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Showers Pass IMBA Shorts and Apex Merino Tech T-Shirt

While they’re best known for their waterproof road-biking jackets, Showers Pass also makes some high-quality, lightweight apparel for the hottest days on the trail. Check out our review.

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Leatt 3DF 6.0 Knee Guard

When it comes to biking knee pads, you’re usually stuck choosing between very protective, bulky pads, or less protective, more pedal-friendly options. But the Leatt 3DF 6.0 combines elements from both...

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Maloja FlurinM Multi ½ Jersey and BrailM Shorts

Maloja aims to make high-performance outdoor apparel without the monotonous styling that we typically see from other brands. We spent 3 months testing some of their MTB apparel to see how they...

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Wild Rye Freel Short, Marion Chammy, & Sandia Shirt

Wild Rye is a women’s-specific apparel company that’s designing pieces that stand out not only in terms of style, but also performance. Check out our review of their Freel Shorts, Marion Chammy, and...

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Women’s Mountain Bike Bike Jersey Roundup

We've rounded up 13 of the women's MTB jerseys we've been using, all of which are designed for hot summer rides and many of which work well off the bike. Check out our roundup to see how they compare...

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Men’s Mountain Bike Shorts Roundup — 2020

We've been using several different "all-purpose" MTB shorts for the past two seasons, and in this roundup our reviewers break down what makes each one stand out and where each excels.

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Mtn Bike Chamois Roundup

Whether you use one for every ride or just for those extra-long days in the saddle, a good chamois can make your time on the bike much more enjoyable. We’ve rounded up 9 women’s and men’s options we’ve...

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Men’s Mountain Bike Jersey Roundup — 2020

We've rounded up 11 men's mtb jerseys that our reviewers have been using for the past 1-2 seasons — many of which are currently on sale. Check out our roundup to see how they compare, and which ones...

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Women’s Mountain Bike Short Roundup — 2021

Need a new pair of shorts for long trail rides, gravity-fueled days, or that'll work for a bit of everything? Check out seven of the women's MTB shorts our reviewers have been testing the past two...

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Giro Source MIPS & Giro Manifest Spherical

It’s not hard to spend several hundred dollars on a mountain bike helmet, but should you? And what do you give up, in opting for a less-expensive option? We’ve been doing some head-to-head testing of...

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Stuff We Like: May 2021

In our new monthly series with the remarkably descriptive title, “Stuff We Like,” our reviewers share a broad range of products they’re currently using — and really liking — from small accessories to...

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Fox Speedframe Pro Helmet

Fox’s Speedframe Pro is a high-end, broad-coverage Trail / Enduro helmet with a 5-star safety rating from Virginia Tech. And given its solid coverage, it's also been very impressive in terms of...

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Men’s Mountain Bike Shorts Roundup — 2021

These days "mountain bike shorts" can be a lot of things, from highly-technical pieces with fancy fabrics and bike-specific fits to more casual options that look good on or off the bike. We’ve been...

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Rudy Project Crossway Helmet

Rudy Project Crossway Helmet Test Location: Gunnison / Crested Butte CO Duration of Test: 3 months Size Tested: Small / Medium Blister’s Measured Weight (size … The post Rudy Project Crossway Helmet...

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Women’s Mountain Bike Short Roundup — 2021, Part 2

Kara Williard wearing the 7mesh Farside Short Review Navigation:  Intro //  Dakine Syncline 7'' //  Club Ride Eden //  7mesh Farside //  Machines For Freedom The … The post Women’s Mountain Bike Short...

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Dakine Agent Knee Pad

Dakine Agent Knee Pad Test Location: Washington; Whistler, BC Test Duration: 3 months Size Tested: Medium MSRP: $110.00 USD Intended Use: Midweight pedalable pr … The post Dakine Agent Knee Pad...

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Men’s and Women’s Mountain Bike Shorts Roundup — 2022

We’ve been testing a ton of baggy MTB shorts for men and women, and our latest roundup features a dozen options from super lightweight and minimalist to burly, fully-featured ones. The post Men’s and...

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Men’s MTB Jersey Roundup — 2022

We’ve been testing a ton of mountain bike jerseys across a huge range of styles and intended use cases, and in our men’s roundup, we’ve got 13 options to compare. The post Men’s MTB Jersey Roundup —...

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Women’s MTB Jersey Roundup — 2022

In our Women’s MTB jersey roundup, we’ve got nine options across a range of sleeve lengths and levels of warmth, from full-on technical pieces to ones that look great off the bike, too. The post...

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Flannel Shirt Roundup — 2022

Flannels — they’re basically the unofficial uniform of fall, and for good reason. Cozy enough to lounge in at home, and (usually) nice-looking enough for town. Check out our roundup for a bunch of...

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