Pearl Izumi Women’s Summit Short Review
Riding in comfort is one of the keys to a great day on the trail. Pearl Izumi continues to expand their women’s specific mountain biking apparel line up. This season they offer 5 mountain-specific...
Tagged: mountain biking
Mountain Exploring With The Showers Pass MTB Kit
Initial Thoughts On The Showers Pass MTB Kit First of all, let me start out by saying that I have shifted away from pure mountain biking to more adventure riding. Aging, family commitments, and...
Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Pursuit Cycling Bib Tights Review
Initial Thoughts Of The Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Pursuit Cycling Bib Tights First thing that came to mind, was “No Excuses.” And by that, I mean that I really don’t have any other excuses...
Tailwind Nutrition Caffeinated Endurance Formula Review
Here at ActiveGearReview we have been avid Tailwind fans since our initial review of Tailwind Endurance Fuel in 2013 (full review available here). Tailwind is a Colorado based company that prides itself on being...
Mindshift Gear rotation180° Trail® 16L Camera Backpack Review
Don’t you love when a company makes a product that truly solves a problem in your life instead of just making a shiny new thing? Carrying a camera while doing active pursuits like biking,...
2 FAT 2 FURIOUS: A FAT BIKE FREERIDE FILM
Geoff Gulevich, Wade Simmons, and Noah Brousseau got out again this winter on their Blizzard bikes, to show us all how to really have fun on a fat bike. Rocky Mountain Bikes – www.bikes.com Shot at...
Bontrager Foray Short Review
I am more than at home in my spandex cycling kits, but every so often it’s nice to throw on a more casual relaxed fit pair of mountain bike shorts. The Bontrager Foray short...
Showers Pass Torch Socks Review
I can remember a time in my cycling life when I thought a sock was a sock. I was probably 14 or 15 at the time and would’ve never thought for a second that...
Pearl Izumi X-Project 1.0 MTB Shoes Review
Ok, first and foremost, let me be up front about my adoration for Pearl Izumi. I am a fan for many reasons, and have worn their apparel and shoes for as long as I...
XX2i Optics USA1 Pro Racing Sunglasses
Now that the sun is starting to shine through the clouds again, I’ve come to realize just how important a quality pair of sunglasses can be! Colorado has had some major weather changes this...
Allen ASL5X-R Bike Light Review
I have a job that doesn’t always afford me the luxury of riding during the daylight hours, so a descent headlight is a must for me. The Allen ASL5X-R is a sturdy aluminum bike...
Pearl Izumi Elite Arm Warmers Review
I know I am not the only one with this dilemma. Two to three times per week in the early morning, I am standing in my garage, tires pumped, bike in hand, helmet on,...
Feedback Sports Pro Elite Bike Repair Stand Review
Do the tools of the trade actually make you better at a particular craft? That, of course is debatable. You still have to have the know-how and god given talent to tackle serious problems....
Pearl Izumi Elite Softshell Jacket Review
First Thought of the Pearl Izumi Elite Softshell Jacket I received some very nice and warm Christmas presents this year in the form of warm gloves and this Pearl Izumi jacket. If getting out...
BioLogic Bike Mount WeatherCase™ Review
BioLogic Bike Mount WeatherCase™ Overview: As an avid Strava user, I rarely go for a ride without my phone in tow. Depending on the type of ride I’m going on, it can be cumbersome...
Platypus Duthie AM 10 Pack Review
Platypus is one of the top names in hydration and much like their competitor Camelback, they have a solid lineup of backpacks with integrated hydration systems for outdoor endeavors. The Platypus Duthie AM 10...
Platypus Siouxon Hydration Pack Review
The Platypus Siouxon Hydration Pack is designed as a do-it-all pack specifically for ladies. I’ve been using it as my go-to pack for everything from quickie after work rides to longer high-country adventures in...
Craft Active Extreme Concept Piece Base Layer Review
The key to any cold-weather clothing system starts with having the right the base layers. Swedish brand CRAFT has been pioneering functional apparel for serious athletes since 1977, focusing on the optimization of innovative...
