Gear Reviews
130 posts
Wahoo Elemnt Bike Computer Unboxing and First Impressions
When Garmin introduced its first line of Edge cycling computers it really brought a large…
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…
Review / Race Face Tailgate Pad / Size Large
I am going to start this review off a little bit differently than I do…
Review / Specialized SWAT Accessory System on the Stumpjumper
One of the biggest challenges we have when preparing for rides is the balance of…
Just In / Troy Lee Designs / A2 Helmet / Apparel / Protection
Troy Lee Designs is invading Bike198. We just got in a host of gear from…
Program 1 Update / Enduro MTB Training Progress and Results
For those of you that follow our newsletter, you already know that on January 9th…
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…
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…
Review: MyID Emergency ID Band
One day you are riding along the trail when – all of the sudden –…
Bikepacking gear writeup
While I can’t call myself a seasoned bikepacker, I’ve done a few great adventures in…
Riding Gear: Solutions for Riders Who Need Prescription Vision
One of the most annoying and dangerous things for a rider is not being able…
First Look: Rockform iPhone 5 case and bike mount
With Strava and other GPS platforms, our phones have become a vital part of capturing…