Giro tried making sneakers a while back, and it didn’t go that well. For their second foray into footwear (this time cycling specific) they must have decided failure wasn’t an option because the new Code shoe is one well thought out kick. Each pair comes… More ›
The 2011 Codes are a big departure from their overbuilt predecessors, taking the pad contact adjustment TaperBore technology from the Elixir range as well as throwing in a sweet reach adjustment dial that can easily be turned while wearing gloves. In fact the only thing… More ›
As a flat pedal rider, I’ve been using Five Ten shoes for almost ten years, and I thought this sacred bond was set for life. Until now. Teva, in collaboration with legendary freerider Jeff Lenosky, has produced the company’s first flat pedal specific mountain bike… More ›
Caleb: Yo, what’s up? Would you be cool to review that Easton Haven handlebar for this issue? Leif: You mean the Easton Havoc? Caleb: Oh, yeah. It would be dope if you could. Leif: How do you review a set of bars? Caleb: Huh… um…… More ›
Foes bikes have been around a while. Since 1993 in fact, when Brent Foes designed an innovative 6-inch travel hardcore trail-cum-downhill bike, the LTS. Their racing pedigree is well known, with their downhill bikes over the years often favoured by privateers who could choose which… More ›
Unfortunately for me, there’s no shower where I work, so when I decide to pedal-power the 35 km to work, I have to unceremoniously give myself a sponge bath with anti-bacterial wipes in the shopping centre bathroom. Luckily, Icebreaker now makes a range of cycle… More ›
It’s important for you to know that I’m not a professional test rider. I’m not even an average test rider but, as with art, I know what I like. When I first saw a white Mojo SL frame hanging in the window of a bike… More ›
Cranks rarely get the attention they deserve. The only time we think about them is when our pedal stroke becomes lopsided, with one leg rotating normally while the other does an impression of wrestler Randy Orton approaching the ring. This is a sign that your… More ›
To most Internet trolls there are two things that stand out about these wheels: the fact that they’re plastic and the fact that they cost $4300 for a set. These two standout facts have produced a barrage of opinion. So how do these wheels stand… More ›
It seems like everyone wants to be on the singlespeed bandwagon these days. The prospect of a silent drivetrain and the simplicity of a handlebar unadorned with shifters has many tossing their faithful derailleurs in the bin, without a thought for the accelerated knee degeneration… More ›
I’ve always had a soft spot for Yeti bikes. I can’t explain why. Maybe it’s simply the brand’s dedication to racing, and the exclusivity that filters through to its bikes as a result. Whatever it is, for many years I would get a tingling feeling… More ›
I’ve been riding in Icebreaker merino for years. Merino keeps me warm and cool in equal measure, is very breathable, and never loses its insulating properties, even when wet. So it was awesome news to me that Icebreaker was releasing a mountain biking range. However,… More ›
Helmet reviews are funny things. I mean seriously, what good is a helmet review unless you’ve crashed on your supposedly protected noggin? On top of that, head shapes vary so a perfect fit for me might not fit you. I guess then it comes down… More ›
Chris Cocalis, founder of Pivot cycles, has been involved in the development of mountain bikes and components since the mid 80s (pretty much the beginning of time) and founded Titus Cycles in 1991. After 15 years of running Titus, Chris sold up, took some time… More ›
Giro has been keeping your noggin cool (as in ‘hot’, ‘bad’ or ‘The Fonz’) for quite a while now. Keeping up with the movement into lighter, longer travel bikes and the need for slightly beefier but still well-vented head protection, the XEN must be the… More ›