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    Road biking or mountain biking, whatever your preference (maybe both?) we have a selection of gear reviews below that will get you set up to enjoy both off-season sports. We have a few reviews below of bike helmets, bike shoes, bike shorts, bike shirts, bike packs, bike bags all the way to car mounted bike carriers. Tell us what gear you prefer to use?

    Best Rain Shells BEST RAIN SHELLS 2019/2020
    Date: Sept 6th 2019
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: The Best

    Read the full review here.

    Five Ten Kestrel Lace and Freerider Elements Bike Shoes FIVE TEN KESTREL LACE AND FREERIDER ELEMENTS BIKING SHOE
    Date: June 13th, 2019
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 8.5 & 9/10
    Product Link: Five Ten

    Read the full review here.

    CushcoreCUSHCORE INNER TIRE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
    Date: Oct 8th 2018
    Reviewer: Ken
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Cushcore

    Read the full review here.

    Magped Magnetic Safety Bike PedalsMAGPED MAGNETIC SAFETY BIKE PEDALS
    Date: Sept 21st 2018
    Reviewer: Erica
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Magped

    Read the full review here.

    Osprey Raven 14 Bike PackOSPREY RAVEN 14 PACK
    Date: June 25th 2018
    Reviewer: Nicole
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Osprey

    Read the full review here.

    POC Tectal HelmetPOC TECTAL HELMET
    Date: June 13th 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: POC Sports

    Read the full review here.

    Kuat NV 2.0 Bike RackBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearKUAT NV 2.0 BIKE RACK
    Date: June 2nd 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Kuat

    Read the full review here.

    Giro Switchblade MIPS Helmet Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearGIRO SWITCHBLADE MIPS HELMET
    Date: June 1st, 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Giro

    Read the full review here.

    Hollywood TRS 2 Bike Rack HOLLYWOOD TRS 2 BIKE RACK
    Date: May 18th, 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 7/10
    Product Link: Hollywood Racks

    Read the full review here.

    Yakima DrTray Bike Rack YAKIMA DRTRAY BIKE RACK
    Date: May 17th, 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Yakima

    Read the full review here.

    ElevenpineELEVENPINE CRANKITUP SHORTS AND LIBERATOR LINERS
    Date: April 17th 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Elevenpine

    Read the full review here.

    Osprey Zealot 15 PackOSPREY ZEALOT 15 PACK
    Date: Oct 14th 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Osprey

    Read the full review here.

    RockShox Reverb Stealth Seat PostROCKSHOX REVERB STEALTH SEAT POST
    Date: Oct 13th 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: RockShox

    Read the full review here.

    Dakine Mountain Biking Apparel and ProtectionDAKINE MOUNTAIN BIKING APPAREL AND PROTECTION
    Date: July 7th 2016
    Reviewer: Bradley
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Dakine

    Read the full review here.

    Thule T2 Pro Bike RackThule T2 Pro Bike Rack THULE T2 PRO BIKE RACK
    Date: May 16th 2016
    Reviewer: Aimie
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Thule

    Read the full review here.

    Sweet Protection Bushwhacker Carbon MIPS HelmetSweet Protection Bushwhacker Carbon MIPS HelmetSWEET PROTECTION BUSHWHACKER CARBON MIPS HELMET
    Date: May 3rd 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Sweet Protection

    Read the full review here.

    Giro Republic Shoes GIRO ASPECT HELMET AND REPUBLIC SHOES
    Date: Aug 11th, 2015
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10 & 8.5/10
    Product Link: Giro

    Read the full review here.

    Chrome Industries Cargo Backpack CHROME BARRAGE CARGO BACKPACK
    Date: Nov 13th, 2014
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Chrome

    Read the full review here.

    Marmot Essence Jacket MARMOT ESSENCE JACKET
    Date: July 7th, 2014
    Reviewer: Devon
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Marmot

    Read the full review here.

    Chrome Industries Soyuz Laptop Bag Review Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2013CHROME SOYUZ LAPTOP BAG
    Date: Aug 29th, 2013
    Reviewer: Henry
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Chrome

    Read the full review here.

    Chrome Kursk Pro and Storm Kursk Sneakers CHROME KURSK PRO 2.0 AND STORM KURSK SNEAKERS
    Date: Aug 9th, 2013
    Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
    Overall Rating: 7/10, 8/10
    Product Link: Chrome

    Read the full review here.

    Dakine Biking Clothes DAKINE BIKING GEAR
    Date: July 3rd, 2013
    Reviewer: Emily
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Dakine

    Read the full review here.

    Dakine Nomad 18L Pack and Dakine Drafter 12L Pack Review DAKINE NOMAD 18L AND DRAFTER 12L PACKS
    Date: July 2nd, 2013
    Reviewer: Emily
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10 & 9/10
    Product Link: Dakine

    Read the full review here.

    Chrome Buran Messenger Bag Review CHROME BURAN MESSENGER BAG
    Date: June 18th, 201318th, 2013
    Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
    Overall Rating: 7/10
    Product Link: Chrome

    Read the full review here.

    First Ascent Messenger Bag FIRST ASCENT MESSENGER BAG
    Date: Jan 4th, 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: First Ascent

    Read the full review here.

    Louis Garneau T-Flex 300 Mountain Biking Shoes and Edge Mountain Biking Helmet LOUIS GARNEAU T-FLEX 300 BIKING SHOE & EDGE HELMET
    Date: Oct 13th, 2012
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Louis Garneau

    Read the full review here.

    Nonetheless Garments Polartec Neoshell Heavy Jean NONETHELESS GARMENTS POLARTEC NEOSHELL HEAVY JEAN
    Date: Oct 11th, 2012
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: NoneTheLess Garments

    Read the full review here.

    Yakima Flipside 4 Bike Rack YAKIMA FLIPSIDE 4 BIKE RACK
    Date: Oct 8th, 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 7.5/10
    Product Link: Yakima

    Read the full review here.

    Five Ten Freerider Pro Danny MacAskill biking shoe FIVE TEN FREERIDER PRO DANNY MACASKILL BIKING SHOE
    Date: Sept 7th, 2012
    Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
    Overall Rating: 7/10
    Product Link: Five Ten

    Read the full review here.

    CamelBak L.U.X.E. pack Groove filtration bottle and Elixir tablets CAMELBAK L.U.X.E. PACK, GROOVE BOTTLE AND ELIXIR TABLETS
    Date: Sept 3rd, 2012
    Reviewer: Jenny
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Camelbak

    Read the full review here.

    The-North Face Downieville Colab Shorts and Wrencher Shirt THE NORTH FACE DOWNIEVILLE COLAB SHORT AND WRENCHER JERSEY
    Date: May 7th 2012
    Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: The North Face

    Read the full review here.

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