POC Procen Air, Mini Aero Road Helmet Makes You Faster, But Not Full Dark Helmet: A Review
POC’s all-new Procen Air aero road helmet takes obvious design cues from time trial. But it dials it back just a notch, to blur those aerodynamic lines enough to drop back into all-rounder road bike riding versatility. There’s no doubt that this will be one of the most ...
New Smith Triad Road, Gravel & XC Helmet Adds Another Option w/ Aleck CS Sensor
Hot on the heels of their newest mountain bike helmet, the Payroll, Smith is ready with their next model – the Triad. Meant to be a versatile helmet with subdued styling, the Triad looks like a great option for road, gravel, XC, or adventure riding where a visor ...
Wove Mags Saddle Review: Worth the Investment or Overpriced Luxury?
A saddle can make or break your ride, so is it worth the extra price? If so, what exactly do you get from a saddle that costs as much as an entry-level bike? Meet the Wove Mags Saddle. (Photos: Jordan Villella / Bikerumor.com) You might remember the $595 Wove ...
Specialized Search Delivers Mid-Priced Gravel Helmet + New Recon 1, 2 & 3 Shoes
Looking for a more affordable gravel & adventure helmet that’s not short on features? The new Specialized Search seems to deliver just that. Built with a MIPS Evolve Core system and the “biggest vents in class,” the helmet is an interesting addition at $160. Specialized claims that the ...
Chris King Factory Tour and ARD44 Fusion Fiber Road Wheels Review
I recently got the opportunity to tour the Chris King Precision Components Factory headquarters in NW Portland. Although I’ve been living in Portland, Oregon for most of my life, I’d never visited the HQ and factory until a couple weeks ago when I was given a personal tour ...
Cadex 36 Wheels: Premium Performance at a Premium Price
Cadex is the component division of Giant Bicycles, the world’s largest producer of carbon fiber bicycle frames. Cadex is much more than Giant’s OE component brand, however, offering a range of aftermarket handlebars, stems, saddles, tires, and wheels, the lightest of which is the Cadex 36 Disc. “Big ...