QuiteKat Ibex – The Most Capable Full Suspension E-Bike Fat Bike Yet The QuietKat Ibex is a full-suspension E-bike that also happens to be a legit fat bike. Its 26 x 4.8′ tires are on strong wheels with TEKTRO 4 position hydraulic disc brakes and legit SRAM 9 speed derailers, coupled with RockShox Monarch RL rear suspension and 140mm
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Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm Jacket – Great Purpose-built Rain Jacket for a Mountain Bike Enthusiast Drew Thayer The Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm jacket is the answer to wet-weather trail riding: a lightweight, purpose-built rain jacket designed specifically to keep a rider dry while pedaling a bicycle. By 3 PM, the wool layer on my chest was damp through and
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Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell Jacket – Ultralight 3 Layer Protection The new Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell Jacket ($399) features AscentShell coupled with Pertex Diamond Fuse for durability. Making it a very light and strong hardshell. Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell jacket review Previously, I have tested several OR AscentShell jackets and bibs. This year was the OR Skytour Jacket and
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Chrome Surveyor’s Jacket – So Versatile and Comfortable Mattis Sessel First thing I noticed about the Chrome Surveyor’s Jacket was how soft the merino wool poly blend felt and how the merino blend added excellent warmth. The jacket felt more like a cozy base layer designed to function as a jacket. The Surveyor’s Jacket is specifically for cycling, yet it
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Kitsbow Superflow Cooling Tee – Great Breathability Jace Jackson Kitsbow has been making some huge moves in the cycling apparel industry lately, and they have made a name for themselves as a leader in premium cycling apparel. I was excited to get my hands on one of their new Superflow Cooling Tees to wear on hot rides this summer. My
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Arc’teryx Trino SL – Extra Breathable and Versatile Softshell The Arc’teryx Trino SL $219 is a very breathable and versatile softshell that is at home on trail runs, biking, and touring. The fit and function are superb and the looks are equally at home in the city or in the mountains. The Arc’teryx Trino SL Review The Arc’teryx Trino SL
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