Smith's new Pilot MTB helmet is a budget-friendly offering, blending modern styling with a $95 price tag. It represents a significant step up in coverage and aesthetics from the old Convoy model.
Velocio and RUX teamed up on a grab-and-go gear tote that actually solves the "where did I put my gloves/keys/bottle?" pre-ride scramble. The Velocio x RUX 25L Bag is a purpose-built hauler sized for a complete kit change and the little stuff that always vanishes when you're late to the trailhead or startline. These kinda bags a one of my favorite pieces of kit. They are essentially an "everything hauler," but they blend in with all your bike gear.
I recently published an article outlining 10 things that I hate about cycling, and, more specifically, mountain biking. Right after I started writing about things that I hate in a sport that I absolutely love, it made me feel a little gross; I don't hate this sport, but there's always something to dislike about something you love. Life is nothing without balance; such is the dichotomy of our lives.
I've stopped asking myself if a vest is the right choice for me and consider myself converted to the cult of riders who swear by a vest-style backpack for mountain biking. Still, after going through the hassle of trying multiple running vests and a few dedicated mountain biking vests, it's become clear that I can never go back to a traditional backpack or hip pack unless absolutely necessary.
