We just got back from testing bikes at day one of Interbike's Outdoor Demo. Here are our first impressions of the 2014 Devinci Atlas Carbon, an extremely capable 29er.
The Knolly Chilcotin is a technical trail wizard that thrives when ridden aggressively. If you live in an area with demanding trails and are in the market for a 6” all-mountain charger, it should be on your short list.
Icebreaker's Sprite is a great option for women who want a comfortable, breathable tank that works as well outside on the bike as it does when you're lounging around the house.
The Index DH is an extremely well made, durable glove with the added protection of VPD armoring. Blister reviewer Noah Bodman calls it the "highest quality bike glove" he's ever owned.
The Vibe jersey is Club Ride's latest addition to their lineup. It's as much a casual shirt as it is a technical piece of gear, and it works as well on the bike as it does in a local brewery.
The Specialized Enduro Expert excels in downhill chunder and holding its line at speed. And its old school horst linkage can still compete with today's new-fangled suspension designs.
With the XX1 kit, SRAM has basically defined exactly what a purpose-built trail group should be, with a number of designs that will likely become industry standards.