Pearl Izumi X Alp Summit MTB shoes

The X-Alp Summit MTB Shoes Have Blown Me Away!  But They Don’t Come Without Downsides

I’ve been riding in the Pearl Izumi X Alp Summit MTB shoes for over a year, testing them in the toughest terrain and conditions around me, and I have been blown away! But I did run into some minor durability issues which we will cover as well. Regardless, I would have no problems recommending this … Continue reading The X-Alp Summit MTB Shoes Have Blown Me Away!  But They Don’t Come Without Downsides

Windbreaker Photochromic Cycling Sunglasses

Yes, They Work and They’re Awesome! – Windbreaker Photochromic Cycling Sunglasses

The Windbreaker from Magicshine is a fantastic option for mountain bikers interested in photochromic sunglasses. I’ve been testing them over the last year on my mountain bike and found them to be durable, comfortable, and work extremely well in most conditions. I would have no problem recommending these to any cyclist looking for an affordable … Continue reading Yes, They Work and They’re Awesome! – Windbreaker Photochromic Cycling Sunglasses

Magicshine MJ-902s

A powerful light that’s great for your road or mountain bike – Magicshine MJ-902s

The Magicshine MJ-902s is a powerful all-around bike light perfect for your road and mountain bike.  The two LEDs produce 3000 lumens on the brightest setting, and can last up to 14 hours.  It’s also waterproof with an IPX6 rating and comes with several mounting options. https://youtu.be/6UTCUobPMUg Magicshine MJ-902shttps://amzn.to/3QVGRyK (Affiliate Link) If you want a … Continue reading A powerful light that’s great for your road or mountain bike – Magicshine MJ-902s

Baleaf cycling bib shorts

Stop paying for overpriced cycling bibs. Baleaf bib shorts are amazing!

Baleaf cycling bib shorts are comfortable, durable, and work well for mountain biking too. And at half the cost, I don’t see myself going back to those expensive high-end bibs. https://youtu.be/KVLbYo2ovJY As a longtime cyclist and mountain biker I spend hours on the saddle every week, and having the right bib shorts is the key … Continue reading Stop paying for overpriced cycling bibs. Baleaf bib shorts are amazing!

Mairdi M100 Bone Conduction Headphones

The Mairdi M100 are great for running, but how do they stack up to the Open Run Mini?

If you’re a runner looking for bone conduction headphones that have good sound quality, a solid build, and are budget friendly, the Mairdi M100 could be perfect for you. Enjoy 20% off. Use Code"SAGE20"https://www.mairdi.shop/products/m100 https://youtu.be/nMvUePSLvG4 I’ve been using them over the last few months on all my trail and road runs, testing the audio quality, … Continue reading The Mairdi M100 are great for running, but how do they stack up to the Open Run Mini?

Shimano MW501

The Shimano MW5 is a great 3 season, all-weather, winter mountain bike shoe

This all-weather MTB shoe will get you through sloppy conditions and colder temps during the Winter months, but will also work well in the Fall and Spring. As someone who trains outdoors all year round, I needed a versatile mountain bike shoe to help me deal with the wet weather and winter months. With their … Continue reading The Shimano MW5 is a great 3 season, all-weather, winter mountain bike shoe

Salomon Advanced Skin 12

Better than you think, but worse than I thought. Salomon Advanced Skin 12 for Trail Running

The Salomon Advanced Skin 12 is a good hydration pack that will work well for most runners unless you're planning to use it with a bladder. Trail running is my passion and I needed a hydration vest that could accommodate a bladder since most of my runs are self-supported. I’ve heard a lot of great … Continue reading Better than you think, but worse than I thought. Salomon Advanced Skin 12 for Trail Running

Shokz OpenRun Mini

Shokz OpenRun Mini bone conduction headphones are Shokingly Good! – A trail runner & mountain biker’s perspective

With its ability to produce high quality audio via Bluetooth, in a lightweight compact design, the OpenRun Mini is my favorite bone conduction headphones. https://youtu.be/SFpMt2xM_Fk If you’re a runner or cyclist who loves training outdoors while listening to music these are a must have! Being able to hear the environment around you is paramount, especially … Continue reading Shokz OpenRun Mini bone conduction headphones are Shokingly Good! – A trail runner & mountain biker’s perspective

10 essential items every mountain biker should carry and 8 non-essential favorites

10 things you shouldn’t mountain bike without, plus a few of my favorites

Here are 10 essential items every mountain biker should carry on a ride. I also included 8 non-essential favorites for longer rides. Now to be fair, the complete list of things that I carry varies on where I’m riding, and how long I will be out for. But the 10 products listed below are always … Continue reading 10 things you shouldn’t mountain bike without, plus a few of my favorites

Telesin Motorized Camera Dolly Car

Telesin Motorized Camera Dolly Car “A camera slider without the rails”

The Telesin Motorized Dolly Car is a camera slider without the rails. It’s built really well and I’ve enjoyed using it to get those B-roll shots to enhance my product review videos. https://youtu.be/MNSaRFFpIyQ Telesin Motorized Camera Dolly Car (Affiliate Link)https://amzn.to/3D89of0 The versatility of the swing arms and compact design make it better than a slider … Continue reading Telesin Motorized Camera Dolly Car “A camera slider without the rails”