Stiffness-to-Weight/Power Transfer For a shoe weighing in at 210 grams (depending on size), or about 7.5 ounces, the Giro Factor Techlace is remarkably stiff providing outstanding power transfer from the...

The Time Fluidity spoke to me. This is what it said. “I am everything you like about road bikes, and nothing that you don’t.” If you like a bike that...

Weather-resistance The Patagonia Adze is constructed with a DWR-treated softshell exterior that is ninety percent Polyester and ten percent Spandex. Unsurprisingly, of all the jackets in the test, the Adze...

RIDE QUALITYThe Yeti SB 5.5 has a lively feel with some of the best acceleration in the test. It was surprisingly nimble and agile at speed, allowing the rider to...

Ride Quality Turner’s Flux Version 4 is an all carbon ride with an XC pedigree which shows up in the ride quality of this bike. The DW Link suspension seeks to...

Ride Quality As a full-rigid alloy rig, with narrower tires than the others in the group, the Rocky Mountain Suzy-Q 50 was bound to have a rougher, less cushy ride than...

Ride Quality Whether ripping through windy, flowy singletrack or descending a rock garden the Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 770 MSL is smooth as silk and very well balanced – especially when the...

Weather-resistance The Pearl Izumi Versa Quilted Hoodie is constructed with breathable softshell panels down the sides and arms making it very good at blocking cold gusty wind and repelling snow...

RIDE QUALITYThe Niner RIP 9 RDO 4-Star XT 29 ENVE is a fun and playful-feeling bike. It isn’t the go to for jumps and stunts, but when it came to...