Bell Full-9 helmet

Here's a presentation and review of the Bell new Full-9 helmet on Sicklines.com.



Read the full article: sicklines.com

Camelbak Charge pack review

Trailburn is doing a review of the Camelbak Charge pack.

Follow the link:

trailburn.ca

ABS Carbon Aerobrake review

Here's a review of the Profile Design's ABS Carbon Aerobrake levers on TriBomb website.

WHAT YOU GET 

An ultra lightweight, sweet looking set of carbon brake levers. 

WHAT WE'D LIKE TO SEE

A slightly less sharp edge at the bottom tips of the levers 

WHAT WE THINK

A nice set of carbon levers with the added bonus of being some of the lightest we've tested. 

To read the full review:

TriBomb.com

 
 

Reverb in NY Time

An unsuspecting, but well deserved, accolade for the Giro Reverb helmet by Fashion Designer and Cycling fan, Sir Paul Smith. Check out the Reverb among other “Essential equipment” for cycling commuters in NY Times Style Magazine.

tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com

Sync hydration belt review on TriBomb

The brand new Profile Design hydration system, the Sync hydration belt, has now it the market. Here's a review on TriBomb website.

tribomb.com

Giro Chapter review by Newschoolers

See the review of the Giro Chapter helmet done by Newschoolers.

newschoolers.com

Privateer review on Gear Institute

The Giro Privateer shoes were reviewed on Gear Institute. Excellent rating!

" Personal note: The fit of these shoes was the best I've ever experienced in a cycling shoe, better, in fact, than my beloved Specialized Pros. Since these were the HV (high volume) edition of the Privateer, my D-width forefoot and toes had the perfect amount of room. I don't consider my feet to be high volume, so I was worried that the ratchet strap might bottom out before getting tight enough, but I was able to crank them down adequately with a few clicks still left. Though Giro's SuperNatural fit kit is not included with these more affordable shoes, I felt like the stock footbed gave my medium arch feet adequate support."

Reverb helmet review on Outside

" Some snow-sports helmets—Giro Seam for example—are usable on the worst winter days. Look for something with adjustable vents, ear protection pads, and a visor, which are "all good for cold riding," says Contrell. But the Giro Reverb, a true bike helmet, is a better choice for most commuters. It has minimal venting and a simple design. You fit a hat or balaclava undernear, or use Giro's removable cap-style cotton visor to block fleeting winter sun or road spray. "

Giro Privateer shoes review on Bicycling

Here's the review of the all-new 2012 Giro Privateer MTB shoes. 

Available in White and Black or in Black and also in High Volume (HV) in Black.

" A comfortable, effective off-road shoe, the Privateer proved itself through a fall filled with trail riding and 'cross racing. The shoe was especially impressive on loose, muddy run-ups, where the nylon outsole, with aggressive lugs, gave the shoes impressive bite, helping keep our balance and run just a little quicker than the other guys. The sole is more flexible than other shoes we've ridden recently, but still rigid enough to keep us pedaling efficiently down the trail. The fit is on the narrow side, especially through the mid-foot and toe box. Even so, we never felt cramped, even on longer hike-a-bike sections. The microfiber upper, with just a few mesh panels, was perfect for cooler fall weather, and did an impressive job at keeping our feet dry when splashing through creek crossings—it's also easy to clean, an important consideration if you opt for the white-and-black color scheme. Like most shoes in this price range, the closure is a simple arrangement: three straps, one with a buckle and two with Velcro. They all worked effectively, while the heel cup did an impressive job of keep our foot secure.—Andrew J. Bernstein "

bicycling.com

Easton Havoc Carbon handlebar review on Pinkbike

" The Havoc Carbon bar not only felt like home for our hands as soon as we put it on, but more than one tester also claimed that he could feel an improvement in stiffness, despite coming straight off of a much heavier aluminum bar. ...  ... the Havoc Carbon is still one of our favorite bars due to its light weight, high stiffness and great comfort. - Mike Levy "

pinkbike.com

Giro Feature helmet review on Pinkbike

" As helmets go. the Feature is one of the better looking we've seen. Its design is on the oval side, so if you have a round head, you may try one on to ensure a good fit. The single chin strap is functional, but after using bi-directional adjustment straps, I find that the Feature is a bit arbitrary. No worries, though, because the adjustable visor makes up for any angular change you may need to keep it functional on fast descents. Lids with non-adjustable visors must be set perfectly on the head to blend fit and function. Giro's Feature should make a lot of friends among the AM/trail crowd. "

pinkbike.com


 

Eddie Hicks - Giro Shiv II helmet Review

Giro sponsored athlete and Canadian National Mogul Team Member, Eddie Hicks talks about his use and appreciation of the Giro Shiv II helmet on his blog.

eddiehicks.com

 
Eddie's a Giro sponsored athlete.

Opus Beebike review

Momentum reviewed the Opus Beebike of its website.

Beautiful under the Christmas tree!

momentumplanet.com

Giro Gilman gloves Review

Looking for cool "urban" gloves?

Check out the Gilman - Road Cycling UK review. 

roadcyclinguk.com

Easton EC90 SL Clincher Review

Here's a review of this clincher wheelset by Red Kite Prayer.

" The carbon fiber clincher is a problem child. It shows flashes of brilliance, can be faster than a power outage and melts down under high stress or when taken out of its preferred environment. The reality is that for most riders in the U.S. they work fine under most circumstances."

" Easton has gone an entirely different route. The brake track on the Easton carbon clinchers (no matter which model you talk about) receives a ThermaTec coating which insulates the brake track from heat. I’m told it insulates the rim up to temperatures of 500 degrees. "

" We’ve got a ways to go, I think. Easton, at least, has given this some thought and devoted some of its considerable technology to addressing the problem. These are terrific wheels. "

redkiteprayer.com

Review - Giro Ambient 2 and Pivot winter gloves

Giro’s Ambient 2 is one of our favorite performance (light) winter gloves because it provides exceptional dexterity and lots of warmth for its size. The only update for 2012 is reflective detailing on the back but it has also served as a starting point for the design of the new Pivot, a medium weight, waterproof equivalent.

Giro's Ambient 2 and new, waterproof Pivot (r)

The Pivot is slightly bulkier and less precise on fit, due to bunching of the X-Static insulation. However, it’s warmer and offers a waterproof back, via Pertex soft shell material made with the Hipora waterproof membrane. (The Ambient 2 uses a simple soft shell material that’s DWR treated to be water resistant).

We expect the Pivot to be useful to commuters in cold and rainy climates, but not those that freeze solid; think rain in the mid-40°s F (5°C). Racers will likely push the limits of the glove down well past freezing.

Source:

bikeradar.com

Eddie Hicks - Giro Basis Googles Review

Giro sponsored athlete and Canadian National Mogul Team Member, Eddie Hicks talks about his use and appreciation of the Giro Basis Googles on his blog.

eddiehicks.com

 
Eddie's a Giro sponsored athlete.

Easton Havoc components review

" This year Easton introduced Haven bars, stems, and seat posts to go along with the high power wheels intro’d last year. Not only does this allow riders to put together a cohesive look for custom builds but the company is also building on the high quality finishes and materials (uni-directional carbon and Easton aluminum) found on the wheelsets. The upshot: matched graphics and anodizing plus even more ultra-precise machine work. "

" On the trails I really enjoy the feel of carbon. As stiff as it can be, a properly designed fiber-oriented bar really takes the sting out of the hits and these Haven components are no exception. ... ... When conditions get rough I have ample control over the front wheel without going over. "

" I really love the fact that even on those long rides my hands don’t get fatigued thanks to the combination of the natural vibration dampening of the bar and optimal bend. Over the duration of the test the bars, stem, and seat post never came out of adjustment or slipped in any way. Even with rocks and debis flying about, the finish never got damaged despite an over the bar experience (or two).  I did a bar tap or two on some saplings on a tight trail but nothing that caused too much alarm. The wider bars are definitely a good choice for an amazing amount of steering control. "

To read the full review:

singletracks.com

Profile Design Canta SS drop bar

" Profile’s Canta SS Drop Bar makes the reach to the levers easy even for those of us with relatively small hands. The decreased reach comes as a result of the tight radius of the drop; reach measures 70mm while the drop measures 125mm. The all carbon-fiber bar weighs a scant 192 grams (12g lighter than advertised); not many bars break the 200g barrier. "

" The Canta SS features a flattened area on the front of the bar tops to help hide the cable routing, keeping the overall bar diameter (once wrapped with tape) to a minimum. Again, for people with smaller hands, this is ideal. "

" Carbon isn’t cheap though. The Canta SS carries a suggested retail of $340, but unless you’re prone to crashing, it’ll be money well spent. "

To read the full review:

mapmyride.com

White Lightning Clean Ride review

Looking for a great lubricant, read the following review about White Lightning Clean Ride lube on Adelaine Cyclist.

www.adelaidecyclists.com