Axiom Tempest Hydracore Panniers

Tempest Hydracore P27 panniers

The Tempest Hydracore P27 panniers from Axiom are the perfect way for me to carry more gear on my bike. Some days, that meant snacks and an extra layer. Other days, I bravely threw a camera and a couple of lenses in one of them. Either way, they never let me down. I’m certainly not … Read more

Sol Jam – Music All Day and Night

Sol Jam Bluetooth speaker from ECOXGEAR

When I saw the Sol Jam Bluetooth speaker at the ECOXGEAR booth during this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, I was intrigued. We’ve seen all sorts of Bluetooth speakers, but this one has a built-in solar panel. A quick look at the numbers revealed that it can indeed run all day, and night, with a little help … Read more

Canfield Brothers ‘Boosts‘ Nimble 9 for 2017

Iconic steel hardtail 29er gets refreshed with updated geometry and Boost 148 hub spacing.   Canfield Brothers, high-end boutique mountain bike manufacturer, offers the fourth generation of its iconic steel Nimble 9 29er hardtail. This newest model features refinements which keep the brand at the top of their game.   Fresh for 2017, the Nimble 9 Boost sports … Read more

Garneau Raid MIPS Cycling Helmet

Garneau Raid MIPS Cycling Helmet

Rounding out our Garneu MTB kit reviews is their Raid MIPS cycling helmet. I know, helmets may not be the most sexy piece of kit you buy, and they all seem to be the same. But with input from scientists and brain surgeons, the MIPS (Multidirectional Impact System) puts high tech in your lid. By design, … Read more

NiteRider Lumina 950 Boost Light

NiteRider Lumina 950 Boost LED Light

NiteRider‘s new Lumina 950 Boost puts out 950 lumens. Need I say more? Seriously, this LED light is like a car headlamp. The Lumina Boost features six lighting modes ranging from a more standard 200 lumens, up to 800 lumens. It has five night light modes and even a daylight setting. The Lumina also has a locking … Read more