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.
The Five Ten Maltese Falcon is a durable biking shoe that provides great traction. It's also comfortable and pedals well, especially if you've got wide feet.
If you're looking for a pair of bike shoes for exploring, bush-whacking, extended hike-a-bikes, trail work, or commuting, you ought to consider the Mavic Alpine XL.
The Avalanche Chubie rear shock can turn a long-travel trail bike into a mini-downhill machine that can also be pedaled uphill as fast as many short-travel trail bikes. It's a durable, adjustable, high-performance upgrade.
Teva hit the nail on the head with their Pivot clipless AM shoe. It has some novel design features that had us asking, "Why hasn't anybody thought of that before?"
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.
Though billed as a gravity / park bike with all-mountain agility and playfulness, the Diamondback Scapegoat shines brightest as a freeride machine. Blister reviewer Eric Melson reports.