give a s%!t about the Durango to Moab trip. After realizing that most members of…
Garmin MapSource is a popular software tool for transferring maps and trail data to Garmin GPS units but it canbe confusing for first time users, particularly when it comes to loading singletracks…
Having sampled Gore products before and being very familiar with their high level of fit and finish, I was interested to see how the Countdown shorts compared to the Freeride shorts I…
I've been riding my hardtail cross-country 29er with a 1x9 drivetrain for nearly 2 years now and I love it. The set-up is lightweight, simple, and lower maintenance than a 2-derailleur system…
Now here is something for almost everyone who wants to mountain bike at night: the MagicShine GMG Special 900 PLUS light set. Now read the next sentence carefully: At $89 you get…
Earlier this month we sent our man on the street, Chris B, to Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City to check out the latest camping, hiking, and trail running gear. Little did…
Now here's a scoop for all of you tech heads: Formula Brake Company was cool enough to send me a set of 2011 Formula R1 brakes for a review. I was actually…
I recently went looking for a set of carbon handlebars for my hardtail 29er mountain bike and by some lucky accident I ended up with the ProTaper Carbon 720 AM bars from…
My last experience with NiteRiders 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…
A little while back we introduced "Sweet Bike" on singletracks which allows you to spec out your dream bike. After speaking with Mudhunny it dawned on me: not only can you use…
Have you ever found yourself hitting a whole bunch of roots or rocks and noticed your hands were going numb? Or have you ever ridden through heavily wooded areas and noticed those…
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…
The WTB Valcon mountain bike saddle comes in three flavors (SLT Carbon, Team Carbon, and Pro) and is positioned as an XC race saddle, though I found it to be much more…
One cool thing that has taken the mountain bike world by storm is the use of video cameras on the trail. GoPro, one of the original action sports helmet camera companies, has…
During our trip to Colorado we had the chance to stop in and visit with Spot Bikes in Golden. Located in a nondescript industrial park on the northern outskirts of town, Spot…
Shifting problems? These tips will help you get your mountain bike derailleur dialed.
The 2010 Nobby Nic mountain bike tire from Schwalbe offers big performance gains over previous versions which is impressive given this tire's venerable and award-winning history. Through several evolutionary changes, engineers were…
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…
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