Interbike 2016 Roundup
We've rounded up some of the most interesting new products we found at Interbike 2016.
2020-2021 G3 Scapegoat Carbon Splitboard
The G3 carbon Scapegoat is our top choice for deep, human-powered pow days.
The Best – and Worst – of Interbike, 2016 (Ep.26)
We talk to our bike editor, Noah Bodman, right from the showroom floor about the highlights and lowlights of Interbike.
Update: SRAM X01 DH Drivetrain
After a year on SRAM's X01 DH drivetrain we've run into some durability issues, and found some solutions to them.
Loaded Precision X40 27.5 Hookless Carbon Wheelset
The Loaded Precision X40 27.5 Hookless Carbon Wheelset is an affordable option for riders looking for very stiff wheels.
Five Ten Kestrel Lace
The Five Ten Kestrel lace strikes an exceptional balance of pedaling efficiency and walkability.
Giro Ledge MIPS Helmet
Giro’s new Ledge MIPS delivers high-end safety in a sleek package that costs about the same as most non-MIPS entry-level helmets.
2018-2019 Amplid Milligram Splitboard
The Amplid Milligram is one of the lightest and most responsive splitboards we've ever been on
Deep Dive: Alpine Touring Bindings Shootout
We’ve detailed the performance of each of the bindings in our roundup, so in this final installment, we sum up the strengths and weaknesses of each binding.
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MIPS Trail Helmet Roundup
More and more MIPS equipped helmets are hitting the market, so we took a look at how MIPS works, and compared five trail helmets from Lazer, Scott, Smith, Giro, and Sweet Protection.
Race Face Khyber Glove, Charlie Tech Top, & Khyber Shorts
Here is our review of Race Face's women's trail kit.
Flash Review: Salomon MTN Explore 88
So far we've been impressed with Salomon's narrower touring ski.
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Trip Report: Testing New Gear, Exploring New Zealand
We headed to Canterbury, NZ, to test new ski equipment and to explore this exquisite place.
First Look: 2016-2017 Tecnica Zero G Guide Pro Boot
Tecnica’s new Zero G Guide Pro boot is squarely aimed at dethroning our 2015 Product of the Year - the Salomon MTN lab - so how do they compare?
Race Face Chester Pedal
We've been putting Race Face's new Chester composite pedal through the ringer, and so far we've been impressed.
Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hoody
The Patagonia Nano-Air jacket is one of our favorite mid-layers, so how does the new Nano-Air Light measure up?
New Ski Gear Report from Craigieburn Valley, New Zealand (Ep.25)
Our reviewers discuss the most surprising and the most impressive gear we just tested in New Zealand.
Flash Review: 4FRNT Raven
Brian Lindahl and Jonathan Ellsworth weigh in on the redesigned 4FRNT Raven.
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Flash Review: Moment Meridian
Here are our initial impressions of the Meridian's on-snow performance.
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Spank Spike 800 Vibrocore Bar
The Spank's Spike Vibracore 800 was designed to deliver the precision of a stiff handlebar while reducing the fatigue that stiff bars produce. So, does it work?