I have been wearing the Bontrager “Race” model mountain biking shoes now for a few weeks in which time I have gotten to know them fairly well. Here are my initial thoughts.

Mounting The Cleats: I mounted some brand new Shimano cleats to these shoes right after getting them. A couple of things stand out here. [...]

I purchased this illumiNITE “Seattle” rain jacket last fall and have been using it consistently for the last three months. Here are my impressions and information on the jacket.

Here’s an image from illumNITE’s site that shows the main feature of the jacket. It “lights up” when it is illuminated in the dark by car lights [...]

Here is the final report from Grannygear on the Deuter Race Air EXP hydration pack.
If you will remember, I was looking for a replacement for my everyday Camelbak Mule that was getting a bit threadbare. I picked up the Deuter pack at Interbike and when I got it home, I was a bit surprised to [...]

Editor’s Note: We recieved this press release and thought it was an impressive way to use social networking, modern technology, and peoples athletic abilities together for the betterment of humanity. Several interesting things going on here. Take a look……
Ritchey partnership with Plus 3 Network helps members make “every mile count” towards bettering the economic development [...]

Editor’s Note: The following is from a press release from Ergon U.S.A.
After many months of high anticipation, the BC3 has finally hit the North American market! Below you will read and see just a small dose of the highlight features.
1. A cycling backpack built to take the punishment of a mountain bike stage race or [...]

Editor’s Note: Captain Bob checks in with a new set of WTB grips. This is his initial post on the grips, look for another update soon!

WTB is at work again making new grips for your squeezing pleasure. I use the word squeezing because these grips are softer than many out there. When [...]