Browsing all posts tagged with review.

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First Look: 2012 X-Fusion Vector Air HLR

Monday, May 7th, 2012
First Look: 2012 X-Fusion Vector Air HLR

As X-Fusion continues to make strides in the market share of suspension products, they are constantly improving and releasing new products onto the market. All new for 2012 is the Vector Air series which takes the winning platform of the Vector shocks and ditches the [...]

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Product Quickstrike: Arnette Sunglasses

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
Product Quickstrike: Arnette Sunglasses

The Arnette brand is no stranger to the action sports market; making a variety of eye-wear and goggle solutions for the fashion forward adrenaline junkie. When not blasting trails, it’s important to look good off the bike and rocking a pair of Firedrills will help [...]

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First Look: 2012 Norco Truax 2

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
First Look: 2012 Norco Truax 2

Named after a mountain in the Chilcotin range in British Columbia, the 2012 Norco Truax makes its appearance as a fresh option in the 180mm free-ride range of bikes. With most of the Norco lineup re-worked, is this the new freeride King?

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The Gold Standard: 2012 Norco Aurum 1 First Ride

Thursday, September 8th, 2011
The Gold Standard: 2012 Norco Aurum 1 First Ride

Norco has made quality bikes for years; robust and reliable but lacking the design language of the 1st tier, world class bikes…Until now. Launching as a 2012 model, the top of the range Aurum is all-new and has taken notes from World Cup riders, industrial [...]

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Product Quickstrike: Teva Footwear

Friday, August 12th, 2011
Product Quickstrike: Teva Footwear

Teva is synonymous with quality outdoor footwear, sandals and having an environmentally forward-thinking mantra to doing business in the corporate world of frivolous waste and marketing catchphrases; The company has been supporting local watersheds for 25 years and every product sold sees a portion of [...]

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2011 Opus Nelson 2 Review

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
2011 Opus Nelson 2 Review

If the Opus Nelson were a person, it would be an offspring of “The Thing” and a Ballerina; Ham-fisted bull-in-a-china-shop with slippers on, the 2011 Opus Nelson 2 is a laser guided missile on the descents and a lumbering oaf on the climbs; but what [...]

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Product Quickstrike: Vans Gravel MTB Shoe

Monday, June 27th, 2011
Product Quickstrike: Vans Gravel MTB Shoe

The name Vans is synonymous with quality and classically designed shoes since the 1960s. Everyone loves a nice classic set of Eras or Chukkas in their wardrobe. What you might not realize is that Vans makes a bike specific shoe that has a stiff and [...]

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Product Quickstrike: Troy Lee Designs

Sunday, June 12th, 2011
Product Quickstrike: Troy Lee Designs

Everyone knows the name, Troy Lee Designs makes quality protective gear for pretty much everything with wheels. You can find their gear on all the worlds top athletes and even at your local bike park. This weeks product quickstrike takes a look at two of [...]

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Not Your Dads Bike; 2011 Opus Nelson 2 First-Look

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
Not Your Dads Bike; 2011 Opus Nelson 2 First-Look

When purchasing a bike, there are a couple of question one needs to ask themselves including how much to spend and what intended purpose the bike will be used for. Blessed with our varied terrain and endless option for trail style, length and difficulty and [...]

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Product Quickstrike: Chromag

Monday, June 6th, 2011
Product Quickstrike: Chromag

The Quickstrike series showcases core products, or those you need and those that have to perform but are based on preferences and riding style. We can tell you how well they are constructed and how well designed they are; but the choice still remains with [...]