For reliable performance on the up and the down, we pull on the Patagonia Dirt Craft Bike Short. On the climb, the padded liner prevents pressure points and chafing in the saddle, while its treated material wicks away moisture and fights off odors. On...
The Mavic Crossmax Boa Mountain Bike Shoe is stocked with performance and comfort features for cross-country riding. The synthetic leather upper is durable and breathable, and the memory foam insole cushions our feet for comfort on long rides. The fiberglass...
While finding our flow on the pump track, the Momentum Bike Short offers the four-way stretch we need to stay nimble and dialed while being burly enough to hold up for the overgrown sections of trail. We dig their clean-cut look for everyday wear while...
The Shimano RX801 pulls the best features from Shimano’s high-end road and mountain line into a featherweight gravel racing shoe made to go fast. Featuring the stiffest carbon composite sole in Shimano’s gravel lineup, every pedal stroke is enhanced...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve been riding the Ride Eagle 70/90 on everything from local trail laps to longer alpine routes, and it's super intuitive. The Bosch CX motor kicks in right when I need it, and the mechanical Eagle shifting...
The Cervelo Aspero Apex XPLR AXS Gravel Bike is our weapon of choice for high-speed, mixed-terrain riding with its lightweight construction and road-like geometry. The Cervelo All-Carbon construction allows for a smooth, compliant ride that keeps us comfortable...
Wolf Tooth WT-G Precision Bike Grease is a waterproof, synthetic oil-based lubricant for cycling-specific applications. It reduces friction on moving components while protecting them from contaminants, water, and corrosion. WT-G also prevents non-moving...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The first time I rode the Shuttle SL/AM with the Bosch SX system, I was blown away—it felt like riding my trail bike, just with an extra set of lungs. The handling is razor sharp, the frame feels super nimble,...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""This bike is a rocket on gravel. The aero shaping is real—you feel it on long exposed straights—and the T900 carbon has that perfect mix of stiffness and comfort. The GRX 820 2x drivetrain gives you all the...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This thing lives in my belt or back pocket pretty much every ride. It’s tiny but surprisingly capable. I’ve used it to fix shifting, tighten pedals, and true a wheel mid-ride. The tire lever works better than...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:“The P‑Series Force AXS 1 blends TT‑derived aerodynamics with a 1x12 SRAM Force AXS drivetrain, complete with an integrated power meter and 10‑36T cassette—it's engineered for powerful speed and razor‑sharp...
Just like us, the Shimano XC502 Mountain Bike Shoes won't be held back to one discipline. Whether we're taking these shoes and our bikes out to the local cross-country loops or going on big weekend gravel rides with the crew we trust the XC502's...
The Specialized Recon 1. 0 Mountain Bike Shoe is a lightweight performance cycling shoe with a dirt-focused design and off-bike capability. The durable synthetic upper stands up to repeated abuse from rocks and bushes, and the triple hook-and-loop strap...
Innovative and convenient, the Thule Revert 6-Bike Hitch Rack helps us carry the whole crew's bikes from home to trailhead with a hassle-free design. This vertical rack assists with raising and tilting the bike rack away from the rear of the vehicle when...
The Shimano RX801 pulls the best features from Shimano’s high-end road and mountain line into a featherweight gravel racing shoe made to go fast. Featuring the stiffest carbon composite sole in Shimano’s gravel lineup, every pedal stroke is enhanced...
If you're looking for a pair of shorts you could wear before, during, and after trail riding without having to bring a change of clothes, pick up the Dirt Craft Bike Shorts. Built with a two-layer design, the shell is cut slimmer than your standard mountain...
"What Our Gearhead Experts Are Saying:""This bike is lightning fast and unbelievably responsive. The carbon frame feels featherlight, especially when climbing, and the dw-link suspension ensures no energy is wasted. The SRAM X0 Transmission shifts seamlessly,...
The Specialized Recon 1. 0 Mountain Bike Shoe is a lightweight performance cycling shoe with a dirt-focused design and off-bike capability. The durable synthetic upper stands up to repeated abuse from rocks and bushes, and the triple hook-and-loop strap...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Union BOA shoes give me a locked-in fit that doesn’t budge, thanks to the dual BOA® Li2 system. The molded toe cap protects against rock strikes, and the stiff midsole optimizes power transfer while still...
They say a sleeper car hides powerful performance under an unassuming exterior, as if your grandma's old sedan conceals spirited strength beneath the hood. One moment it rolls up gingerly to a red light, and the next it flies off the line in a burst of...
Whether we want to get the most out of our training miles or have a crack at the local race series, the S5 Dura-Ace Di2 Road Bike is among our top picks for the job. Cervelo designed this bike with aerodynamics at its core, with a cable-integrated stem...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The S5 Ultegra Di2 is all about pure speed—Cervélo’s iconic V-stem and Bayonet fork are instantly recognizable at the front of the pro peloton, and this latest version is even faster and lighter. The Ultegra...
Redesigned for uncompromising performance, the Pivot Mach 4 SL is World Cup-ready and is an absolute ripper. Pushing the boundaries to make the Mach 4 SL with more of a World Cup focus but more capable at the same time, Pivot re-imagined what a cross-country...
We like the Kuat Sherpa 2. 0 because it's lightweight, easy to use, and capable of hauling just about any bike around—short of a 50-pound freeride monster. The Sherpa 2. 0 supports two bikes up to 40 pounds each, and it features a foot-actuated pivot...
The Specialized Recon 1. 0 Mountain Bike Shoe is a lightweight performance cycling shoe with a dirt-focused design and off-bike capability. The durable synthetic upper stands up to repeated abuse from rocks and bushes, and the triple hook-and-loop strap...