Splitboard skins are, over course, the essential element allowing us to make forward progress up the mountain. While many manufacturers make skins for splitboards, there are a few differentiations which I’ll dive into in the Black Diamond GlideLite Mix STS Splitboard Skins and point out why these may or may not be the skins for […]
Along with saddles and pedals, grips are the only contact points on a bicycle, and are therefore a highly personal choice. Regardless, occasionally it is good to shake things up to challenge preconceived notions. When I got a box of PNW loam grips in the mail from MTN news, I thought it would be a […]
Quality shades are a mountain sport essential, and we ask a lot of them: clear optics, comfortable fit, protection from sun and debris, all without fogging up during a muggy ride or hike. With a low MSRP of $79.99 the Tifosi Kilo sunglasses tick all the boxes with aplomb. Lenses The shape of the glasses […]
I recently received the ABUS Modrop MIPS help to test. I previously knew the German brand from their sturdy folding locks which have kept my city bikes safely parked for years, so I was curious to see how their security pedigree carried over to the feature-packed helmet, which retails for a modest $139.99. The polar […]
Wanting an MTB-specific shoe with which didn’t look overly out of place at the daycare pickup line, I recently ordered a pair of Five Ten Sleuth DLX’s from the Adidas website. A long-time clipless convert, my riding days now often involve a short lunch errand by bike followed by the aforementioned daycare pickup and trail-session […]
Kids Ride Shotgun is a New Zealand company which has been making mountain bikes seats and accessories for toddlers since 2017. I recently purchased the original Kids Ride Shotgun combo, which arrived at my front door in a neat little box along with a shotgun-branded mudguard and headset cap. Installation Shotgun says the seat is […]
I picked up a Jones Hovercraft Splitboard as a dedicated powder stick. Rumored to ride well in all conditions, I was curious to see how this legendary shape from Jones really performed. Jones Hovercraft Splitboard Performance Although my Jones Hovercraft is now a couple of seasons old, in terms of performance the board has essentially […]