Wahoo Elemnt Bike Computer Unboxing and First Impressions
When Garmin introduced its first line of Edge cycling computers it really brought a large technology element to riding that we didn't have previously. Ironicall... Read More...
Gear Reviews
Every Mountain Bike Should Have a Dropper Post. Period.
One of the best tech advances in mountain biking is the dropper seat post and every bike should have one. Yes...even your rigid single speed or crazy light XC r... Read More...
7.5
Review / Five Ten Kestrel Lace / MTB Shoe with SPD Cleat
I was at The Hub in Brevard, NC getting ready for one of my favorite rides in the country...Laurel Mountain to Pilot Rock. For those of you that don't know...Pi... Read More...
8
Review / Race Face Tailgate Pad / Size Large
I am going to start this review off a little bit differently than I do most and explain something...
The 2016 Ford F150 is probably the worst truck to review... Read More...
9.8
Review / Specialized SWAT Accessory System on the Stumpjumper
One of the biggest challenges we have when preparing for rides is the balance of bringing too much or too little in the form of water, tools and nutrition. We n... Read More...
Just In / Troy Lee Designs / A2 Helmet / Apparel / Protection
Troy Lee Designs is invading Bike198. We just got in a host of gear from one of the most popular mountain bike apparel and protection companies in the industry.... Read More...
Program 1 Update / Enduro MTB Training Progress and Results
For those of you that follow our newsletter, you already know that on January 9th of this year - I started the Enduro MTB Training Program provided by Dee Tidwe... Read More...
Just In / Smith Optics Forefront Helmet and Fuel V.2 Goggles
Bike198 is going enduro style. We just got in a helmet/goggle set from the crew over at Smith Optics. In for review is the Forefront helmet and Fuel V.2 goggles... Read More...
First Look / Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack
Yesterday we took delivery of the new Kuat NV 2.0 base bike rack in matte black. We'll be leaving this on the back of our bike hauler over the coming weeks to s... Read More...
7
Review: MyID Emergency ID Band
One day you are riding along the trail when - all of the sudden - your front tire washes out and you slam your head right into a tree (I've actually had that ha... Read More...
Bikepacking gear writeup
While I can't call myself a seasoned bikepacker, I've done a few great adventures in the last 2 years though some varied terrain and I think I've evolved a grea... Read More...
Riding Gear: Solutions for Riders Who Need Prescription Vision
One of the most annoying and dangerous things for a rider is not being able to see. That is why we wear protective sunglasses and even rock clear lenses. For th... Read More...