Shimano's Latest Waterproof Riding Shoe //  SH-GF800 GTX Reviewed

Shimano's Latest Waterproof Riding Shoe // SH-GF800 GTX Reviewed

Soggy feet are detrimental for most outdoor activities, especially when midway through a bike ride in sub-40-degree weather with another 10+ miles to pedal. To eliminate such scenarios, Shimano has...
Winter Glove Review // Best MTB Gloves for Cold Weather

Winter Glove Review // Best MTB Gloves for Cold Weather

A proper set of insulated riding gloves can go a long way in helping a rider maintain control of their bike and continue to rack up miles in the winter months. We have compiled a list of our favor...
RockShox Reverb AXS Wireless Dropper Review // The Last Dropper Post You’ll Ever Need

RockShox Reverb AXS Wireless Dropper Review // The Last Dropper Post You’ll Ever Need

Instead of relying on cables and cumbersome routing, the AXS Dropper post utilizes a wireless remote to initiate saddle height adjustments. By eliminating another cable on the bike, SRAM has effect...
GOREWEAR MTB Apparel Review // Best Gear for Wet Weather Riding?

GOREWEAR MTB Apparel Review // Best Gear for Wet Weather Riding?

While the GOREWEAR brand is more commonly associated with waterproof winter gear and tight-fitting road cycling apparel, the company has taken a new aim at bringing its waterproof technology to the...
Hope Pro 5 Hub Review

Hope Pro 5 Hub Review

If you’ve been mountain biking for long, you’ve heard of Hope Tech components. This legendary brand out of Barnoldswick, England, has been designing and manufacturing their storied hubs and brakes ...
31.8mm vs 35mm Handlebars // Deity Skyline 787 and Skywire 35 Reviewed

31.8mm vs 35mm Handlebars // Deity Skyline 787 and Skywire 35 Reviewed

While handlebars are a simple component in appearance, they are crucial for steering and riding inputs. Constructed with differing amounts of rise, back sweep, and widths, various profiles are avai...
Forbidden Druid V2 Reviewed // High Pivot Witchcraft at Its Finest

Forbidden Druid V2 Reviewed // High Pivot Witchcraft at Its Finest

Forbidden is surrounded by mystique; they are a small brand that currently only has two bike models, based out of a tiny town on a remote island in western Canada. Most notably, they are one of a v...
Hope Tech 4 E4 Review //  E4 Compared to V4

Hope Tech 4 E4 Review // E4 Compared to V4

The Hope Tech 4 E4 is one of the most adjustable brakes on the market and can be tailored to suit a wide variety of preferences. Beyond the majorly updated lever profile, Hope has introduced a numb...
Ibis HD6 Reviewed // An Enduro Bike for the Rest of Us

Ibis HD6 Reviewed // An Enduro Bike for the Rest of Us

The new Ibis HD6, with its more progressive DW-Link suspension system and mullet configuration, is a force to be reckoned with in the world of enduro racing. It checks all the boxes that Robin Wall...