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Podcast: Mountain Bike Products that Frankly, Suck
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I discuss categories of mountain bike products that frustrate us, including hydration packs, helmet cameras, dropper posts, shoes, and more. It’s not all negative though: we also attempt to offer ideas for improving these products.
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Geigerrig RIG 650: The Pressurized Hydration Pack You Can’t Live Without
I’ve been riding, running, hiking and skiing for a lot of years, and I’ve gone through a lot of hydration packs. I’ve sampled Salomon, Camelbak, Nathan, and cheap brands from Wal-Mart that I had to pick up because I’d forgotten my good equipment back at home. In all the years I’ve been enjoying outdoor activities, …
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Mountain Bike Helmets and Protection from Bell, Giro, Kali, and Leatt at Interbike
I never did go to my high school prom but if I did, I would have been voted most likely to break a bone. Yep, I was walking around Interbike last week with a freshly broken clavicle thanks to a nasty crash landing on my head and shoulder a couple days earlier. The very fact …
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A Taste of Italy: Marzocchi Suspension, Alpinestars Sprint + Faster Packs, and Dainese Propack
ENDURO!! Sorry, I added a little Enduro to my cappuccino this morning. At Interbike I saw several great new items for riders who like to go downhill really fast and use climbs as a means to an end (enduro, if you like). If you’ve ever been to Italy, you know the Italians know a thing …
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Review: Shimano Hotaka Cycling Pack
When an opportunity to review a large (32 liter) hydration pack presented itself, I jumped on it! My boyfriend and I travel a lot and often do 4-5 hour bike rides in mountainous terrain. On those trips, I’d like to have a pack that will fit a 3L hydration bladder, raincoat (and perhaps rain pants,) …
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