Gear – BIKE Magazine – Page 41

aluminum, Bikes, Budget bikes, Cross Country, Gear, Giant Bicycles, hardtail, XC/Marathon, XTC SLR - July 29, 2020

Giant Introduces XTC SLR Budget XC Bikes

These are polarizing times. Seems like everybody’s either on one end of the spectrum or the other. I speak, of course, of hardtails. There are more and more aggressive, boundary-pushing rigs out there, and the ever-present XC hardtail holdouts. But the latter are usually aimed at the gram-counting racers that clearly are a bit too Read More

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Define, Glasses, Optics, POC, sun glasses - July 28, 2020

Tested: POC Define Glasses | $180

When justifying pricetags, sometimes isn’t not about options and extras. Sometimes is just about quality and performance.

Fresh Produce: Camelbak Stash Belt

If you’re a loyal follower of the podcast 99% Invisible, you probably already know the connection the Camelbak Stash Belt has to the history of modern clothing. In episode 3 of the series spinoff called Articles of Interest, they explore the surprisingly fascinating topic of… pockets. For a long time, pockets weren’t sewn into our Read More

Joel Anderson and Conor Macfarlane Go Big on Goodyear

Press Release: Goodyear Bicycle Tires First launched in 2018 with official licensed partner, Rubber Kinetics, Goodyear’s brand presence continues to make an impact within the global cycling market. In support of the Goodyear brand, Joel Anderson and Conor Macfarlane are being named as the next riders to join the Wingfoot Alliance global athlete and ambassador Read More

Tested: Shimano Pro Stealth Off-Road Saddle

Shimano's Pro Stealth Saddle looks different, and there's a reason. It relieves pressure in ways you may have never felt. Warning, the word "junk" is used multiple times in this review.