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Review: The lightweight, airy, carbon-reinforced LEM Motiv Air helmet

Just before it launched, the LEM Motiv Air helmet arrived for a quick test. I brought it to Montana for a couple big days of gravel riding with Shimano, where the feathery weight and big breathability helped keep me comfortable on both climbs and descents. Since then, I’ve been rocking it on local rides, too. […]

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Lake updates a classic with dual Boa, fullgrain leather CX238 road shoe

After years in their line up as one of their most popular shoes, the Lake CX237 is getting an upgrade. Now going one higher with the CX238, the road shoe features a predominantly leather design with dual Boa IP1 dials and a full carbon sole. Starting with a natural fullgrain water resistant Ecco leather, the […]

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Review: Assos kits up for gravel & XC, road line remains top shelf

Lately, Assos has stepped up its off-road game, first adding a Trail Kit as their first official mountain bike clothing. And that was so good, I included it in my Editor’s Choice list for 2018. Next, they announced bibshorts with abrasion-resistant Dyneema panels, along with arm and knee sleeves made with the same material on […]

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Reviewed: Women’s GORE Wear Summer MTB Apparel + R7 Shakedry Trail Hooded Jacket

This summer my go to riding kit has been the new GORE Wear C5 Women’s All Mountain MTB apparel. GORE sent us this kit, in a blinding citrus green, along with the GORE-TEX Shakedry Trail Hooded Jacket, and the GORE-TEX Infinium Stretch Gloves for review. Though I can’t bring myself to wear both the Jersey […]

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Review: Rapha Explore laces up stiff gravel & road shoes for all-road adventure

Rapha’s return to shoes kicked off again earlier this spring with two all-new variations developed in-house for either Classic road riding, or gravel & adventure Explore off-road riding. Both share the exact same upper design & construction, with or without walkable tread. I have been riding in the Explore gravel shoes since there was still […]

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