Clothing

Old Meets New in Classic styles — Kitsbow & Giro New Road @Sea Otter 2013

While some of the offerings from these manufacturers won’t appeal to everyone, those that appreciate attention to detail and classic lines (with the income to participate) are sure to pause and take notice. Merino wool has seen a resurgence in performance cycling wear for its moisture wicking qualities as well as comfort, and unlike many synthetics [...]

04.28.2013 Clothing Read the full story →

Maloja WilmaM Jacket

We first discovered Swiss apparel brand Maloja two years ago during a web search for fitted MTB shorts. After purchasing my first pair of Distel Double Shorts (click here for my previous blog post), I instantly became hooked on their fit and style. I have been looking for a light weight zip up shell for cooler temperatures [...]

02.09.2013 Clothing Read the full story →

Stuff We Like: Kitsbow Jersey

There is something about this uber-high end jersey from local MTB clothing start-up Kitsbow that strikes a chord in us. It could be our obsession with merino wool, or the trim but not skin-tight fit. Or maybe because it’s the jersey a young mountain biking Han Solo would choose to rock while buzzing through the [...]

02.01.2013 Clothing Read the full story →

Review: Endura Hummvee 3/4 Length Knicker Shorts

I first noticed the Hummvee Knickers when out riding the Umpqua River trail with our buddy Fred of Wolfhound Cycles. I’ve been a fan of knickers off and on for a while, but there was something extremely appealing to me about the profile of the Hummvee shorts. Instead of looking baggy, they look a bit [...]

01.06.2013 Shorts Read the full story →

Maloja Distel Double Shorts

As a female rider it has been a challenge to find a pair of flattering all mountain bike shorts that I really like. In fact, there was a time when I thought I would never find an all mountain short that was both flattering on my frame and functional. I am a relatively tall and [...]

10.10.2012 Shorts Read the full story →

Spotted: Teva’s new Pivot SPD compatible shoes

I’ve been running a pair of the Teva Links shoes for the last year, and they quickly became a favorite due to the comfortable toe box, light weight and fit in addition to other well thought-out features. When the news that they had an SPD compatible version in development hit the web, I began anticipating [...]

10.08.2012 Shoes Read the full story →

Ministry of Supply Atmos V-Neck T-Shirt

I first read about the Ministry of Supply when they were doing their Kickstarter campaign. Their main product is a performance dress shirt made using high-end fabrics, anti-microbial features and moisture wicking qualities. The dress shirts are pretty cool, but I don’t dress like that in the office. I don’t work in a suit and [...]

10.05.2012 Clothing Read the full story →

Review: Kali Avatar Full Face Helmet

When I first wore the Kali Avatar helmet, I mistakenly thought it was a carbon helmet. Turns out I was wrong, but that first impression was a testimony to its light weight. Based just south of the Bay Area in Morgan Hill, Kali is a relatively new helmet company that has quickly made some waves [...]

09.23.2012 Helmets Read the full story →

Levi’s Updates Commuter Line with New Additions

It was a bit of a big deal for the bike industry when Levi’s released their first offerings aimed at urban cyclists. While a number of smaller manufacturers have been creating casual wear designed for life on the bike, when a company the size of Levi’s enters the market, it signifies the lifestyle has finally gone mainstream. These days its [...]

03.24.2012 Clothing Read the full story →

DZR Shoes Releases new Trail/ Enduro Offerings

I’ve been running a set of the DZR Ovis shoes for a while now, and they’re by far the most stylish clip-in shoe I’ve ever owned. (check out my review on ih8bikes for details) As a fan of their stuff, you can bet I was stoked when a brand-new preproduction sample of their latest offerings recently [...]

03.08.2012 Shoes Read the full story →

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