Zoic Ether Shorts Review

Zoic’s best-selling Ether is a full-featured, do-anything MTB short. On the feature side, that means you’ll find their detachable Assault Liner, a generous selection of pockets, and some strategically placed venting along the back and sides. The liner is designed like a six panel short, with an excellent chamois and elastic waist and leg grippers. … Read more

Detours D2R Large Pannier Set Review

These Detours D2R panniers measure 12.5 x 8 x 15 and have a total volume of 2,125 cubic inches. They’re designed for mounting on your rear rack, and come nicely optioned with some handy features. Externally, they have a spring-loaded clamp and hooking mechanism for the upper mount, and the lower mount uses a hook … Read more

Comfy Digits Even in Single Digits (The Ice Man Cometh)

It seems that sometimes when assembling a winter riding wardrobe, we concentrate on jackets, jerseys, and tights, with extremities being an afterthought.  But research has shown that up to 30% of heat loss from your body in cold, dry conditions occurs through your hands and feet.  An additional 40% is lost through your head.  Because … Read more

Aero Tech Designs Bib Shorts Review

Part of growing up is sometimes facing the reality that certain beliefs and understandings you have about the world are false.  Looking back, I don‘t remember having much difficulty dealing with the realization that, contrary to what my parents and others told me, there actually wasn‘t a fat man in a red suit sliding down … Read more