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Clothes-Gear, Feature Stories, Mountain Bike, Reviews - April 27, 2021

Review: Bluegrass Seamless D3O Lite and D3O Back & Shoulder Protection Vests

Bluegrass recently added all-new back and shoulder protection vests to their lineup of body armor; the Bluegrass Seamless Lite D3O and the Seamless B&S D3O. Both are said to be a lightweight, comfortable option, designed to feel like a second skin. In essence, these features should encourage riders to wear additional protection more often, which […]

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Endura Ergonomistry Project results in Women’s Pro SL EGM Bibshort w/ new tech & fit

When it comes to their new women’s Pro SL EGM bibshorts, Endura says they busted taboos by addressing women’s saddle discomforts in order to make the industry’s best women’s bike short ever. Endura worked with renowned physiotherapist and ergonomist Phil Burt. The R&D team also included a “jury” of women of differing experiences and body […]

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Adidas Five Ten Turns Plastic Waste into New Recycled Footwear and Apparel

Longtime mountain bike footwear favorite Five Ten is a part of an Adidas initiative to completely phase out the use of virgin polyesters by 2024, with all shoes and apparel to be made with 100% recycled materials moving forward. As an Adidas Outdoor brand, Five Ten is leveraging knowledge gained from Adidas’ research on recycled, […]

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Clothes-Gear, Clothing-Gear-Tools - April 8, 2021

Review: Leatt Velocity 4.0 MTB goggles offer bulletproof protection, great ventilation

Leatt quietly added a new set of mountain bike-specific Velocity 4.0 MTB goggles alongside their latest convertible, removable chin bar 4.0 Enduro helmet this winter. With a big improvement in ventilation, a lighter vented lens, and open-mesh strap, these pared-back Velocity 4 goggles offer enough airflow for when you actually have to pedal your mountain […]

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Review: Specialized RIME Flats are the ultimate session shoe for mountain biking

Hot on the heels of the 2FO DH released last week is an all-new mountain biking shoe; the Specialized RIME Flat. With big mountain hike-a-bike adventures in mind, Specialized designed the RIME with emphasis on all day comfort both on and off the bike. Importantly, with the holy-grail of sticky rubber in the form of […]

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