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We talk to professional climber Sasha DiGiulian about her unconventional journey, major setbacks, and remarkable achievements in and beyond the climbing world. We also go behind the scenes of the new documentary about her life, Here to Climb.
Flash Review — COROS Dura Cycling Computer
We've been logging some hours on the new COROS Dura cycling computer. Check out our initial impressions.
COROS Dura Cycling Computer
COROS has dropped their first cycling computer, and it offers a compelling feature set with epic battery life at a very reasonable price point. Check out our First Look and Flash Review for more details.
Win MTB Gear From Giro
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get a helmet, a pair of goggles, and a pair of gloves from Giro!
Travel Gear + Bringing Back the Snake Bite Black (Ep.301)
Jonathan and Kristin discuss their recent trips; the question of ‘why we travel?’; bringing back the endangered Snake Bite Black; and they dive into some of their favorite travel gear.
Kavenz VHP 16 V7
The Kavenz VHP 16 is now in its 7th iteration, and it still stands out as a unique combination of often disparate handling traits. Check out our Full Review and Deep Dive for our impressions after a few months of saddle time.
Deep Dive: Kavenz VHP 16 V7
We compare the Kavenz VHP 16 V7 to the Yeti SB165, Orbea Rallon, Ibis HD6, Deviate Highlander II, Raaw Madonna V3, Banshee Titan, and Specialized Enduro.
Dan Bacon of Wheelbased on the (Potential) Future of MTB Tech (Ep.226)
A lot of wild patent applications have been filed in the bike world of late, so we brought Dan Bacon from Wheelbased back on Bikes & Big Ideas to talk about a bunch of them, from Bilstein’s wild fork damper to Shimano’s electronic brakes, a carbon fiber cooler from Yeti (the BIKE company), and many more.
RockShox’s New 2025 Forks & Shocks
RockShox is giving their suspension lineup another big overhaul, with updated dampers, revised air springs, a new Vivid Coil shock and a bunch more. Check out what they’ve come up with.
2024-2025 Volkl Secret 96
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, flex pattern numbers, and some more info about the updated Secret 96.
24/25 Volkl Secret 96
The Secret 96 (and its brother ski, the Mantra) has been a reference ski for years, and Volkl tweaked both of them for the 24/25 season. Check out our Flash Review for more info and our initial thoughts on how the new ski compares.
JING Tea founder, Ed Eisler, on Tea, Trust, & the Art of Loving Anything (Ep.42)
Jonathan Ellsworth and Ed Eisler discuss all things tea (and skis); agriculture as art; and the qualities of a great tea.
‘Bicycle Thieves’ with Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart (Ep.14)
‘Bicycle Thieves’ is widely regarded as one of the greatest movies ever made. Today, we discuss why it still matters, and why we believe that everyone who loves bikes ought to see it.
2024 Pivot Switchblade
The Pivot Switchblade got overhauled for 2024, so is the new one still a super-versatile do-it-all Trail bike or something else entirely? Check out our Full Review for our take.
2024-2025 RMU Apostle 114
Here are our measured specs, flex pattern numbers, and rocker profile pictures for the new RMU Apostle 114 Wood.
24/25 RMU Apostle 114
The Apostle 114 is RMU’s new “directional big-mountain ski” that replaces the previous North Shore 114 — here are our initial impressions and thoughts on how the new ski compares.
Mike Hattrup: A Life in Skiing (Ep.311)
We talk with U.S. Ski Hall of Famer, Mike Hattrup, about his days as a competitive mogul skier; being featured in iconic ski films like ‘The Blizzard of AAHHH’s’; his decades working in gear testing and development; and his latest role with Eleven Experience.
DT Swiss 240 Ratchet DEG Hubs
DT Swiss has launched a new version of their venerable 240 hub with 90 points of engagement. Check out the 240 Ratchet DEG.
2024-2025 Line Optic 88
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, flex pattern numbers, and some more info on the newest and narrowest ski in Line’s metal-laminate Optic collection.
24/25 Line Optic 88
For 24/25, Line is rebranding their Blade Optic collection as simply “Optic,” and the Optic 88 is a brand-new model that effectively replaces the previous Blade Optic 92 as the narrowest option in the series. Here are some of our initial thoughts on the new ski.