2019 Products

Forbidden Druid Review

4
Dec

  2019 Products, 2022 Products, 2022 Reviews, All Mountain, SickLines Content

Words: Toni Walbridge Photos: Misti Walbridge I don’t often review bikes that have been on the scene for several years but after a summer on the Druid, I can’t not. The Druid was Forbidden’s first model when they launched their … Continue reading

Nicolai G1-29 Review

26
Apr

  2019 Products, 2020 Products, Review, SickLines Content

It’s not that often that a bike review spans two full years. I suppose it’s not that often that any new product is reviewed over such a long time. Maybe that’s because there are few bikes that are still news … Continue reading

Long Term Review – BMC Trailfox AMP SX

27
Jun

  2019 Products, eMTB, Review, SickLines Content

The Trailfox AMP SX is BMC’s take on an all-mountain capable e-bike.   The  AMP SX features a carbon front triangle with a neatly integrated 500wh  battery and internal cable routing achieving a clean and refined look. With 150 mm … Continue reading

Abbey Bike Tools – New Shop Tools – Hammer, Wheel Dish Tool, and Pedal Wrench

4
May

  2019 Products, 2020 Products, 2021 Products, All Mountain, Gravity

Abbey Bike Tools has some new products for your shop or ultimate bike cave. Check out their three latest products.

Review: Deity Speedway bars – Copper Head stem – Knuckleduster grips

3
Apr

  2019 Products, All Mountain, Gravity, Review, SickLines Content

Deity’s line of bar and stems have been popular upgrade items for high-end builds for years. Despite their popularity, Deity didn’t have a 35 mm diameter bar/stem combo until last year. Deity took their time moving to 35 mm and … Continue reading

Hiplok Spin – A Great Lock For Every Cyclist At Only $49.99

2
Jan

  2019 Products, 2020 Products, accessories, All Mountain, Gravity, Products, Review, SickLines Content

Hiplok specializes in wearable locks and the Hiplok Spin is an economically priced combination lock that works well, is easy to use, and transports easily around the hip.

Preview: Muc-Off Tubeless Mountain Bike Valves

10
Dec

  2019 Products, 2020 Products, All Mountain, Gravity, SickLines Content

Muc-Off is well known for their popular Nano Tech Bike Cleaner and they have a lot of great products that often get overshadowed by their pink cleaner. Inside we take a look at their tubeless valves that have some very … Continue reading

Cake – A Sweedish Take On E-Moto (Kalk OR and Kalk&) Off-road and Road Legal Versions

6
Dec

  2019 Products, 2019 Sea Otter Classic, 2020 Products, eMTB, Motor Monday, SickLines Content

Swedish company, CAKE, has developed some e-moto offerings that caught our eye at Sea Otter this past spring. We got a chance to take a quick spin on their off-road version, the Kalk OR, and have a bunch of pictures … Continue reading

Review: Park Tool P-Handle Hex/Allen and Torx Wrench Set – PH-1.2, PH-T1.2

5
Dec

  2019 Products, 2020 Products, All Mountain, Gravity, Review, SickLines Content

We continue our 25 Days of Sickness with a deep dive into some Park Tool P-Handle wrenches. Park Tool is a staple in the bike industry and inside we take a look at their hex wrench set and torx wrench … Continue reading

Review: Orbea Oiz TR

28
Nov

  2019 Products, SickLines Content

It seems like the whole mountain bike world has been swept up in the Enduro craze over the past few years. These days, I find myself almost exclusively aboard bikes with 150 mm of travel or more. As long-travel enduro … Continue reading

Hutchinson Griffus Racing Lab Tire Review

1
Oct

  2019 Products, Review, SickLines Content

Hutchinson introduced their new Griffus race rubber back in the spring and we’ve been putting miles on them all summer long. The Griffus is part of Hutchinson’s Racing Lab line of tires. There are both 27.5 and 29″ variants in … Continue reading

TRP DH7 Drivetrain Released

4
Sep

  2019 Products, Gravity, Press Release, Products

TRP has launched a new 7speed drivetrain system including a shifter and rear derailleur. Details inside from TRP.

Transition Bikes – TR11 Carbon Downhill Bike

30
Jul

  2019 Products, Gravity, Products

Transition Bikes has a new downhill bike, the TR11. Details inside.

Review – Topeak TubiBooster

20
Jun

  2019 Products, Review, SickLines Content

The Topeak TubiBooster is an air cylinder designed to for inflating bicycle tires. Most people are going to use the TubiBooster to get a quick blast of air to setup a tubeless tire. These little air tanks have been around … Continue reading

Review: Canyon Strive CF 8.0

5
Jun

  2019 Products, Review, SickLines Content

Canyon bikes recently released the second generation of the Strive, their flagship enduro racer and all-mountain machine. This version retains its hallmark on the fly rear travel adjustment, but receives several significant changes to bring it in line with modern … Continue reading

New Shimano Deore XT Groupset – M8100

30
May

  2019 Products, All Mountain, Press Release

Shimano has launched a new 12-Speed Deore XT groupset – M8100. Available June 14th, 2019. Check out the details inside from Shimano.

Review: Dainese AWA shorts and HG jersey

21
May

  2019 Products, Review, SickLines Content

Dainese sent over some of their latest riding kit for us to take a look at. I’ve been testing out a jersey from their HG line and shorts from their AWA line. Both the 3/4 length HG jersey and AWA … Continue reading

e*thirteen TRS Plus 9-50t 12speed cassette, Lazer Sport Impala+Coyote MIPS Helmets, Spurcycle Bell, Titanium Multi-Tool

25
Apr

  2019 Products, 2019 Sea Otter Classic, accessories, All Mountain, eMTB, Gravity, SickLines Content

More new products inside from e*thirteen, Lazer Sport, and Spurcycle.  

Cushcore Introduces New Lighter Options – XC, 29+, Gravel Bikes, Cyclocross, Motocross,

13
Apr

  2019 Products, All Mountain, Gravity, SickLines Content

Cushcore continues to come out swinging with new options for riders. They’ve introduced a lighter weight Cushcore and have plans for expansion into the gravel/cyclocross arena as well as 29+ and more. Check out the video inside.

Video: Giant’s New Shuttle Flat Shoes

13
Apr

  2019 Products, 2019 Sea Otter Classic, SickLines Content

Giant has a new range of cycling shoes. Inside we take a quick look at their new flat pedal shoe called the Shuttle Flat.

Cane Creek announces three new products debuting at Sea Otter

9
Apr

  2019 Products, Press Release

We are proud to announce the addition of three new products to the Cane Creek lineup: The HELM Works Series 130 suspension fork, the eeBrakes El Platino limited edition brakes and the Road Cache minimalist, water-resistant storage pouch. HELM Works … Continue reading

All-New Marzocchi Bomber Z2 — Bring Simple Back

9
Apr

  2019 Products, Press Release

There was a time—not that long ago—when mountain bikes were simple. We had one two-wheeled ride to rule every trail. The DH rig was an XC steed. Your dirt jumper was a commuter. We suffered through pinch flats, snakebites, and … Continue reading

Dakine Launches Aggy Series for MTB

2
Apr

  2019 Products, Clothing, Press Release

Team Aggy Series HOOD RIVER, Oregon (Spring/Summer 2019) – Motivated by the descent, Dakine designs its MTB gear for those who appreciate the pull of gravity. Few personify this passion more than Graham “Aggy” Agassiz, who has built a solid … Continue reading

Introducing SRAM G2 brakes

28
Mar

  2019 Products, Press Release

SRAM has a new G2 brake on the market. Details inside from SRAM.

Race Face Launches New Next SL Crankset

25
Mar

  2019 Products, All Mountain, Press Release

Race Face has launched a new Next SL crankset. Handracfted in Vancouver BC they’ve updated their proven crank arm.

100% Launches Spring19 Eyewear Collection

22
Mar

  2019 Products, Press Release

100% Launches Spring19 Eyewear Collection Fresh new color palettes and lens combinations complement rapidly growing performance eyewear brand San Diego, CA (March 19, 2019) – 100% announced the introduction of its SP19 Eyewear Collection today. While debuting dynamic new colorways, … Continue reading

Video: Pivot Cycles Phoenix 29

19
Mar

  2019 Products, Video Footage

Pivot Cycles have been working on a 29er downhill bike that you may have seen Eddie Master racing on a mule recently. Check out a teaser from Pivot Cycles.

Santa Cruz Introduces The Megatower : 160mm 29er – Frame Only CC, R, S, S RSV, X01, X01 RSV, XTR RSV, XX1 RSV, XX1AXS RSV

19
Mar

  2019 Products, All Mountain, Gravity, Press Release

Sunday releases details on their new Megatower. 29″ wheels, 160mm travel. Learn more about it inside.

100% Introduces Next Evolutions of Bike Protection

12
Mar

  2019 Products, accessories, All Mountain, Press Release, Products

Innovative brand premieres four distinct styles of knee & elbow protection for all types of dirt riding. San Diego, CA (March 12, 2019) – Methodically developed with professionals across all categories of mountain biking, 100% has announced the launch of … Continue reading

Shimano Creates First-Ever Cycling Footwear Recycling Program in Canada

12
Mar

  2019 Products, Press Release, Uncategorized

Spring program incentivizes consumers to go green and get new gear in time for Earth Day TORONTO (March 10, 2019) – In a move to reduce waste and reward participating bicycle riders, Shimano today launched the first-ever cycling shoe recycling … Continue reading