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Rider Review: Adidas Five Ten Trailcross LT MTB Shoes

When my favorite pair of do-it-all travel shoes, the Five Ten Access shoes, started to reach the end of their life after many very dependable years, I began hunting for a replacement for them only to be met with a very limited selection. I wanted one shoe that could be the only pair I'd bring on trips that would let me bike, hike, run, and just walk about, so I could pack light. Luckily, Adidas Five Ten had introduced a successor to the Access shoe that looked promising. I picked up a pair on my way to the Sea Otter Classic and immediately put them to the test. Head into the Jenson USA blog to read my review.

GEAR UP GUIDE: FOX FLEXAIR MOUNTAIN BIKE APPAREL

Have you ever looked at all the mountain bike apparel options out there and thought, "I don't even know where to begin?" That's totally understandable. There are a myriad of options out there. Even just within a single brand the number of options to choose from can be overwhelming, so we reached out to Fox Racing and asked them to help us craft some simple guides to show off the awesome features of their wide range of MTB apparel, and identify the key types of riders who would match up with their various apparel offerings. In these videos join Fox's own, Mark Finely, as he takes you on a quick tour of the Fox Flexair lineup of MTB apparel and shares the details and features that make these riding kit perfect for all-day riding.

DAKINE - HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST MOUNTAIN BIKE GLOVES

When it comes to contact points, every rider has their personal preferences. Dakine gets this, and offers a range of gloves to suit everyone's needs. Whether you're looking for that minimalist fit for ultimate bar control or the utmost in protection from trail obstacles, there's a glove to match your demands. Dakine put together this quick guide to help you find the perfect glove for what the ride ahead requires. Dakine MTB Marketing Manager, Gabe Schroder walks you through what to look for in features, fit, and protection from a few of Dakine's best selling gloves.

DAKINE - HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST MOUNTAIN BIKE KNEEPADS

Protecting your knees while mountain biking used to mean riding with big, bulky pads that were hot and uncomfortable. These days, brands like Dakine have a wide offering of pads that are custom tailored for specific riders and disciplines to perfectly match your needs. Dakine set out to simplify the shopping experience to help you find the best choice of knee pads from their Slayer lineup. Join Gabe Schroder from Dakine and watch this video to see all the features and styles of the Slayer knee protection they offer and add them to your gear bag of essentials for whatever riding lies ahead of you.

DAKINE - HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST MOUNTAIN BIKE HIP PACK

When it comes to carrying your ride essentials, tools, and snacks, there are several hip pack options to choose from. Dakine wanted to help you navigate the best fit for your needs from their very popular line of Hot Lap hip packs. Join Gabe Schroder from Dakine to see all the features and sizes of these low profile bags that will let you carry exactly what you need for a hot lap at your local trails.

Just Landed: 2021 Rocky Mountain Instinct MTB

Rocky Mountain Bicycles has just introduced their latest iteration of the venerable Instinct, the smaller sibling to the Altitude. This 140mm travel frame builds into a bike that begs for all-day epics and wide-open singletrack. For 2021, Rocky Mountain has packed all kinds of new features and tech into this new bike, plus some stunning color options. We've got the details and specs in this article, so click to read more about this new contender for top trail bike.