Bike & Product Tests
WTB - Nana Raptor & Prowler - Fastest Tires Ever Tested?
I’ve read the tests every month in those wishy washy magazines that don’t really say anything about anything. What I need is a real test, by a rider not owned by advertisers, who has to buy their own shit, trains as much as their significant other and job allows, and throws down at the local […]
CrankWorx BC winner jumps to Five Ten for 2010
2009 Crank Worx winner Greg Watts has put on Five Ten shoes in his quest to defend this years title. Watts, one of the elite dirt jumpers and slope style competitors in the world made the switch to Five Ten to continue his rise as a dominant force on the scene.
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Gaerne - An Italian Gem?
Looking for a quality MTB shoe that will be comfortable and actually last? Because that’s what I want in a shoe. I am not made of money but also don’t mind putting money down for great performing products that make a difference in comfort and / or performance. What I don’t like is having to […]
Clothes the Pros Wear - Nalini Reviewed
When I was introduced to Albabici - Distributors of Nalini clothing from Italy, I had never heard of the clothing company and expected more of the same clothing with more of the same claims. What I got, was a history lesson and some of the best products I’ve ever ridden.
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Limar reveals worlds lightest helmet.
In keeping with bringing you great products from small companies Italy’s Limar Helmets rolled out the world’s lightest helmet at Intebike ‘09. The new Pro 104, boasts a weight of 170 grams in size medium - perfect for weight weenies, climbers and those that would prefer not to wear a helmet at all. That’s 10 […]
Building a Pump Track Bike
For episode 6, Bicycle World recruited Mark Weir to help build our own personal pump track in our back yard. It wasn’t easy to get the face of WTB out of his rad pad but what we got was a super cool track on a limited budget and limited time. With the hard work done, […]
Special Ops to take Bike Shoe Technology to Battle
The fastest gravity riders on the planet discovered Five-Ten’s advantages, now it’s your federal government. Not that the feds are looking to shed their stealth bomber for a bike, but they will be adding more stealth technology to their armorment. This time they are using the Five Ten Impact High top with Stealth Rubber® as […]
Tire Education 101
Dean Henthorn of Bicycle World caught up with Mark Slater, tire designer extrordinaire at the Sea Otter Classic to discuss the core line-up of WTB’s offering. Slater has designed more tires than anyone in the MTB industry and has worked with Specialized and others on their tire designs before finding his home at WTB.
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Polar Pak - A better way to hydrate?
Lots of new products hit the market every year. Some will make it some will not. Polar Pak is one of those products that should make it because it makes sense. If you have ever been on the rivet and tried to drink water, it ain’t fun. PolarPak may be your answer.
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